1. 尋職簽證 Seeking job visa

Q: I want to stay in Taiwan to find a job. How can I change my visa? 

A: Change to seeking job visa. 

After completing the Clearance procedures for graduation, the school will report the student's graduation status. From that point onward, the ARC will become invalid after its expiration date.

Therefore, it is essential to apply for an extension at the National Immigration Agency within 15 days of obtaining the graduation certificate. The first extension will be valid until December 31 of the same year, and the second extension will be valid until June 30.

The required documents are:

• Application form

• Passport (original and a copy)

• Alien Resident Certificate(ARC) (original and a copy)

• Graduation certificate (original and a copy)

• Photo

• Statement (must include name, passport number, ARC number, nationality, reason for the extension, and signature)

• Housing lease agreement (if the address has changed)

• Fee: NT$1,000

2. 工作許可和簽證 Work visa and permit

Q: I found a job. How can I change a student visa to a work visa? 

A: To apply for a work visa and permit, most of my students use the method “Apply by New Scoring Criteria for Foreign and Overseas Chinese Students to Work in Taiwan.” Please refer to the Ministry of Labor’s website for more information and consult the HR department of the company that offered you the position for assistance.

3. 畢業後實習 Internships after Graduating from University/College in Taiwan

Q: I would like to stay in Taiwan for an internship. What should I do?

A: To apply for an internship to stay in Taiwan after graduation, you must submit an application to the Ministry of Education. Please make sure to prepare all required documents and submit them to the school's Office of Global Affairs (OGA) within the designated application period. For details, please consult the OGA.

4. 留台就讀研究所 Stay in Taiwan for graduate studies 

Q: I got accepted into a graduate program in Taiwan. What should I do? 

A: If you are admitted to a program at NTHU, please contact the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) at NTHU. For other universities, please contact the International Office of the respective institution.