We have selected news related to New Residents this week for all readers, sorted out the four news highlights, and present them at the same time in the form of broadcasts, so that readers and viewers can quickly understand the news events of the week in the shortest time, and to easily grasp the news progress without falling behind. Watch the broadcast here：0104 NIA video news report－English
- The passport application process has been upgraded
With the government's relaxation of border control measures, the number of people applying for passports has increased significantly. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs cooperates with National Immigration Agency (Chiayi City Service Center) to optimize the application process and the environment. (Read more: Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network-Environment optimization on The 10th Anniversary of Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Office, MOFA Serves the Public with NIA, Taichung City First Service Center (immigration.gov.tw) )
- “Migrant Workers One-Step Service” launched with free lectures
To simplify the application process for employers to hire migrant workers, The Ministry of Labor have launched “Migrant Workers One-Step Service.” 3-day workshop will be free of charge for migrant workers. The places for self-isolation of quarantine for domestic migrant workers will also be at the employer’s home. (Read more: Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network-“Migrant Workers One-Step Service” to Launch on January 1st, 2023, Three-day Lecture is Free of Charge for Migrant Workers to Participate (immigration.gov.tw))
- New Policies Implemented in 2023; Basic Salary Raise to 26.4k, Amendment of legal Age to 18
The Taiwanese government has promulgated many new policies this year. Including basic salary will be raised to 26,400 NTD, and 18 years of age is considered an adult under Civil Code. New policy on environment protection and Citizen judges will also be implemented.
- The Mini Three-Link Transportation of Kinmen and Xiamen Resumed, the Project Application effective immediately
The Lunar New Year is around the corner. The Taiwanese government announced the resumption of The Mini Three-Link Transportation of Kinmen and Xiamen. From January 1st to February 6th, the project application for the public effective immediately. (Read more: Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network-The Mini Three-Link Transportation of Kinmen and Xiamen Resumed from January 7th to February 6th, 2023, the Project Application has Started (immigration.gov.tw))
