Taiwan Work Permit Application Requirements and Restrictions

Foreign students who come to Taiwan to study Mandarin, who have studied for over 6 months and hold an ARC for studying Chinese (Visa code FR), can apply for a work permit online.

With a work permit, students can work for up to 20 hours per week.

Required Documents for Application

1. Photocopy of passport
2. Photocopy of student ID (front and back, the date of the registration stamp on the back must be the correct period of study)
3. Photocopy of ARC
4. Latest proof of registration and attendance record (with results included)
5. Please go to the post office to fill a transfer form and pay the Ministry of Labour review fee of NTD $100.
   • Recipient account number: 19058848
   • Recipient account name: 勞動部勞動力發展署聘僱許可收費專戶 (Ministry of Labor Workforce Development Agency Employment Permit Fee Account)

Important Notes

1. Work permits issued by the Ministry of Labor have a validity period. Please be sure to reapply before expiration to continue your work eligibility.
2. If you work without a valid work permit during your employment period, you may face penalties such as fines, inability to extend your ARC validity, or forced departure from Taiwan within a limited period.