Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network-500,000 tenants will benefit from NT$30 billion expanded rent subscription program

New measures to be implemented in June, includes masks, mortgage subsidy, voucher programs, etc.

The government has announced a variety of new measures that will take effect on June 1st, including modifications to the summer power rates, new rules for the wearing of masks, Young Adult Culture Vouchers, NT$500 Youth Sports Vouchers, etc. Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network has put together a carefully curated pack of information for new immigrants.1. The start of summer electricity ratesAccording to Taiwan Power Company, for power bills greater than 120 kWh, the adjustment range will be between 13% and 28% for the summer electricity tariff adjustment that will be in effect starting on June 1. The average monthly power price for a home increase by roughly NT$ 479 per year due to the average monthly increase in electricity use, which in summer jumps to 428 kWh per household.New measures to be implemented in June, includes masks, mortgage subsidy, voucher programs, etc.Photo reproduced from 無痛教學 KiKiNote FacebookRead more: The Executive Yuan approved an amendment to the law that allows a foreign talent's spouse and children to jointly petition for permanent residency2. New rules for the wearing of masksThe wearing of masks is no longer required when using the previously permitted modes of transportation, taking ambulances, entering and exiting long-term care facilities, facilities serving the physically and mentally disabled, facilities serving children and adolescents, etc. However, masks are still required wearing at healthcare facilities like hospitals and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, etc. Individuals who break the rules risk paying a fine of between 3,000 and 15,000 NTD.New measures to be implemented in June, includes masks, mortgage subsidy, voucher programs, etc.Photo provided by CDCRead more: The Vietnamese second-generation immigrant in Chiayi awarded with the President’s Education Award3. Monthly transport pass for Northern Taiwan (Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei City, Taoyuan)On June 15, the NT$1200 monthly transport pass for Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan will be on sale, and on July 1 it will be officially usable. With the EasyCards, users can use the ticket counter or the automatic top-up machines to purchase a monthly transport pass.4. Clunkers trade-in incentivea priority to replace obsolete automobiles with new ones. The subsidy will be raised to 16,000 NTD as of June 1. A maximum of 19,100 NYD can be given to those whose automobiles are registered in Hsinchu County/City and Miaoli. The government expects to raise replacement readiness among people, lessen air pollution, and safeguard the environment,5. NT$500 Youth Sports Vouchers (青春動滋券)Every year, the Sports Administration of the Ministry of Education gives out NT$500 Youth Sports Vouchers (青春動滋券) to young people aged 16 to 22 who have Taiwanese household registration in an effort to promote youth participation in sports and appreciation of sporting events. From June 1 through the end of the year, eligible individuals can collect it on the website using electronic wallets that can be used for consumption in the sports business.New measures to be implemented in June, includes masks, mortgage subsidy, voucher programs, etc.Photo provided by Ministry of Culture6. Young Adult Culture Vouchers (文化成年禮金)The Young Adult Culture Vouchers (文化成年禮金) policy has been introduced by the Ministry of Culture, aiming to provide recipients between the ages of 18 and 21 who are citizens of Republic of China (Taiwan) citizens or other qualifying foreigners with a NT$1,200 Young Adult Culture Vouchers. With the "Culture Points" APP, which requires registration and identity verification and can be downloaded starting on June 6 and used at a variety of art and cultural exhibitions around Taiwan, young people will have more possibilities to engage with literature and the arts.7. NT$30,000 mortgage subsidyA “Support Project for Self-use Residential Loan Owners Below the Middle Class”programme will be put into place to subsidize home loans for people who are below the middle class. From June 1 through the end of the year, applications will be accepted. An estimated 550,000 families will be subsidized from this. The first round of reviews will be completed at the earliest in early July, and those who pass will be eligible to receive a 30,000 NTD mortgage support fund.The loan project is only accessible through the official website of the Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior. The Minister, Ministry of the Interior stressed in particular that there will be no SMS, email, or phone notification during the application process because it is entirely online. Please be cautious to avoid fraud.

Three major points for the application to the Support Project for Self-use Residential Loan Owners Below the Middle Class

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Applications are now being accepted for the initiative to subsidize mortgage for middle-class and lower-class applicants. Applicants who meet the requirements can get a 30,000 NTD subsidy. Statistics show that 350,000 individuals have applied. The Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior urges applicants that they should focus on the three key points. The information's essential aspects can guarantee that the application will be approved. Read more: The Anti-Fraud Office of the Executive Yuan was officially launched to combat fraud crimesThe Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior stated that when reviewing the applications that were submitted, it was found that some of the information had been filled in incorrectly. Therefore, the Agency thus requests that the applicant pay more attention.Please complete the "Data Correction Form" (資料更正切結書) and mail or fax it to the Construction and Planning Agency if the applicant discovers a mistake in the mandatory information they have supplied online. Corrections will be helped by the Construction and Planning Agency. The financial institution will make the necessary corrections if the institution branch section is filled out incorrectly.Three major points for the application to the Support Project for Self-use Residential Loan Owners Below the Middle Class.Photo provided by Ministry of the InteriRead more: Notifications on the use of Culture Points APP of NT$1,200 Young Adult Culture VouchersThe mortgage household support project can only be applied for by the borrower himself, so if the user who owns the house applies, the original applicant must complete the "Abandonment of Application Form" and send the information of the Construction and Planning Agency by mail or fax. After the case is canceled, the borrower must then file an application. "Abandonment of Application Form" can be downloaded from Ministry of the Interior, Real Estate Information PlatformFinally, the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior reiterated that the loan handled by the project borrower must be a dwelling purchase loan. Please do not apply if a consumer loan will be acquired along with a mortgage on a home as the financial institution will not recognize it as a housing purchase loan and it is not appropriate to the project.

Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!

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From February 1st to June 30th,2023, National Immigration Agency will promote the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program".Those who report yourself during the program period will be treated "leniently," receiving punishments like no detention, minimum fine of NT$2,000, and exempted from entry ban. NIA encourages expanded overstayers to report themselves.National Immigration Agency also noted that the Legislative Yuan has been provided draft modifications to some provisions of the entry-exit and immigration legislation for assessment.From February 1st to June 30th,2023, National Immigration Agency will promote the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program". Photo provided by NIAAmendments to increase penalties:In order to prevent foreigners from overstaying in our country, the overdue fine will be increased from NT$2,000 ~ NT$10,000 to NT$30,000 yuan ~ NT$150,000, and the certain period of time of banned from entering Taiwan will be increase from a maximum of 3 years to a maximum of 10 years.National Immigration Agency has set up a free consultation hotline 0800-024-881 (ByeBye) for this program, which provides multi-language services. Citizens and foreigners who have overstayed can also use this hotline to inquire.

500,000 tenants will benefit from NT$30 billion expanded rent subscription program

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New measures to be implemented in June, includes masks, mortgage subsidy, voucher programs, etc.

Three major points for the application to the Support Project for Self-use Residential Loan Owners Below the Middle Class

Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!

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