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12th Automatic 30-Day Visa Extensions Announced for Foreigners who have Legally Stayed for 180 Days or More

Given the continued severity of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, NIA has decided to provide the 12th automatic extension to foreigners who entered Taiwan before or on MAR/21/2020, and have not overstayed their allowed duration of stay (including their initial visa and all previous extensions).NIA stresses that, in order to prevent international movement of population leading to further outbreaks, as well as to reduce the burden of epidemic prevention on local neighborhoods, foreigners who had been allowed to stay for 180 days or more were previously granted 11 automatic 30-day extensions, since JUL/17/2020. The 12th extension is now in effect.More articles:I have infected COVID-19. What should I be aware of?More articles:Social Distancing App helps with the coronavirus preventionNIA further explains that upcoming extension policies will be reviewed and timely adjusted, in accordance with the CECC’s assessment on the COVID-19 pandemic. For detailed requirements and information about this extension policy, please refer to the following “Q&A.”

NIA continues to suspend aliens’ application of extending stay duration

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National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of the Interior (NIA) announced Thursday that responding to the level 3 COVID-19 alert for the entire country, the suspension measures for aliens’ application of extending the duration of stay launched on May 28 will continue to June 28.To put epidemic prevention and reduction of the flow of people in the first place, and also taking aliens’ safety and rights into account, for a total number around 16,000 aliens whose visiting or residency duration of stay in Taiwan is going to expire, the expiring date will be extended automatically, NIA said.For aliens with an expiring Alien Resident Certificate, the expiring date will be extended for thirty days unlimitedly, and the measures will be implemented until thirty days after the COVID-19 alert for the country drops to level 2 when people can go to NIA service stations to apply for an extension of residency, NIA said.For aliens with an expiring permitted date for visiting or with an original permission to extend the duration of stay by NIA, there is temporarily no need for application at service stations, and qualified aliens can wait until the COVID-19 alert for the country drops to level 2 to reapply with required documents within ten days, NIA said.To simplify the application process, for aliens who are not qualified to apply for an extension of the duration of stay, within ten days after the COVID-19 alert for the country drops to level 2, they can go through relevant procedures directly at airports instead of service stations before departure, and the duration of stay from now on will not be classified as overstay, NIA added.To prevent cluster infections involving migrant workers, NIA also calls for taking disease control measures by both employers and migrant workers and encourages migrant workers to seek medical attention or take rapid tests if not feeling comfortable or having contact with confirmed cases.For the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, aliens should reduce movements beyond residential areas and postpone gatherings to prevent the disease, NIA added.

AZ Vaccine deaths: CECC offers NT$ 300,000 compensations to families for body autopsy and research

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There have been reports all over Taiwan on deaths among the elderly after the AZ vaccination. A total of 67 deaths were accumulated as of June 20. It was realized that most of the deceased had chronic diseases and it has not been confirmed whether the vaccine is the main cause of death. To identify the cause, the CECC requested consent from the family members for autopsies and body examinations. NT$ 300,000 will be issued as condolences and compensation for funeral expenses.Read more: Playful dolphins seen in Albay Gulf in the PhilippinesFor those who died after vaccination, families agree to autopsies and will receive compensation of NT$ 300,000. (Photo / Provided by the CECC)Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), CECC Commander, stated that the AZ vaccine has been supplied all across Taiwan since June 15. Those over the age of 75, residents in long-term care institutions, and patients with kidney dialysis will receive the vaccination. However, there seems to be a high mortality rate among these people after vaccination. To identify the cause of death, autopsies must be performed and families will receive NTD$ 300,000 as compensation and condolences if they accept the case request.Read more: Classic Taiwanese movies streaming on YouTubeVaccinations causing Thrombosis aroused public concern. (Photo / Retrieved from Common Health 康健雜誌)The public is worried that blood clots caused by the vaccination may result in myocardial infarction. The CECC clarified that this is different from thrombosis. Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) usually occurs 4 days or more after vaccination. The 5 previous Thrombosis cases are still well and alive. Some 70 to 80-year-olds passed away on the day of or after their vaccination.