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
- Photocopy of passport
- Photocopy of student ID (front and back, the date of the registration stamp on the back must be the correct period of study)
- Photocopy of ARC
- Latest proof of registration and attendance record (with results included)
- 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
- Work permits issued by the Ministry of Labor have a validity period. Please be sure to reapply before expiration to continue your work eligibility.
- 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:
- You will not be allowed to extend your residence in Taiwan
- Even if you are accepted into a university, you may not be able to switch to a degree student visa
- A violation record will make it harder for you to enter Taiwan in the future
Fines:
- Students may be fined NT$30,000 to NT$150,000.
- 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.