AVAI VAYAYANA
Australian expat in Taiwan
Forum posts
14
About me
Australian
Lives in Chiayi, Taiwan
Speaks Mandarin Taiwanese Malay Indonesian English
Registration: 17 December 2019
Activity
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?Why do suppose they should? Taiwan does not need retirees to move to Taiwan there is no benefit in doing that. I love how the other person claims their friends have ... Read More
Considering moving the family to Taiwan...Looking for some info by Twaned
Hi there, My husband and I would like to relocate to Asia with our 2 year old son in the next 2-3 years. I spent my 20s teaching abroad and would like to return to Asia, as one of my favourite places. We've been discussing where we would like to ...
You should contact the British and other international schools in Taiwan. The available places for teachers is limited and highly competitive. The local healthcare system is great but does not cover everything. Even then if you pay privately it is ... 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.Well if you now live here on a visitor visa more than 183 days a year you would be legally required to do so under new tax laws. So come on over. You can satisfy ... 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
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 ...
So it seems you just want an ARC to get Taiwan's NHI medical care services. lolz 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. ...
Taiwanese is a local language mostly spoken by older people, as stated above, and mostly in more rural areas of the country.Not so. Nowadays you wont get some jobs if you are not fluent in Taiwanese and that includes in Taipei. Many young people ... 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. ...
Australia welcomes retiree, however they cannot get any social security or medical benefits they have to pay for everything. They cannot get permanent residency. They must also show proof of satisfactory retirement income. I am having Tri focal ... Read More
Spouse Dependent ARC/ Divorce protocol by poetpainterl
Hello people, I've been living in Taiwan for 17 years. I have a Paiwanese wife and 2 children aged 2 and 4. unfortunately my wife and I are filing for divorce very soon and she is agreeing to grant me full custody of both children. My ARC is a ...
The laws are that you can stay until the youngest one reaches the age of independence which is 20 years old in Taiwan. Your divorce will not prevent you living in Taiwan. Also after 5 years hear you can become a permanent resident. Read More
Buying a car in Taiwan by Kenjee
Hi, To be able to move in Taiwan, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand. What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Taiwan: car registration, insurance, etc.? What are the relevant authorities or ...
anyone with an ARC can buy a car in Taiwan and register it in their own name. IT's quite easy to get a local license and Taiwan has many places that licenses from overseas are recognized to swap for a Taiwan license. Or simply take the license ... 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. ...
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. ... 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 ...
Taiwan does not offer residency for retirees. Countries such as Australia Malaysia and Thailand do. Any previous business you owned in Taiwan is irrelevant and would provide no leverage. 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. ...
And I agree with cmgorae above, it's a matter of spending time searching and list yourself. I believe Taiwan is not one of the most difficult countries in Asia to find an English teaching job or to move there.I am curious how long ago you lived ... 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. Good luck.Your research is clearly wrong. I obtained citizenship in the 1990's. Since 2000 over 140,000 expats have become citizens in Taiwan. Since 2000 less than ... Read More