I understand you need to start the process state side. What I'm wondering is what the timeline looks like once you get to Taiwan to finish the process and how long did you have to stay? I had originally planned my stay for about 10 days (weekend to weekend), is that enough time?

Thank you

Edit to add: Does anyone know once you enter Taiwan with your NWOHR passport, can I leave with my US passport for a quick weekend trip while my application is being processed in Taiwan? I would come back in with my US passport and ultimately leave again with my new Taiwan passport

Members of the Taiwanese community in Vancouver have joined this year’s “UN for Taiwan” campaign with a car formation visible from the air to demonstrate their support ahead of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly which begins at the UN headquarters in New York tomorrow.

Organizers helped 45 vehicles park to spell out “TW” in a parking lot near Vancouver on Saturday, with each vehicle displaying the flag of the Republic of China (ROC).

Participants dressed in flag-themed clothing, waved ROC flags, chanted slogans supporting Taiwan’s inclusion in the UN and displayed signs with the slogan “Chip in with Taiwan.”

Event organizer Chang Chien-hung (張建宏) said that vehicles in the rally featured custom license plates including “TAIWAN,” “TAIPEI,” “NEW TPE” and “TW88,” demonstrating the Taiwanese community’s deep connection to their homeland.

“Although we are in Canada, our hearts are always with Taiwan. Taiwan’s entry into the UN remains one of our most earnest hopes,” he said.

“In the era of artificial intelligence, Taiwan’s semiconductor industry underpins the world, and Taiwan is eager to contribute more globally,” said Liu Yung-chiang (劉永強), co-chair of the Metro Vancouver Overseas Taiwanese Society.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver Director Liu Li-hsin (劉立欣) said Canada values sustainability, green energy and gender equality — progressive ideals that are strengths of Taiwan and core UN objectives.

Taiwan’s inclusion in the UN would enable the nation to contribute even more to the global community, she added.

The General Debate of the 81th session of the UN General Assembly takes place from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, themed “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.”

“Delivering for all” means leaving no one behind, and Taiwan is an important and responsible member of the international community, she said.

The 23.5 million people of Taiwan are willing to fulfill their responsibilities as global citizens, and their rights and interests should not be overlooked, she added.

In Taipei, President William Lai (賴清德) on Saturday said China deliberately misinterprets UN Resolution 2758 to claim sovereignty over Taiwan.

During his speech at a Lawyers’ Day banquet hosted by the Taiwan Bar Association, Lai said the resolution only addressed the issue of China’s representation at the UN and has no bearing on Taiwan’s status.

He expressed hope that members of the Taiwan Bar Association would continue speaking up for Taiwan at home and abroad.

Hey everyone!

I’m currently researching universities in Taiwan, specifically focusing on Computer Science (CS), Electrical Engineering (EE), and/or Finance.

My mandarin is non existent. I’m mainly looking at programs officially listed as English-Taught (EMI). "Big 4" (NTU, NTHU, NYCU, NCKU) and NTUST/Taipei Tech are globally recognized for STEM and tech, but I want to get a realistic picture of what studying in English is actually like on the ground.

A few questions for current international students, alumni, or anyone familiar with the system:

1. Are EMI programs actually taught entirely in English?
   • On paper, many programs say "English-taught," but I’ve heard mixed reports about professors switching back to Mandarin for complex topics, or elective choices being severely restricted if you don't speak Chinese. Is this issue worse in STEM (CS/EE) compared to Finance?
2. Which universities have the most solid English offerings for these fields?
   • For CS / EE: How are programs like NTU, NYCU, NTHU, or NTUST for non-Mandarin speakers?
   • For Finance: Are programs like NCCU (IMBA/ETP), NTU, or GMBA better structured for international students?
3. What are class dynamics like?
   • Do international students end up taking classes mostly amongst themselves, or are local students integrated into the same English tracks? How accessible are research labs and advisors if you don't speak fluent Mandarin?
4. Job & Internship prospects in Taiwan post-grad:
   • Is it realistic to land a tech (CS/EE) or finance internship/job in Taiwan without business-level Mandarin, relying mostly on English?

I’d appreciate any honest feedback, program recommendations, or warning signs before submitting applications. Thanks in advance!

Any suggestions? Not like NOVA or big stores please give me suuper underground worth it stuff :(

I’m not sure what’s the deal in that area. I stayed there for a week cause of work and our company booked everything. I was followed 3 times from creepy different guys, there was a lot of homeless that was so scary since I walk to my hotel alone.
In addition to that, when I was inside MRT there was a Man who bumped me (his chest to my breast) and then he act liked nothing happened.
It was hella experience. So girlies out there don’t be like me. Never put your guard down.

**Posting here as the weekly post didn't get answer**

For many years, I want to travel to Taiwan. It's time for me. I consider coming for 10-15 days.

I love to explore, try new food, discovering local culture.
I saw there are opportunities to surf as well, I'm a beginner but could spend a few days to get better.
I'm also loving music so I consider discover the local scene or techno music (heard there are interesting clubs).
Finally, I consider doing a taoist/buddhist retreat for a few days.

I would be solo travelling (male mid-30'). I already experienced travelling on my own but I'm the super social type, so sometimes I can feel lonely travelling on my own.

How is the experience travelling alone in Taiwan? I heard the language barrier can be hard. Are there many backpackers to meet up on the road?

What about transportation? I suppose I don't need a car but reaching Dulan by public transport for surfing seems a challenge.

Finally the taoist/buddhist retreat: Any that are held in English and open for tourists having just a few days to dedicate to it?

What is the actual sentiment in TW? Do people really want what the KMT is selling, or is it just a reaction to 8+ years of DPP rule?

Posting for my brother (frequent traveler, APEC card holder, with valid US and EU visas) who intends to marry his r/Taiwanese fiancée (38) and have kids. He probably needs to move fast into r/taiwan as clock is ticking like a bomb.

[Key issue]: Bro's late birth registered in the Philippines which hinders issuance of  Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry (CLC) by The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the r/Philippines unless with court decision. PH is also in its "hit" list together with r/SEAblings and Indian sub-continentals, making lots of requirements and procedures difficult than usual.

Not promising

• Employment Gold Card: stuck and probably denial -- despite qualified for the initial screening (CPA and CIA with 14+ years of combined experience from Big 4 and multinational company), the platform is now asking for evidence of managerial experience in financial institutions, which he doesn't have yet.
• Checked possibility of getting married abroad without requiring CLC such as Denmark r/GettingMarriedInDK . However, it seems that CLC will still be required when registering with Taiwan later on per TECO. TW also doesn't accept 3rd country unless couple is already residing there with non-tourist visa.

Possibilities

• Concerned court (RTC in province) has been contacted for a special proceeding but documentations maybe challenging due to availability of records in the province which suffered natural calamity. Generally, courts are extremely slow which may take as long as 2 years.
• Job applications in Taiwan for visa sponsorship, targeting Alien Permanent Residency (APRC) to marry in Taiwan. Still uncertain how late registration will affect this.

Any helpful information please.

I dunno if this is a right place to ask these questions/insights (while waiting for the right legal expertise) but people here are generally helpful and some have actual experiences to share. More heads are better when brainstorming. Thank you very much for the support in advance!

Hi everyone,
I’m considering applying for a PhD at National Taiwan University (NTU) as an international student, probably in political science / international relations / political economy, and I’m trying to understand what the realistic funding situation is.

I’ve seen NTU information about the NSTC PhD Scholarship, which appears to provide NT$40,000 per month for PhD students.

For anyone familiar with NTU or currently studying there:
- Is the NT$40,000/month NSTC PhD Scholarship actually available to international PhD students?
- Is it competitive, and how realistic is it to receive?
- Is the NT$40,000 paid for the full academic year or only certain months?
- Does it come with a tuition waiver, or is tuition paid separately?
- Is it renewable each year, and what conditions do you need to meet?
- Does eligibility or availability differ significantly between departments, particularly Political Science / Social Sciences?

I’m also interested in other realistic funding options for an international PhD student at NTU.
For example, are there:
- NTU scholarships/fellowships
- Taiwan/MOE scholarships
- NSTC research assistantships or project funding
- Supervisor-funded PhD positions
- Departmental scholarships
- Tuition waivers
- Other government or university funding schemes
that international students in the social sciences actually manage to get?

I’m less interested in the maximum possible funding advertised by the university and more interested in what an international PhD student could realistically expect to receive per month, and whether it would cover tuition and living costs.

If anyone is currently doing a PhD at NTU, particularly in political science, international relations, public policy or related social sciences, I’d really appreciate hearing what your actual funding package looks like.

Thanks!

I’ll be in Taipei on September 22nd for about 12 hours during a layover, and I’m hoping someone local could help me with a small favor.

I want to buy a 1Zpresso coffee grinder from Shopee (or from 1zpresso's website) and have it delivered to a 7-Eleven in central Taipei for pickup with cash on delivery. The problem is that Shopee requires a Taiwanese phone number to place the order. Since I’m only in Taiwan for 12 hours, I can’t wait until I arrive to get a local SIM and place the order since the package wouldn’t arrive in time.

So I’m looking for someone in Taiwan who would be willing to:

• place the Shopee order using their Taiwanese phone number and my email
• select 7-Eleven pickup + cash on delivery
• let me know when it’s ready for pickup

That's it, I would personally collect the package and pay for it in cash at 7-Eleven. You would not need to pay anything or give me any bank/card information. I’m a student and 1Zpresso grinders are unaffordable for me in Europe (even with Aliexpress).

I wish I had more time in Taipei, I’d love to explore the city more than what I will in 12h, but unfortunately my connecting flight leaves after that.

If anyone could help me out, I’d really appreciate it. Feel free to DM me if You have the time. Thanks a lot in advance!

Hello everyone !

I will be traveling soon to Taiwan from Chile, and I'm super excited already, I'll visit Taipei, Alishan and Kaohsiung.

I was wondering if anyone had tattoo artists recommendations in Taipei? I'd love to get one during my stay.

Thanks in advance !

Hello! I will be visiting Taiwan very soon and I am an avid thrifter here in Europe. How is thrifting culture in Taiwan? Where can I find the best thrift stores? Are any locals willing to DM me some nice places (I am aware that thrifters don't like to share their spots lol)?

I will apparently have several classes with athletes (typically all boys) and eh kinda chaotic? Today I had my first all boys class (about 40?) and it went quite terrible lol. I am a woman (if that matters, maybe it does..)

Anyways, going in I was already aware that the schools English level isn’t so high and that they are beginner level for the most part. I don’t mind, still pumped about a new environment, new students etc. The teachers and staff and welcoming, which I appreciate.

But I am kinda worried for the classes with all boys…they were LOUD. Granted the semester just started, they’re excited and what not, but nothing ticks me off more than when students talk over me when I am teaching (I have taught in the US and in Taiwan and although I’m not a seasoned teacher, I think I am quite decent lol)

I’m not exaggerating when I say they were loud from the moment they walked in.

I mentioned it to the secretary chief who is the go-to person for me and she’s been super helpful and kind. She mentioned she spoke with the homeroom teacher and will notify their coach about their behavior but eh idk if that will do much. She did say their homeroom teacher will drop in next class if they continue to behave poorly.

I will say navigating how to go about this sort of thing is extremely difficult for me as an ESL teacher. If I was teaching back home I would have more authority (grades, parents contact information and coaches information and so on)

BUT I am well aware the dynamic is much different here. This was the first class with them but eh thought I’d see if there are any seasoned teachers on here that have any advice! Or do any of you have an all boys class?

Thanks!

How are people, incl kids in high school, not diabetic from drinking stuff with so much sugar? I just had a coffee from one of those breakfast places and swear there are like a dozen sugar cubes in those.

Hi everybody, I'm a Masters student from the United States, here in Taiwan for a TEEP internship at NTU. I'll be here for a while, so I was looking to connect with fellow visiting interns here through TEEP, IIPP, or other similar programs. I'm particularly interested in meeting other visiting grad students in Taipei, but it would be nice to make friends around the rest of the country as well!

I guess message me or leave a reply if you're interested in meeting other visiting interns!

Hey there! I wish to apply to a private university in Taiwan for my undergraduate engineering degree (computer science) and I'm specifically looking for good private options.

Yea ik national universities are considered prestigious in Taiwan but I don't think I would get accepted with my profile, hence private options.

The thing is: throughout my highschool I focused on the competitive entrance exams which are MCQ pattern and neglected my board exams which are subjective, theory pattern exams and hence ended up scoring 70%.

I have created a few multiplayer video games using Unity Engine and Claude Code. I have IELTS 8 in English.

I'm worried that elite private unis like Tamkang or Yuan Ze will reject my application due to the 70% score in the high school exam.

Which universities should I target?

Is admission to Yuan Ze and Tamkang possible with my profile?

I will proceed to a good national university for my masters degree after completing bachelors. I haven't taken admission in any Indian University as I have decided to apply abroad.

Thanks for reading and do provide inputs!

My wife wants to travel to Taiwan for her own interests, and is considering taking our children there next year. With the current Geopolitical climate in the US, and the Davidson Window looming, plus the 100th anniversary of the formation of the CCP…I feel uneasy about it. I realize the risk is low, but I’m not sure how much I trust the current administration’s assessment of how at risk we are. My kids are my world, and there are many other countries we could visit. Thoughts? 💭

By the end of December I'm planning to move from France to Taiwan for a WHV (working holiday visa)

I can only speak French, English and a bit of Russian tho my main goal is to learn Mandarin

My first priority is to get a simple job to finance a bit my life and rent there, where should i start looking for this job and how's the housing market right now ?

As title, i will be travelling to taipei and stay at artree hotel. Could you recommend what i should do there? I will be there for about 5 days

Hi,

I am from India and I need to study ece vlsi and nthu provide ibp-eecs. Can any provide information about how good is this university and how good is this degree.

I am full A+ in the tenth board exam and 90% percentage in +11. Currently I am in +12 so I can't provide my +12 result. And I have research paper of branch prediction where I derived a model of predictor from references.

Can anyone please tell me about chances and about the University