Arnie
@arnie
American looking for information about Taiwan
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Lives in Rochester, NY USA
Registration: 25 June 2010
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American retiring to Taiwan by arnie
As a 73 year old retiree interested in retiring to Taiwan I found it almost impossible. I'm surprised Taiwan would want to lose such a potential source of revenue. Retirees who retire overseas are usually well set financially. Thus they ...
Why do you suppose does Taiwan not have a similar retirement visa as Thailand? Read More
American retiring to Taiwan by arnie
As a 73 year old retiree interested in retiring to Taiwan I found it almost impossible. I'm surprised Taiwan would want to lose such a potential source of revenue. Retirees who retire overseas are usually well set financially. Thus they ...
What if the foreigner owns a business in Taiwan but does not retire as owner? A Taiwan citizen would run the day to day operations as Director of Operations. The owner would oversee his function. It seems extremely odd that Taiwan would want to ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ...
I would be more than happy to pay Taiwan income taxes on my retirement income. Read More
retire legally and healthcare insurance in Taiwan by happyretire
Hello, I have 2 questions : 1) How a US passport holder to legally retire in Taiwan ? 2) How much does a foreigner need to pay for the monthly healthcare premium in Taiwan ? 3) What is the coverage an insured member will get ? 4) Is it worth to ...
I didn't say I wanted NHI. I have my own medical insurance. You should not assume anything. Like I said, Me and other retirees have much to offer Taiwan financially. We would NOT be a burden on Taiwan's resources. Do I detect a bit of ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ...
Avai, Your last sentence is exactly what I mean. There is NO way for a retiree to retire to Taiwan. Many other countries do offer methods to retire permanently to their countries. The point I was making is that Taiwan is losing out on a very ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ...
Avai, What is the source of your information? I am retired and have no desire to work in Taiwan. How many unemployed retirees have received permanent residency cards/Visas? And what is the source of your information? I have read the rules and ... Read More
American retiring to Taiwan
As a 73 year old retiree interested in retiring to Taiwan I found it almost impossible. I'm surprised Taiwan would want to lose such a potential source of revenue. Retirees who retire overseas are usually well set financially. Thus they ... Read More
getting permanent residency/citizenship and surviving financially by misterinternational
hi, i'm an abc (american born chinese). i speak english fluently, as you can see, and i know a tiny bit of mandarin. i have a bachelor's degree in psychology. basically i don't have any useful skills. i have a few questions: 1. ...
My research reveals that it's almost impossible to obtain citizenship. As to permanent residency, Taiwan has an Alien Residency Card or ARC. That is very difficult to obtain unless you are gainfully employed or have a valid offer of ... Read More
retire legally and healthcare insurance in Taiwan by happyretire
Hello, I have 2 questions : 1) How a US passport holder to legally retire in Taiwan ? 2) How much does a foreigner need to pay for the monthly healthcare premium in Taiwan ? 3) What is the coverage an insured member will get ? 4) Is it worth to ...
I am not an expert in Taiwan's immigration regulations. However, in order to stay in Taiwan long term you need an Alien Resident Card (ARC). Something akin to the USA Green Card. My investigation reveals that obtaining an ARC is extremely ... Read More
Any retired expats in Taiwan? by Retired in Hualien
Greetings, I am a young retiree who has recently relocated to Hualien city in Taiwan. I am Chinese Canadian who has traded in his snow shoes for golf shoes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my thirty seven years in the great white north, but it is time to ...
Here is one cheaper way to use your Canadian check in Taiwan. It might be a bit convoluted but it works. 1. Open a PayPal account (www.paypal.com) online. 2. Request a PayPal debit MasterCard. 2. Have your check automatically deposited into a ... Read More
Americans Treated Unfairly by arnie
Why is it that most Taiwanese think that all Americans are wealthy people? Most are NOT millionaires ... not even close. We Americans are usually deep in financial debt and have very small bank accounts. What really bothers me is the fact that ...
Thank you for your comments. I run a web site called Eye On Taiwan. It's a digest of sorts of Taiwan news and information.** Read More
Taiwanese Etiquette by gulfport
i'd like to ask what are some do's and don't in regards to Taiwanese etiquette. for instance shaking hands in some Asian cultures is a no no; taking off one's shoes before entering an office, house or shop is a must. touching or ...
I know that you should never give a clock or watch to anyone as a gift. It's considered very bad. Sometimes the recipient will give you some money so that it is as if he is buying the time piece from you and that you're not giving it to ... Read More
Americans Treated Unfairly
Why is it that most Taiwanese think that all Americans are wealthy people? Most are NOT millionaires ... not even close. We Americans are usually deep in financial debt and have very small bank accounts. What really bothers me is the fact that ... Read More
Possible to leave a life behind? by baba pengyou
I'm a healthy older guy who's worked all his life and now at age 60 retired from radio broadcasting. Very interested in life in Taiwan, possibly teaching English and at the same time, learning Mandarin. I've been studying it for a few years now ...
I want to do the same thing. I'm 66, retired and I desperately want to immigrate to Taiwan for the rest of my life. I love the Island and the people. There are three issues which make this dream a nightmare: 1. Taiwan's immigration laws are as ... Read More
obtain an ARC in Taiwan
I am now retired and so want to live in Taiwan permanently. However, Taiwan's immigration laws make it almost impossible to be retired and get an ARC. My dream of living out my days in Taiwan is fading fast, unfortunately. At 66 years old I don't ... Read More