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Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!
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.
What is "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program”?
Q: Who are eligible for this program?
A: The program applies to foreigners and citizens of P.R.C,, Hong Kong, or Macau who have exceeded their permitted time of stay in Taiwan and have not yet returned home, regardless of the visa type.
Q: Ｗhat benefits do overstayers get from turning themselves in through this program?
A: Overstayers who turn themselves in can be exempted from detentions, entry bans, and pay a minimum fine of NT$2,000. They can come to Taiwan again soon for sightseeing or visiting relatives.
Q: What happens if overstayers don' t turn themselves in?
A: Overstayers who fail to turn themselves in are subject to detentions, entry bans for a certain period, and a fine ranging from NT$2,000 to NT$10,000.
Q: Where can I turn myself in?
A: Overstayers who are migrant workers can turn themselves in at the Specialized Operation Brigades of the NIA. Overstayers who are not migrant workers and have overstayed less than 90 days are encouraged to
turn themselves in at the Service Center, the Specialized Operation Brigades, or the Border Affairs Brigades of the NIA; those overstaying more than 91 days can turn themselves in at the Specialized Operation Brigades of the NIA.
Toll free for self-reporting or reporting illegal
employers and agents: 0800-024-881
Details on the NIA website:
Program Period (February 1st, 2023-June 30th, 2023)
"Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program"
From February 1st to June 30th,2023
No detention/ Minimum fine/ Exempted from entry ban
A.Self-Report:
Reduced penalty.
1.No detention
2.Minimum fine of NT$2,000
3.Exempted from entry ban
B.Arrested:
Full penalty
1.Detention
2.Fine ranging from NTS2,000 to NT$10,000
3.Banned from entering Taiwan for a certain period of time (six years maximum)
Post Program (July 1st, 2023~)
Amendments 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.
