Important Notice for International Graduates Remaining in Taiwan

Congratulations on your graduation! If you plan to stay in Taiwan to look for a job or live here after graduation, please pay close attention to the following crucial regulations to protect your rights:

1.  ARC Modification & Extension

Time Limit：

After graduation, your status as a student ends. To prevent your current ARC from becoming invalid, it is highly recommended to visit the NIA as soon as possible (preferably within 2 weeks) after receiving your graduation certificate to change your ARC purpose to "Job-Seeking."

Job-Seeking Period：

The first extension is granted for 1 year. If needed, you can apply for a second extension for another year, allowing a maximum total of 2 years to stay in Taiwan for job-seeking.

2.Work Regulations During Job-Seeking

No Work Permit Needed：

According to the latest regulations, fresh graduates with an associate degree or higher from Taiwan DO NOT need to apply for a work permit from the Ministry of Labor during their approved job-seeking period. You can legally work full-time, part-time, or do internships!

3.Change of Address

Report Within 30 Days：

If you move out of the university dorm or change your residence after graduation, you are legally required to update your "Residential Address" at the NIA with your rental agreement within 30 days of moving in to avoid penalties!

4. Health Insurance Continuity

How to Stay Insured：

The university will transfer you out of the NHI system after graduation. Before finding a job, please take your "Job-Seeking" ARC to the Local District/Township Office of your residence to enroll in the NHI to ensure your health insurance remains continuous. Once you secure a job, your employer will handle your NHI.

5.Regulations for Staying in Taiwan for Work (Work ARC)

Change of ARC Purpose：

If you have already secured a job upon graduation and your employer has obtained a "Work Permit" from the Ministry of Labor, you must visit the National Immigration Agency (NIA) as soon as possible to change your ARC purpose from "Student" to "Employment."

Notice on Resignation：

A Work ARC is tied to your employer. If you resign or change jobs in the future, your Work ARC will become invalid. You must apply to change your ARC to "Job-Seeking" status within the regulated timeframe after resignation to legally remain in Taiwan and search for a new job.

NHI Transfer：

Once you officially start working, your National Health Insurance (NHI) will be handled by your employer. Please ensure your company successfully transfers you into their NHI system to avoid any insurance gaps or overdue fees.

For information and applications regarding the Points-based System, please refer to the files below: