ARC stands for Alien Resident Certificate (外僑居留證). It is the official, physical identity card issued by the National Immigration Agency (NIA) of Taiwan to foreign nationals who are residing in Taiwan on a long-term basis (typically for more than 180 days).

For international students, foreign employees, and foreign spouses, the ARC serves as your official legal status document and primary ID card while living in Taiwan.

At NTSU, the International Affairs and Chinese Language Center is dedicated to making your transition to Taiwan as smooth as possible. Our office will assist you step-by-step through the ARC application process upon your arrival.

To apply for or renew your student ARC with our guidance, you must prepare and submit the following documents:

• Application Form
• Letter of Admission
• Valid Passport (original and a copy of the photo page and Resident Visa page)
• NTSU Student Identification Card
• Certificate of Enrollment issued by NTSU
• One Passport-Style Color Photograph (2x2 inches, white background, taken within the last 6 months)
• Proof of Accommodation in Taiwan (NTSU dormitory assignment letter or a copy of your off-campus housing lease agreement)
• Application fee: NT$1,000