Comments on: Visas http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net Everything you need to know about surviving as an English teacher in Taiwan. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:01:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-722 admin Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:59:29 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-722 @Christophe, They won't care what your status is when you apply for a visitor visa. I can't see you having any problems at all. How easy or hard it is to get a visa does depend partly on the country you are applying from, but I still can't see any reason you'd have any issues coming to Taiwan on a visitor visa provided you have all done all the required paperwork etc. Good luck! @Christophe,
They won’t care what your status is when you apply for a visitor visa. I can’t see you having any problems at all. How easy or hard it is to get a visa does depend partly on the country you are applying from, but I still can’t see any reason you’d have any issues coming to Taiwan on a visitor visa provided you have all done all the required paperwork etc. Good luck!

]]> By: Christophe http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-721 Christophe Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:15:38 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-721 Hi admin, I was wondering if it is difficult to get a visitor visa if you are currently not working (i.e. unemployed). Do you know if the visa application asks for an occupation? And if so, do you think the consular office would turn someone down if he/she listed "unemployed," or do they not care as long as you are able to pay the fee? Thanks, Christophe Hi admin,

I was wondering if it is difficult to get a visitor visa if you are currently not working (i.e. unemployed). Do you know if the visa application asks for an occupation? And if so, do you think the consular office would turn someone down if he/she listed “unemployed,” or do they not care as long as you are able to pay the fee?

Thanks,
Christophe

]]> By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-700 admin Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:15:25 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-700 @Shen_fu, Firstly, about your DUI. I can't comment on this because working in the public school system may have other checks that cram schools don't. Contact your local TECO in the city where you live or state. About the money. At today's exchange rate, public school teachers make about $2,100 a month before taking out tax. They get a housing allowance of about $165 USD a month, which would pay for probably all of a studio apartment or maybe half of a small apartment. I believe you can bring your children because they will be considered a dependent, but where would they go to school? Obviously I don't know how old your children are, so I can't comment much on this. If you stayed for 5 years then you could apply for APRC. I hope that helps. Good luck! @Shen_fu,

Firstly, about your DUI. I can’t comment on this because working in the public school system may have other checks that cram schools don’t. Contact your local TECO in the city where you live or state.

About the money. At today’s exchange rate, public school teachers make about $2,100 a month before taking out tax. They get a housing allowance of about $165 USD a month, which would pay for probably all of a studio apartment or maybe half of a small apartment. I believe you can bring your children because they will be considered a dependent, but where would they go to school? Obviously I don’t know how old your children are, so I can’t comment much on this. If you stayed for 5 years then you could apply for APRC. I hope that helps. Good luck!

]]> By: shen_fu http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-699 shen_fu Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:15:18 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-699 Hello, I am a current certified teacher from the US. I have been teaching a little over one year now, and I am really interested to teach English in Taiwan. I have two worries that have me at a stand still in persuing this dream of mine: I have a criminal record; DUI offense (0nly blemish on my criminal record). and I have two children. I want to move to Taiwan to teach mainly because of the money. I have heard that there is a lot of money to be made over there. And secondly, I love the Taiwanese culture. I want to know about this culture as I find it to be more open than the Chinese culture. So my questions are: will this misdemeanor blemish on my criminal record disqualify me from working at a good school or any school in Taiwan? Can I teach abroad while having dependents in the US? Is it possible for me to bring one of my children with me? And finally, will I be denied long - term residency if I were to decide to stay upwards of 5 years in Taiwan? Thanks for your response, Shen-fu Hello,

I am a current certified teacher from the US. I have been teaching a little over one year now, and I am really interested to teach English in Taiwan. I have two worries that have me at a stand still in persuing this dream of mine: I have a criminal record; DUI offense (0nly blemish on my criminal record). and I have two children. I want to move to Taiwan to teach mainly because of the money. I have heard that there is a lot of money to be made over there. And secondly, I love the Taiwanese culture. I want to know about this culture as I find it to be more open than the Chinese culture. So my questions are: will this misdemeanor blemish on my criminal record disqualify me from working at a good school or any school in Taiwan? Can I teach abroad while having dependents in the US? Is it possible for me to bring one of my children with me? And finally, will I be denied long – term residency if I were to decide to stay upwards of 5 years in Taiwan?

Thanks for your response,

Shen-fu

]]> By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-661 admin Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:36:44 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-661 @Jennitravel, Find out what I think about agents <a href="http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/blog-updates/why-you-shouldnt-work-for-recruiters-in-taiwan/" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. Don't work for an agent without at least first looking for your own job. I've got a <a href="http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/taiwan-teaching-jobs/" rel="nofollow">Taiwan English job search</a> video that should help you get started. Good luck! @Jennitravel,
Find out what I think about agents HERE. Don’t work for an agent without at least first looking for your own job. I’ve got a Taiwan English job search video that should help you get started. Good luck!

]]> By: Jennitravel http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-659 Jennitravel Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:41:11 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-659 Hi There I am a South African Graduate with Tefl Certification. I am 52 years old, young looking, slim and blonde and know I will make a great teacher! I have taught Art to kids and adults and also taught English as a foreign language in Greece and Israel in 1992. I am planning on coming to Taiwan in June 2012 - should I apply via agents or schools or take the plunge and look when I'm there? Hi There
I am a South African Graduate with Tefl Certification. I am 52 years old, young looking, slim and blonde and know I will make a great teacher! I have taught Art to kids and adults and also taught English as a foreign language in Greece and Israel in 1992. I am planning on coming to Taiwan in June 2012 – should I apply via agents or schools or take the plunge and look when I’m there?

]]> By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-655 admin Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:06:06 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-655 @Mike, You are correct that the law changed and a 30 day exempt visa can be converted to an ARC, at least in theory. That's the problem with Taiwan. Nothing is written down in explicit detail. The same goes for your ticket. Some people have managed to get to Taiwan on a one way ticket, but only if they have proof of employment in advance. The problem with Taiwan is that your own experience can't be applied to everyone else, because the rules here can "vary". I'd be careful believing anything that wasn't written down on official letterhead paper. @Mike,
You are correct that the law changed and a 30 day exempt visa can be converted to an ARC, at least in theory. That’s the problem with Taiwan. Nothing is written down in explicit detail. The same goes for your ticket. Some people have managed to get to Taiwan on a one way ticket, but only if they have proof of employment in advance. The problem with Taiwan is that your own experience can’t be applied to everyone else, because the rules here can “vary”. I’d be careful believing anything that wasn’t written down on official letterhead paper.

]]> By: Mike http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-654 Mike Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:23:52 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-654 Hi! Great site! My recruiter told me that I can come to Taiwan on a 30 day exempt visa (for U.S. citizens) and then have it transferred into a work permit and then apply for the ARC. From what I've read, the 30 day exempt visas can now be transferred if it's a white collar job. I know earlier you answered a question about a DUI but I have read that in order to transfer the 30 day exempt visa you cannot have a criminal background or be prohibited by China/Taiwan from working in their country. Do you know anymore details about this? I am scheduled to leave soon and don't want to end up getting stuck in Taiwan. Also, my recruiter tells me that I can get a one-way ticket, that immigration won't check. Again, I'd hate to get stuck in Taiwan or spend money needlessly. Hi!

Great site! My recruiter told me that I can come to Taiwan on a 30 day exempt visa (for U.S. citizens) and then have it transferred into a work permit and then apply for the ARC. From what I’ve read, the 30 day exempt visas can now be transferred if it’s a white collar job. I know earlier you answered a question about a DUI but I have read that in order to transfer the 30 day exempt visa you cannot have a criminal background or be prohibited by China/Taiwan from working in their country. Do you know anymore details about this? I am scheduled to leave soon and don’t want to end up getting stuck in Taiwan. Also, my recruiter tells me that I can get a one-way ticket, that immigration won’t check. Again, I’d hate to get stuck in Taiwan or spend money needlessly.

]]> By: admin http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-623 admin Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:59:24 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-623 @Leanna, Apply as soon as you can, provided it doesn't affect how long you can use the visa for. If they told you it takes 4 business days, then maybe two weeks in advance would be reasonable. Good luck in Taiwan! @Leanna,
Apply as soon as you can, provided it doesn’t affect how long you can use the visa for. If they told you it takes 4 business days, then maybe two weeks in advance would be reasonable. Good luck in Taiwan!

]]> By: Leanna http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/teaching-in-taiwan/visas/comment-page-1/#comment-622 Leanna Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:34:04 +0000 http://www.teachenglishtaiwan.net/?page_id=55#comment-622 I am planning on moving to Taiwan in January (a little less than 3 months from now!) and I am planning on applying for a multiple-entrance visa. I am wondering how soon you think I should apply. I was planning on submitting my application in a few weeks (early Nov). I know that the application should be processed in 4 business days, but I want to get this process over so I can move forward with the rest of my plans. How far in advance do you think I should apply and also, how likely is it of being denied? I already have a contact in Taiwan, so I have a place to live and everything, I just really want to move there so I am getting overly nervous. Thanks :) I am planning on moving to Taiwan in January (a little less than 3 months from now!) and I am planning on applying for a multiple-entrance visa. I am wondering how soon you think I should apply. I was planning on submitting my application in a few weeks (early Nov). I know that the application should be processed in 4 business days, but I want to get this process over so I can move forward with the rest of my plans. How far in advance do you think I should apply and also, how likely is it of being denied? I already have a contact in Taiwan, so I have a place to live and everything, I just really want to move there so I am getting overly nervous. Thanks :)

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