Application Requirements and Restrictions
Taiwan Work Permit Application Requirements and Restrictions

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.

⚠️ Illegal Work Warning:

Reminder: You must apply for a work permit before working!

You absolutely CANNOT start working before your work permit is approved!

Don’t assume “I’m just helping a friend for a day or two” is okay, even working for just one second is not allowed.

If you work without obtaining a work permit, it may result in the following serious consequences:

  1. You will not be allowed to extend your residence in Taiwan
  2. Even if you are accepted into a university, you may not be able to switch to a degree student visa
  3. A violation record will make it harder for you to enter Taiwan in the future

Fines:

  1. Students may be fined NT$30,000 to NT$150,000.
  2. Employers may be fined NT$150,000 to NT$750,000.

Please follow the regulations and do not break the law. This is the best way to ensure a smooth and successful study and life experience in Taiwan.