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ARC and work permit deadlines in Taiwan

How to check document dates, ask for renewal status, and keep proof before the deadline.

Updated 2026-09-04 Filipino / English 1955

ARC in Taiwan: meaning, expiry date, and renewal proof

ARC means Alien Resident Certificate, the Taiwan residence card. How to read the expiry date, keep renewal proof, and act if someone holds your documents.

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ARC or work permit expiring

Document deadlines matter. Check the expiry date, ask for written renewal status, and do not wait until the last day.

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How this page is checked

Last checked: 2026-09-04
Applies to: All migrant workers
Official sources: This page is written from official Taiwan sources (Ministry of Labor, Immigration, NHI). How to use official sources
Rules that may change: ARC / work permit validity and renewal steps can change. The dates on your own documents are always the most accurate.

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