hauthomme
Canadian expat in Taiwan
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Registration: 19 April 2016
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Losing hope to find a job in Taiwan by davidantolinserna
Good morning.My name is David, I have been my last year and few months studying Chinese in Taiwan. Since almost the beginning of my studies, I have been trying to find a job in Taiwan with no success.I speak spanish, english fluently and chinese ...
@davidantolinserna One reason may be xenophobia. The Taiwanese may seem nice but not underneath.Unless you have skills not found among locals, why hire a foreigner? Read More
choosing the right language academy by JaviMallorca
Hi all, ´ó¼ÒºÃ£¡I?m from Mallorca (Spain) and planning in going to Taiwan to study Chinese for a few months. Early stages, so far studying Chinese and taking HSK1 next month with aim to arrive to Taipei with HSK2 and ...
@JaviMallorca It is not about language school that mostly wants your money. They hype the courses to mislead you. Only a tiny proportion of foreigners can achieve functional levels of Chinese, ones with aptitude to learn the language. Read More
Losing hope to find a job in Taiwan by davidantolinserna
Good morning.My name is David, I have been my last year and few months studying Chinese in Taiwan. Since almost the beginning of my studies, I have been trying to find a job in Taiwan with no success.I speak spanish, english fluently and chinese ...
@davidantolinserna There may be many applicants with your skills so the competition is tough. Also unless they need your skills specifically why hire a foreigner? Read More
Migrating from Europe to Taiwan as Pensionada with good pension by Herman5412
It is almost impossible to migrate from Europe to Taiwan if you don't work but have a good steady monthly income from a pension. Why? Shouldn't Taiwan welcome these people since they spend their money in Taiwan which is good for Economy isn't it?
@Herman5412 Is it difficult? I know a retired Swiss who has lived in Taipei for 10 years and has extended his tourist visa many times. Once expired, such visa can be reapplied by going to a nearby consulate in HK, Philippines among others. Read More
Wanting Taiwanese Citizenship for Children by gobears89
Hi all,Just joined moments ago and I hope someone here can help or at least direct me accordingly...I am a US citizen. My wife of nearly 20 years is Taiwanese (born in Taoyuan). We have two children (US citizens) who are 11 and 13 years old. Our ...
@gobears89 A good place to get reliable info would be the immigration bureau. Go to the website. Read More
Im looking for a work,they could provide a contract and visa by Anne Lorca Marquez
Hello here, does anyone here looking for nanny, housekeeping, caregiver .Im interested and ready to transfer.Thanks
@Anne Lorca Marquez HI. Contact Steve Chuang at . He works for a broker and could help you. Tell him David referred you. Read More
Receiving Social Security Benefits in Taiwan by gmbruce123
I have recently returned to Taiwan to live in semi-retirement. In planning for the future two questions have come up: I have not been able to get a straight answer from the Social Security Administration: 1. Can a US citizen who is eligible for ...
@chichihhu You can get cash advance with a credit card at any ATM. CitiBank only operates corporate banking in Taiwan. Read More
Receiving Social Security Benefits in Taiwan by gmbruce123
I have recently returned to Taiwan to live in semi-retirement. In planning for the future two questions have come up: I have not been able to get a straight answer from the Social Security Administration: 1. Can a US citizen who is eligible for ...
@gmbruce123 Try emailing Gene Brownfield at genewinston@gmail.com.He is a retired American in Taiwan with an ex Taiwanese wife. Read More
Im looking for a work,they could provide a contract and visa by Anne Lorca Marquez
Hello here, does anyone here looking for nanny, housekeeping, caregiver .Im interested and ready to transfer.Thanks
@Anne Lorca Marquez?Should you not be asking your broker in Taiwan? Read More
looking for authentic canada agency in taiwan by jcli
Hello everyone, I'm a Filipina working in Taiwan, anybody here who would like to help me by introducing a legal agency here who helps deploy or process working/immigrant visas to Canada? May you be an angel-sent. Thank you :)
https://www.facebook.com/340772180177011/posts/786844925569732/ Read More
New members of the Taiwan forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Taiwan forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Check ads online for prices. There would also be movers with websites. Read More
New members of the Taiwan forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Taiwan forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Check the immigration website to see if you can get visa to come to Taiwan. Read More
New members of the Taiwan forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Taiwan forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Bonjour, Ecrivez anglais SVP. If you can't write and speak English then coming to live in Taiwan will be a steep uphill battle. Read More
Stories about renting accommodation by summernarrative
Hey everybody! I'm planning to work and live in Taiwan from Singapore. I'd love to hear your stories in regards to renting an accommodation!
In the better neighborhoods of Taipei with the MRT and other amenities within 10 min. walk, expect to pay at least NT$10K monthly for a studio apartment in an older building, or easily NT$15K or more in a building less than 10 years old. Or NT$20K ... Read More
Best usages and practices in Taiwan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Taiwan means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. Here ...
You don't seem to know the mindset among the rich in Taiwan who crave to show off with too many dollars burning holes in their pockets. Read More