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Current Students - Work Permit 

International students who wish to work in Taiwan (including in NCHU laboratories) for additional income must apply for a work permit.

How to apply a work permit?

(It takes 7-14 working days to be issued)

 

Required Documents

  1. Fill in the online Application form

  2. A copy of both sides of student's ID

  3. A copy of valid Passport

  4. Formal Certificate of Enrollment of each semester

     ※ Formal Certificate of Enrollment that is provided by the OIA can't be used to apply for Work Permit

     ※ Please pay the tuition fees and complete the course selection, then print at the 1st floor of Administration Building 

  5. Consent Form (The date on the consent form must fall within the same semester as the application submission date.)

  6. Get a payment slip at OIA, pay at the Post Office:100NT

 

Useful Information

  1. Work Permit Checking-list

  2. Postal Giro Payment Slip (sample)

  3. Consent Form for Work Permit

 

Check for Status

  1. Go to Status Check of Work Permit Application for Foreign Professionals

  2. Login with your account and password

  3. Check the application

 

Regulations

  1. Work Eligibility: According to the Employment Service Act of the Ministry of Labor, international students must obtain a work permit before engaging in any employment in Taiwan.
  2. Eligibility for a Work Permit: According to the “Qualifications and Criteria Standards for Foreigners Undertaking the Jobs Specified under Article 46.1.1 to 46.1.6 of the Employment Service Act,” only officially enrolled degree students at accredited colleges or universities in Taiwan are eligible to apply for a student work permit
  3. Validity Period of the Work Permit: The validity period of the work permit shall be subject to the approval of the Ministry of Labor. Each permit may be issued for a maximum period of one year, and the expiration date shall not extend beyond September 30 of each year. If continued employment beyond one year is required, a new application must be submitted before the current permit expires.
  4. Student Employment Regulations: During the academic semester, students may work up to 20 hours per week. This restriction does not apply during summer and winter vacations.

  5. Penalties for Violations: Students who fail to apply for a work permit or violate relevant regulations may have their work permits revoked, be fined between NTD 30,000 and NTD 150,000, and, in serious cases, may be required to leave Taiwan immediately.

    **For complete regulations, please refer to the Employment Service Act of the Ministry of Labor.**

 

Contact Information

  1. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  2. Website: Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor

  3. Website: EZ Work Taiwan

  4. Tel: 0800-881-339/ (02)2380-1720

  5. Office Hour: Monday to Friday, 8:30-12:30, 13:30-17:30

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