# ARC-NYCU Office of International Affairs

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**Parent**: https://oia.nycu.edu.tw/oia/en/app/data/list?module=nycu0015&id=798

[中文](https://oia.nycu.edu.tw/oia/ch/app/artwebsite/view?module=artwebsite&id=591&serno=4332e49f-94e1-491d-9042-6c42d79b913a "English to Chinese translation")

- Update Date：2026-01-29
- Units：The 2nd Division of Overseas Student Affairs

Alien Resident Certificate

Resident-visa holder must apply for Alien Resident Certificate (abbr. ARC) via the [Online Application System of National Immigration Agency](https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry?lang=en "Online Application System of National Immigration Agency(Open New Windows)") within 15 days after arriving Taiwan. Late application will result in extra fine.\
Visitor-visa holder must prepare the required documents to Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) in Taipei to apply for resident visa. After getting resident visa, applicant must apply for ARC via the [Online Application System of National Immigration Agency](https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry?lang=en "Online Application System of National Immigration Agency(Open New Windows)") within 15 days. Late application will result in extra fine.\
　 　　 　　 　　 　　 　　

Required documents for applying Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)

| Item | New applicant | Extension | Lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Application form (online application system) | V | V | V |
| 2-inch color photo | V | V | V |
| Valid passport (digital copy) | V | V | V |
| Valid visa (digital copy) | V |  |  |
| Valid ARC (digital copy) |  | V |  |
| Student ID card or enrollment certificate (digital copy) | V | V | V |
| Proof of the residence (digital copy)   - On-campus: tuition bill receipt - Off-campus: residential lease agreement | V | V | V |
| ARC Lost certificate (hand written and signed) |  |  | V |
| Fee | NTD.1000 | NTD.1000 | NTD.500 |

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Update May 8, 2020:\
Student resident visa holders should only apply for student ARC through the [Online ARC Application System](https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry?lang=en "Online ARC Application System(Open New Windows)") (it is open for foreign students and overseas Chinese students).\
Download [user manual](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1u322RuZI7BlHOnZzA1Lor4fQleEHEzMI "user manual(Open New Windows)").\
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After the online application and payment is completed, you will receive an email notice to pick up your ARC from \
[Hsinchu City Service Center, National Immigration Agency](https://servicestation.immigration.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=s005 "Hsinchu City Service Center, National Immigration Agency(Open New Windows)")\
Address: No.12, Sec. 3, Zhonghua Rd., North Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan (R.O.C.)\
Contact number: (03)524-3517\
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[National Immigration Agency](https://www.immigration.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=2 "National Immigration Agency(Open New Windows)")\
Address: No.15, Guangzhou St., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.)\
Contact number: (02)2388-9393 / 0800-024-111

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