Taiwan Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Taiwan. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Taiwan.
Travel & Leisure
- Public transport in Taiwan: How to get around in Taiwan
- Driving licenses: Getting a driving license in Taiwan
- Driving rules & regulations: Stay on the right side of the law
- Driving in Taiwan: Street Conditions in Taiwan
- Renting & importing a car in Taiwan: How to rent and import a car
- 36 hours in Taiwan: A weekend travel guide
- Time for tea: Tea in Taiwanese culture
Visas & Permits
- Taiwanese visas: Exemptions and a system overview
- Visitor visas: Short term stays for business, study or leisure
- Resident visas & work permits: Study or work in Taiwan long-term
- Naturalization: Becoming a Taiwanese national
- Getting Taiwanese citizenship: Naturalization by marriage
- Temporary & permanent residency permits: ARCs and APRCs what you need to know
Jobs
- The job market in Taiwan: What are my chances of getting a job?
- How to find a job in Taiwan: What types of jobs are available?
- Work permits and resident visas in Taiwan: Who needs one?
- Working legally: Resident visas and Alien Resident Certificates explained
- Working conditions in Taiwan: Working conditions and your rights explained
- Taiwanese work contracts: Your entitlements as an expat
- Social security: Unemployment and pension benefits
- Applying for jobs: CV formats in Taiwan
- Interview technique & business etiquette: A general guide
- Teaching English in Taiwan: What you need to know
Housing & Rentals
- Where to live in Taiwan: Renting conditions for expats
- Finding your rental home: The property search in Taiwan
- Taiwanese rental contracts: Property law and you
- Standard rentals: Housing and utilities in Taiwan
- Before signing the contract: What to check and ask about before you sign
Property
- How to find your home: Property searches in Taiwan
- Buying a house in Taiwan: Mortgages and loans for expats
- Property deals in Taiwan: Negotiating the costs & registering
- Buying advice: Things to remember when buying property in Taiwan
- Utilities in Taiwan: Getting an apartment with all the commodities
Health
- Taiwanese health care system: Coverage, insurance and payments
- Going to the doctor in Taiwan: Public, private and emergency care
- Vaccinations & special considerations: General health measures for Taiwan
- Pharmacies and medication: What should you bring from home?
- Chinese traditional medicine: An alternative available for expats
Money
- Riding the wave: Taiwan’s changing financial climate
- Banks in Taiwan: Opening an account and services
- Using your bank: Day to day use and tax rates
- Currency, transfers & exchange rates: Transferring money to and from Taiwan
Language
- Official languages of Taiwan: Spoken and written
- Language learning in Taiwan: Language schools and advice
Telephone & Internet
- Telecommunications in Taiwan: The market and making calls
- Fixed line phones: Setting up your home phone
- Mobile phones in Taiwan: Contract and prepay options
- Going online: Internet access in Taiwan
Education
- Taiwan’s education system: An overview
- Grades and semesters: School environment and typical hours
- Stages of education in Taiwan: From kindergarten to senior high
- International schools: A good starting point for expat families
- Higher education in Taiwan: Fees and enrollment for international students
Culture
- 10 things you didn’t know about Taiwan: Some interesting facts about Taiwan
- Festivals in Taiwan: An overview of the best festivals
- Five things to see in Taipei: What to do in Taiwan's capital city
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad