Work Permit
International students who wish to work / intern in Taiwan (either on campus or off campus) are required to apply for and obtain a work permit before starting work. Please note that holding a job without applying for a work permit in advance, could be fined between NT$30,000 to NT$150,000!
- Regulations
- The status of international students in Taiwan should be in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education.
- According to "Regulations on the Permission and Administration of the Employment of Foreign Workers", applicants can apply for a student work permit since the first semester. However, a transcript of one-year language course in Taiwan should be presented for language course learners.
- The maximum period validity of a student work permit is six months.
- For applications made in the first semester, the work permit is valid until March 31 of the following semester; for applications made in the second semester, the work permit is valid until September 30 of the same year.
- The maximum work hours are 20 hours per week, except during summer and winter breaks.
- Workforce Development Agency has the right to revoke the permit if an applicant does not follow the regulations.
- According to Employment Services Act, foreigners who work without a work permit will be fined from NT 30,000 to NT150, 000.
- Students should return the work permit (if still valid) to the university if they withdraw or take leave from school.
- For more details and regulations, please contact the Workforce Development Agency
Website: http://www.wda.gov.tw/
Address: 10 F, No. 39, Sec. 1, Chung-Hwa Rd., Taipei City 10042, Taiwan
TEL: (02)8995-6000 / (02)8995-6866 E-mail: wda@wda.gov.tw
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-12:30, 13:30-17:30
- Governmental Regulations
Employment Service Act (Article 50)
Regulations on the Permission and Administration of the Employment of Foreign Workers
(Please refer to Chapter 4 Application for Permit(s) to Employ Class C Foreign Worker(s)/ Article 30~35)