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Renting in Taipei, explained.
Practical guides for foreigners navigating apartments, contracts, and life in Taiwan.
From Visa to ARC: The Path for Newcomers Moving to Taiwan
How to get ARC Taiwan status in 2026: enter on the right visa, apply within 30 days, and bring the documents, fee and address proof that trip most people up.
October 14, 2026
Can You Retire in Taiwan as a Foreigner? Visas, Costs, Healthcare and Pensions (2026)
Want to retire in Taiwan? There is no retirement visa, so here are the routes that actually work, real 2026 costs, NHI for retirees, pensions and our verdict.
October 3, 2026
Taiwan Spouse Visa: How the Joining Family Route (JFRV) Actually Works
Taiwan spouse visa guide for 2026: register the marriage first, get the JFRV, then your ARC. Documents, timeline, work rights, NHI and the road to an APRC.
October 3, 2026
How to Bring ADHD Medication to Taiwan (and Other Controlled Drugs)
Planning to bring ADHD medication to Taiwan? Which stimulants are legal, why Adderall and Vyvanse are not, the 6-month rule, and how to refill once you land.
October 3, 2026
Taiwan Rental Fine Print: Sub-Landlords, 'Rent Excludes Tax', Electricity Rates and Your ARC Address
Taiwan rental fine print explained: how to spot a 二房東 sub-landlord, what 不含稅 really means, the legal cap on electricity per kWh, and ARC address refusals.
October 3, 2026
Working Remotely From Taiwan: Digital Nomad Visa, Gold Card and Tax Rules (2026)
Taiwan digital nomad visa tax rules for 2026: which visa fits remote workers, the 90 and 183 day thresholds, why foreign-paid salary is taxed, how to file.
October 3, 2026
Where to Study Mandarin in Taiwan: NTNU MTC vs NTU CLD vs ICLP
Want to study Mandarin in Taiwan? NTNU MTC vs NTU CLD vs ICLP: 2026 tuition, hours, deadlines, the FR visa to ARC path, HES scholarship and our picks.
October 2, 2026
The Taiwan Employment Gold Card and Other Ways to Get Residency
Taiwan Employment Gold Card vs work permit, entrepreneur, investor and job-seeking visas: fees, rules and 2026 changes compared, plus which route fits you.
October 2, 2026
What Happens When Your Lease Ends: Renewal, Moving Out, and Getting Your Deposit Back
Taiwan lease renewal explained: what happens if you just stay on, how much notice to give, the joint walk-through, getting your deposit back and free mediation.
September 17, 2026
What to Bring to Your First Apartment Viewing in Taipei
Our apartment viewing checklist for Taipei: the documents to bring, the questions to ask, and 20 things to physically check in a flat before you agree to rent.
September 17, 2026
What a Normal Taipei Rental Contract Actually Looks Like
A normal Taiwan rental contract, clause by clause: deposit cap, lease length, repairs, electricity, ending early and moving out, plus the clauses that are void.
September 17, 2026
The ARC Chicken-and-Egg Problem: Renting Without an ARC Yet
The ARC Taiwan rental loop explained: landlords want an ARC, the ARC needs an address. What to show landlords instead, and a 30-day plan that breaks the loop.
September 17, 2026
5 Questions to Ask a Taiwanese Landlord Before You Sign
The 5 questions for a landlord in Taiwan that prevent most rental problems: ARC address, electricity, leaving early, repairs and deposit, with Chinese wording.
September 17, 2026