Daily Life & Learning
I want to learn Chinese and understand Taiwanese law and customs
The National Immigration Agency offers free life adaptation courses covering Chinese, Taiwanese laws, employment, healthcare, and more. New immigrants can also apply for community literacy programs to integrate into Taiwanese life faster.
Step-by-step guide
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Check the NIA website for local class schedules
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Bring your ARC to register for free adaptation classes
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Use the New Immigrant Family Service Center in your city
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Learn online: NIA multilingual video courses
Related Subsidies & Protections
Overseas Empowerment Program for New Immigrants and Their Children (Fully Subsidized)
New immigrants and their children will receive full subsidies for returning to their country of origin for more than 7 days during long holidays for cultural exploration, mother tongue learning, or corporate internships, with a maximum subsidy of NT$100,000.
Digital Literacy Enhancement Program for New Immigrants (Free Courses)
We offer 20 hours of free digital courses covering tablet operation, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and online service application. This aims to bridge the digital gap for new immigrants.
Chinese Language Learning Class for New Immigrants
Free, government-run Mandarin classes for new immigrants — the foreign or mainland-Chinese spouses and families of Taiwanese nationals — and their children. On a work or student visa instead? See the options inside for learning Chinese in Taiwan, and call the 1990 hotline to check your eligibility.
Subsidy for direct hiring of foreign caregivers
Families hiring foreign caregivers can now opt for direct hiring. They can apply for services from the Direct Hiring Joint Service Centre, which waives intermediary fees and provides free matching and document processing services from the government.
Subsidy for regular health check-ups for foreign migrant workers
For migrant workers legally employed in Taiwan, their employers are legally required to cover the cost of annual health checkups. If an employer illegally shifts the cost to the migrant worker, the worker can apply for a refund and file a complaint with the competent authority.
Incentive for new immigrants obtaining technical certification
New immigrants are encouraged to obtain national-level technical skill certificates to improve their professional skills. A reward of NT$2,000-4,000 is given for Level C certification, and NT$4,000-8,000 for Level B certification.