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International Student Guidebook

Life Information
Insurance

Insurance
Upon registration, newly-enrolled students shall submit a proof of health and
medical insurance valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in
Taiwan.
According to MOE regulations, international students who haven’t taken
out insurance should take out health and medical insurance for international
students for 6 months. The premium is NT$500 every month.
National Health Insurance (NHI)
International students who have stayed in Taiwan for six full months after
receiving ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) are required to participate in the
National Health Insurance program. During these six months, only one trip
outside of Taiwan is allowed and the trip must not exceed 30 days. Trip days
may be added onto the remaining days one requires to complete a full stay of
six months.
The OIA Office will help students in applying for the National Health Insurance.
The NHI premium is NT$749 every month, and the premium for one semester
(6 months) is NT$4,494. The University will collect the six-month premium with
the tuition & fees at the beginning of each semester.
For students who are NOT qualified to enroll in this program, you may enroll in
the insurance programs NKUST provides.
※Required documents for applying insurance and NHI card: NHI Card
1.Photocopy of your student ID card (both sides)
2.Photocopy of your ARC (both sides)
3.1 two-inch ID photo
※Penalties for violation
NHI is a compulsory program for all residents
in Taiwan. Those who fail to participate in the
NHI program shall pay a fine of NT$3,000 to
NT$15,000, and they should pay the NHI premium
from the date on which they are qualified to participate in the NHI program.
※How to apply for re-issuing or replacing NHI card?
If the NHI card is damaged, lost, or if there is a change of card holder’s
information or photo, please fill in the application form and submit the
application with a processing fee of NT$200 to the National Health Insurance
Administration or postal offices.
※Relevant website
National Health Insurance Administration http://www.nhi.gov.tw/english/
Kaoping Division
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00-17:30
Address: No.157, Jiuru 2nd Rd., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City 80706, Taiwan
(R.O.C.) Tel: 07-323312

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