Page 175 - 2018 OUTLINE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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National Immigration

Cambodian, and Burmese, available for new immigrants to learn the customs, culture differences,
welfare, law and the assistances in Taiwan.

In order to promote the plan "Equal-Opportunity Digital Learning Platform for New Immigrants", the
third stage of the plan was continued in 2018. Another 4 physical courses, 4 practical courses, and 8 digital
courses were added. It is estimated that 9,300 trainees will be trained. Also, the "Program of Assuring

Broadband Internet Access for New Immigrants" promotes new measures such as sharing of portable
devices, building digital opportunity centers for New Immigrants, and exchange platform.

III. Borders Management

1. Promoting "the Global Entry Plan"

Based on the mutual benefit contract with the
United States of America,which was signed on April
5, 2016, Taiwan has become an US Global Entry
member. Starting from November 1, 2017, travelers
between Taiwan and the US are allowed to use

arrival smartgates, which provides them great
convenience.

2.Enhancing the Service of e-Gate ▲ Official Launch Ceremony of e-Gate for the United
States and Global Entry for Taiwan
The NIA has continued to promote the service

of e-Gate. By the end of 2017, 66 e-Gates have
started operating, a total of 4,970,455 people have
registered and 57,109,214 people have used the
system. To improve the effectiveness and efficiency
of e-Gate, the NIA not only cooperated with

Travel Agents Association of Taiwan to encourage
tourist groups enrollments, but also provided the ▲ The Passenger Applying for e-Gate Enrollment
public with 10 different service centers around

Taiwan to register for the service of e-Gate. Last but not least, the NIA promoted e-Gate service by using
media,including television, e-newsletter, the internet, and newspapers.

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