News
Course Information
Application
Scholarship
Students
FAQ

  The process for changing Visitor Visa to Alien Resident Certificate, ARC

Qualifications

1. Students holding a Visitor Visa for studying Chinese purpose.

2. 
Have continuously studied a minimum of 4 months of study, and from the date of application, continuous registration for at least 3 months.

3. Absences, including leave, must not exceed one-fourth of the total class hours.

Required Documents

Please prepare the following documents based on the National Immigration Agency website:

1. Digital file of a 2-inch headshot taken within the last 2 years.

  • The background must be white.

2. Digital files of your passport and visitor visa .
  • The passport must be valid for at least six months.

3. Digital file of the designated health examination certificate within the last 3 months
 

4. Digital file of the proof of enrollment and attendance record issued by our center
  • You must have continuously studied a minimum of 4 months of study, and from the date of application, continuous registration for at least 3 months.
  • Your absence hours, including leave, must not exceed one-fourth of the total class hours.

5. Digital file of proof of current residence
  • Such as a lease agreement, for the person being allowed to reside, photocopy of property ownership deed or photocopy of both sides of the identity card of a national property owner with a statement of consent.

6. Digital files of other documents requested on a case-by-case basis
Application Procedure

1. 15 days before your visa expires, go to the National Immigration Agency's Online Application System to upload all required documents and apply for ARC.


2. After the review and approval, pay the fee.

3. Download the e-ARC or go to the 
National Immigration Agency to get your ARC card.