I did this not so long ago. It took about 20 minutes.I also had to fill out a visa extension application, and give them a recent passport sized photo along with 1000 Taiwan dollars.They took a copy of my passport. I gave them a letter explaining why I left my previous job, and...(more)
It wouldn't be very hard to arrive on a 90 visa free entry stamp and volunteer on a farm or something like that. They would provide housing and food, but no visa or money.
The tax year in Taiwan runs from January to December. For the first six months (183 days) that you are in Taiwan, you will need to pay 18% tax on your earnings. This period of time is determined by the entry/exit stamps in your passport, and not your employment contract. You then file for...(more)
I know of a guy that has been here for quite some time. Let's just call him Mr. Ryan. He is a bit of a connoisseur on the subject. This is what he had to say:
When people in Taiwan say “foreigner” (外國人), what they usually mean is “white...(more)
Here are three reasons why Japan is the best place to start teaching abroad!1) Japanese kids are fantastic
Of course, not all Japanese kids are fantastic. There are some who get their kicks by goofing off and generally being a pain , but as a whole they are wonderful. Time and...(more)
Of course you can, but that all depends on how much you make and how much you spend. Currently I make NT600 an hour. 3 month contracts on all classes and one on ones. I get a NT50 raise after every 3 months.I only made NT14,000 my first month back and it had me worried.
The best way to get around Taipei is by the MRT or you can take bus around the town. You can ride either as much as you want once your purchase an All Pass.
The Monthly Pass “All Pass Ticket,” granting user access to Taipei’s MRT, public bus, and...(more)
I did this not so long ago. It took about 20 minutes.I also had to fill out a visa extension application, and give them a recent passport sized photo along with 1000 Taiwan dollars.They took a copy of my passport. I gave them a letter explaining why I left my previous job, and...(more)
It wouldn't be very hard to arrive on a 90 visa free entry stamp and volunteer on a farm or something like that. They would provide housing and food, but no visa or money.
The tax year in Taiwan runs from January to December. For the first six months (183 days) that you are in Taiwan, you will need to pay 18% tax on your earnings. This period of time is determined by the entry/exit stamps in your passport, and not your employment contract. You then file for...(more)
I know of a guy that has been here for quite some time. Let's just call him Mr. Ryan. He is a bit of a connoisseur on the subject. This is what he had to say:
When people in Taiwan say “foreigner” (外國人), what they usually mean is “white...(more)
Here are three reasons why Japan is the best place to start teaching abroad!1) Japanese kids are fantastic
Of course, not all Japanese kids are fantastic. There are some who get their kicks by goofing off and generally being a pain , but as a whole they are wonderful. Time and...(more)
Of course you can, but that all depends on how much you make and how much you spend. Currently I make NT600 an hour. 3 month contracts on all classes and one on ones. I get a NT50 raise after every 3 months.I only made NT14,000 my first month back and it had me worried.
The best way to get around Taipei is by the MRT or you can take bus around the town. You can ride either as much as you want once your purchase an All Pass.
The Monthly Pass “All Pass Ticket,” granting user access to Taipei’s MRT, public bus, and...(more)