National Immigration Department Provides Friendly Services to Migrant Workers

In light of the recent Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announcement on the extension of Taiwan's nationwide Level 3 COVID-19 alert to June 14, 2021, the National Immigration Agency (NIA) has subsequently announced the following relief measures for eligible foreign nationals in Taiwan, to protect their rights and health.

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The residence period of foreigners will expire soon. (Photo / Provided by the Taichung City Second Service Center.) 

1. Those who hold a valid Alien Resident Certificate that is about to expire, will be granted an automatic 30-day extension without limit on the number of times until the CECC announces lowering the nationwide alert to Level 2. They should visit the NIA’s local service centers in person and apply for an extension within 30 days after the downgrade of the alert level.
2. Visitor visa holders whose visas are expiring and ARC holders who have no grounds for extending their residency but have been approved for an extension of the deadline to leave Taiwan, are not required to visit the service centers in person to apply for an extension. They will not be regarded as overstaying even if they fail to leave Taiwan before the deadline. However, they have to visit the NIA’s local service centers in person and apply for an extension within 10 days starting from the day after the alert level returns to level 2 to avoid becoming unlawful.

Please visit the NIA’s website, service centers, or the Border Affairs Corps of the NIA for more information.

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The NIA provides services that give migrant workers peace of mind. (Photo / Provided by the Taichung City Second Service Center.) 

A couple of days ago, a Vietnamese migrant worker went to the Taichung City Second Service Center to apply for a departure extension. They were informed that there was no need to go to the on-site station to apply. The NIA then explain to them the rules of extension. 

Taichung City Second Service Station Director Wang Ji (王驥) pointed out that friendly service measures will be published on the NIA's Global Information Website offering multilingual options for migrant workers.

During the epidemic, if you experience any symptoms or discomfort, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Call the consultation hotlines in Taiwan for consultation services.