Entry Procedures and Information

Entry Procedures

1. TWAC (Taiwan Arrival Card)
→ All non-Taiwanese nationals must complete the electronic arrival card (TWAC) online through the TWAC official website within 3 days before arrival .

2. Immigration and Customs Check
→ Upon arrival at the airport, follow the procedures at Immigration and Customs in order.

3. Declaration of Items
→ It is prohibited to bring items such as e-cigarettes, dried meat, salmon roe, and other restricted items.
→ Items exceeding the duty-free limit (e.g., alcohol up to 1.5 liters) must be declared and taxes paid.

4. Short-term Departure and Re-entry
→ Students holding a Resident Visa or ARC who plan a short-term trip outside Taiwan must apply for a Re-entry Permit in advance.

Important Notes

1. Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Application
→ Resident visa holders must apply for an ARC at the National Immigration Agency within 15 days after arrival.

2. Health and Quarantine
→ Taiwan has lifted quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for incoming travelers.
→ Carry health or vaccination records for reference and verification.

3. Visa Validity and Expiry
→ Failure to apply for or renew the ARC on time may result in automatic cancellation and mandatory departure .

4. Required Documents
→ Bring your passport (original and copy) , entry visa , student ID , proof of housing , and enrollment certificate .

3. References

National Immigration Agency : https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/
Bureau of Consular Affairs : https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html
TWAC Taiwan Arrival Card : https://twac.immigration.gov.tw/

Dormitory Application

1. Eligibility and Application Method

► Students who have received their student ID number

1. Dormitory Application Website for New Students: https://edupub.asia.edu.tw/dorm_apply/
2. Login Information:
   Account: Student ID number
   Password: Date of birth (YYYYMMDD, 8 digits)

► New students admitted through the University Entrance Examination

1. The university will automatically submit a dormitory application on your behalf. Please carefully read the dormitory contract to fully understand the terms and conditions.
2. For dormitory-related rules and regulations, please refer to the official guidelines.

2. Application Confirmation

1. After completing the application, you will receive a confirmation email. Your application will only be considered successful if you receive this confirmation.
2. Students who applied through the university system should check their Asia University student email account (studentID@live.asia.edu.tw)
   
   ⚠️ If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the Dormitory Service Section to verify your application status.
3. Email: dss@asia.edu.tw
4. Check-in Announcement: Information regarding check-in procedures and room assignments will be updated on the Dormitory Service Section website .

3. Dormitory Withdrawal Policy for New Students

► Before the semester starts:

1. Please fill out the online withdrawal form: https://forms.gle/Fc4j4rkcE4jJkZcC6
2. After submitting your withdrawal request, the updated payment slip will be available in the Asia University Student Information System within 1–2 business days.
3. If you submit during the weekend, please re-check and update the payment slip the following Tuesday.

► After the semester begins:

1. You must follow the official withdrawal procedure. For details, please visit the Dormitory Service Section Website → Application Area → Withdrawal Application .

New Student Registration Guidelines

1. Registration Location:
Office of International Affairs (L105)

2. Required Documents:

📌 Please prepare photocopies of the above documents and bring them to the office, or you may scan them at the office.

3. Tuition Payment and Related Procedures

► After submitting the documents, please proceed to the Cashier's Office for payment and obtain a payment receipt .
► Only with the payment receipt can you apply for a Certificate of Enrollment .
► With both the Certificate of Enrollment and Dormitory Certificate , you may then apply for the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) .

4. Upload to New Student Registration System
The following documents must be uploaded:

🔗 Please complete the online form at: New Student Registration Website
Registration System Instruction Steps: Instruction Steps.pdf

📘 You can read the 2026–2027 International Student Handbook directly below. If the PDF cannot be displayed properly on your device, please click Open PDF in New Window .