The institutions below provide comprehensive information for foreigners living in Taipei. For information specific to Americans living in Taiwan, please view our "For Americans in Taiwan" section.

Information for Foreigners in Taiwan

The National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of Interior launched a web site for foreigners with the following features:

1. Information for tourists, residents, students and foreign dependents
2. Visa/Passport issues
3. Electronic maps of useful places in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung
4. Online application forms download
5. Online application services
6. Local news update
7. Language learning resources

Please click on the links to access the web site:

http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/

http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/welcome.htm

Taiwan What's up? - The NIA's biweekly newsletter

Taiwan What’s Up? is a biweekly, bilingual English/Chinese publication issued by the National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior. Its content covers a wide range of topics, including government policies, special reports, in-depth interviews, local information and other commonly-asked questions.

Please click on this link to access the web site: http://taiwanwhatsup.immigration.gov.tw/

The Community Services Center

The Community Services Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1987 to provide support services to the international community in Taipei. Programs include crisis intervention, counseling, professional newcomer orientation and cross-cultural training, adult education, publications, and welcome and referral services.

Please click on this link to access the web site: http://www.community.com.tw/

International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT)

International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT) is operated by the Taipei International Community Cultural Foundation (TICCF), with offices and studios located at 2F, 373 Sung Jiang Road, Taipei. ICRT assumed the official duties of serving the foreign community in Taiwan and forging a cultural link between the Chinese population of Taiwan and the English-speaking residents of the island.

Please click on this link to access the web site: http://www.icrt.com.tw/

Radio Taiwan International (RTI)

Radio Taiwan International (RTI) is the national broadcaster of the Republic of China (Taiwan). RTI broadcasts to the world in 13 languages under the call sign "Radio Taiwan International." RTI's mission is to accurately report on Taiwan's democratic achievements, arts and humanities, culture and social developments, traditional customs, and infrastructure projects. With its diverse and lively programming, RTI remains the international community's premier window on Taiwan.

Please click on this link to access the web site: http://english.rti.org.tw/default.aspx

Taiwan - Business Events Destination

To find out why you should hold conferences, meetings, and conventions in Taiwan, please click here.