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!

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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)