Product Introduction
The Taiwan Resident Certificate (commonly known as the Plum Blossom Card) is an identity document issued by the National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of China to foreign nationals, Hong Kong and Macau residents, people from the Mainland Area, and nationals without household registration for lawful long-term residence in Taiwan. It has several categories, such as the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), Alien Permanent Resident Certificate, and Hong Kong and Macau Resident Certificate. It provides benefits such as residence, employment, and healthcare, and can serve as a basis for applying for naturalization. It is an important document for living legally in Taiwan. Main Types Alien Resident Certificate (ARC – Alien Resident Certificate): Issued to foreigners, Hong Kong and Macau residents, people from the Mainland Area, and others for lawful residence and work. Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC): Grants foreigners long-term residence rights without the need for periodic renewal, offering greater convenience for employment and daily life. Taiwan Area Resident Certificate: Grants nationals without household registration resident status in Taiwan. Hong Kong and Macau Resident Certificate: A residence document for Hong Kong and Macau residents. Mainland Area Resident Certificate: A document for residence based on family ties or long-term residence. Eligibility and Application Process (Alien Resident Certificate) Those entering on a resident visa: Must apply to the National Immigration Agency for an Alien Resident Certificate within 30 days of entry. Application documents: Passport, visa, photos, and documents proving the purpose of residence (such as work or study permits). Applications must be submitted online with all required documents. Fees: Charged according to the validity period; additional fees apply to those entering on a visitor visa. Extension: An extension must be requested from the National Immigration Agency within 3 months before the residence period expires. Benefits of a Resident Certificate Legal status: Lawful residence in Taiwan and freedom to enter and leave. Work and daily life: Work in accordance with regulations, access National Health Insurance, obtain a driver's license, purchase property, and more. Basis for naturalization: After meeting the required residence period, one may apply for permanent settlement and naturalization. Military service: Resident certificate holders who are not Taiwanese men subject to conscription do not need to perform military service. Relevant Agencies National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior: Responsible for issuing and managing resident certificates. Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Responsible for issuing resident visas
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