How can I extend my residency if my Employment Gold Card is about to expire?

There are three ways to extend your residency:

  1. Gold Card Extension: You can apply for an extension via the “ Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform (Employment Gold Card)” within 4 months before the expiration date on your Gold Card.
  2. Job-Seeking ARC: You can apply for an extension through the “ Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform (Apply for an extension for other reasons)” within 3 months before your Gold Card expires. For guidance, refer to our job-seeking ARC application tutorial below. If you are from Hong Kong or Macao, you must apply at your local National Immigration Agency (NIA) Service Center. On the “Application for ARC and Extension of Stay” fill-out form, select “Other” under “Classification.” The maximum extension period is 6+6 months. Please note that after obtaining the Job-Seeking ARC, you are not permitted to work in Taiwan. For details on the application procedure, please refer to this LINK for the application procedure.
  3. Work Permit Extension: Your employer can apply or extend a work permit for you at the Ministry of Labor 1 month before your current Gold Card expires. After obtaining a work permit, please apply for an employment ARC with the National Immigration Agency.
Tutorial: Job-Seeking ARC Application (ARC Application For Other Reasons).pdf
Job-Seeking ARC Extension.pdf
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