New Taipei City Service Center from National Immigration Agency, collaborated with Labor Affairs Department from New Taipei City Government paid a New Year’s visit to foreign fishing crews at Fuji Fishing Port and Danshui Fishing Port during the service hours of Mobile Service Vehicle on January 6, 2023. Gifts were given onsite in order to let foreign fishing crews feel the festive atmosphere of Lunar New Year. New Taipei City Service Center also took this opportunity to disseminate information about Alien Resident Certificate. For example, the holders of Alien Resident Certificate should apply for extension within 30 days prior to the expiry date. For alien residents who intend to return to Taiwan after home visit should apply for Re-entry Permit before leaving. There were 100 people participating in the event.
In addition, in order to let the fishing crews familiarize the epidemic prevention of African swine fever virus, illustrated multilingual cards – “3 Don’ts at NT$1 million” were distributed. Foreign fishing crews were informed of the following rules: “Don’t bring meat to Taiwan,” “Don’t buy meat products online and have them dispatched to Taiwan,” and “Don’t visit animal farms in foreign countries.” Illegal importation of meat products can be fined up to NT$ 1 million. Immigrants also need to follow the laws and thus help maintaining the quality of Taiwan’s meat industry together.