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Who are you going to call without a Taiwan mobile number?
In Taiwan, do you find yourself needing to use a local payphone to connect with your loved ones?
Let’s face it, mobile communication is essential in today’s modern world. Curiously, Taiwan appears to pose challenges for Gold Card members. Upon your successful arrival, you decide you need a local Taiwan mobile number, so you go to a mobile service shop. When you show your Gold Card or ARC at mobile service providers like Chunghwa or Taiwan Mobile, you’ll be asked for a proof of address or a permanent living abode, if none is indicated on your card. If you haven’t arranged for permanent accommodation and don’t have local contacts or relatives, you may find yourself residing in a temporary place such as a serviced apartment, hotel, or Airbnb for a month or more.
When you attempt to provide your rental agreement, it’s often deemed unacceptable because it's not classified as a permanent address. The 1,000 NTD note you handed to the staff gets returned, and the same frustrating process unfolds at the next mobile shop.
Welcome to Taiwan! This predicament is common for nearly every foreigner. Without a Taiwanese mobile number, you face challenges in communicating with friends overseas, applying for banking services—where Two-Factor Authentication is sent to a local number, applying for local job opportunities, starting a business, or even joining a local gym, among other activities.
These hurdles can make life extremely difficult for new Gold Card holders, leaving them feeling trapped. You may find yourself relying on costly roaming services for communication while attempting to cut costs by using free/public Wi-Fi, which comes with its own hacking risks. If you apply for a job with a foreign number, the chances of receiving interview callbacks diminish significantly. Basic banking services often require a local Taiwanese number for 2FA, leading to further complications.
Despite the benefits of the Gold Card for highly skilled individuals looking to contribute to Taiwan, find local employment and reside for three years, the lack of a local mobile number can result in hefty roaming charges and impede the establishment of basic rental and banking services. This challenge is just one of the many nuances that new Gold Card holders must navigate while living in Taiwan. Having navigated these obstacles ourselves, we can truly empathize and share numerous challenges that new Gold Card holders encounter when relocating to Taiwan.
Instead of resorting to using the old payphone, allow us to guide you through your Taiwan journey with experience, clarity, and care. Reach out to us by email: hosana.question@gmail.com,
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