Important Travel Update: Mandatory Online Arrival Card for ARWA2026

Dear Colleagues and Attendees, 

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Taiwan for the upcoming ARWA!

To ensure your journey and immigration process are as smooth as possible, we want to share an important update regarding the Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC). Please review the updated guidelines below to see if you need to complete this form prior to your flight.

Who MUST Complete the Form

If you fall into the following categories, you are required to register online within 3 days before your entry into Taiwan:

• Travelers entering Taiwan with a foreign passport (e.g., USA, Australia, European nations, etc.).

• Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau travelers holding an Entry Permit - Multiple Entry/Exit Permit.

Official Link: https://twac.immigration.gov.tw/ (The application is completely free of charge)

Who DOES NOT Need to Complete the Form

You are exempt from filling out the TWAC if you are:

• Entering Taiwan with a valid Taiwan Residence Permit or Residence Visa.

• A Hong Kong or Macau traveler entering with an Entry Permit - Single Entry/Exit Permit (online system).

• A Hong Kong or Macau traveler entering with an Entry Permit - Temporary Stay Permit applied for online.

(If you fall into the exempt categories, you can enter Taiwan using your standard procedures without registering for the TWAC).

Why this matters: Airlines and immigration are strictly enforcing these requirements. A fellow attendee recently noted that completing this in advance will save you significant time and stress upon arrival.

If this requirement applies to you, please take a few minutes to fill out the form before your departure. If you have already done so, or if you are exempt, please simply disregard this message.

Safe travels, and we can't wait to see you in Taiwan soon!

  Regards,

  ARWA 2026 Organizing Team

[ARWA 2026] Release of Updated Program Rundown

Dear ARWA 2026 Presenters and Participants,

We are pleased to announce that the updated program rundown for the upcoming ARWA 2026 conference is now available. Please find the detailed schedule attached to this email.

We have tried our very best to fulfill all requests from the presenters and correct the information. Kindly ask all presenters to review the document carefully to confirm their presentation details.

Thank you for your cooperation and contribution to the conference. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Sincerely,

The ARWA 2026 Organizing Committee

ARWA_Prog_Rundown_20260212.pdf

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Webmaster note: The program can also be viewed dynamically on our Program page, accessible by members and attendees: https://www.arwasia.org/program or under the Conference tab of the website.

[ARWA 2026] Important Update: ARWA 2026 Registration & Refund Policy Regarding Entry Permits

Dear Participants and Colleagues,

We understand that some registrants are currently facing challenges regarding entry permits (visas) for Taiwan. Please be assured that the organizing committee has discussed this matter with ARWA officers to ensure a fair solution for our community.

To address these concerns, we have established the following updated cancellation and refund policies. Please note that these special conditions apply exclusively to ARWA 2026.

Updated Refund Policy

1. Cancellations due to Visa/Entry Permit Issues.

If you are unable to attend because you cannot obtain an entry permit:

On or before 28 February 2026: You are eligible for a refund of both the Registration Fee and the Membership Fee, minus a 10% administration fee (this is charged to cover platform processing fees incurred during payment and subsequent refunds).

From 1 March 2026 onwards: No refunds of both the Registration Fee and the Membership Fee will be possible.

2. Cancellations for All Other Reasons. 

For cancellations not related to visa issues, the following timeline applies:

On or before 28 February 2026: You will receive a refund of the Registration Fee, minus a 10% administration fee.

From 1 March 2026 onwards: No refunds of the Registration Fee will be possible.

Note ¹: According to the regulation, the Membership Fee is non-refundable for non-visa cancellations.

Note ²: Please email arwaenquiry@gmail.com directly for cancellation issues.

Action Required for Presenters

We kindly ask that all presenters please register by the original deadline, even if you are still awaiting your visa or entry permit. It is crucial that we confirm all presenters to finalize the conference program. Rest assured that if your visa is subsequently denied, the special refund policy mentioned above (Point 1) will apply to you.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of ARWA.

Regards,

The ARWA 2026 Organizing Committee