【OICA】Important Notice About Work Permits
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According to Articles 43 and 68 of the Employment Service Act, foreign nationals are not allowed to work in Taiwan without prior approval from the Ministry of Labor through an employer's application. Violators may be fined between NT$30,000 and NT$150,000. Furthermore, Article 50 of the same Act states that international students enrolled in public or registered private colleges/universities in Taiwan may work up to 20 hours per week during the semester, excluding winter and summer vacations. A work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor will become invalid if the student loses their student status due to suspension, withdrawal, or other reasons.
In addition, in accordance with Articles 2 and 2-1 of the “Qualifications and Review Standards for Foreigners Engaging in Work Specified in Subparagraphs 1 to 6, Paragraph 1, Article 46 of the Employment Service Act,” foreign nationals who apply for such work permits must not have worked without permission within the three years prior to the application.
If you plan to work part-time during your studies or wish to stay and work in Taiwan after graduation, you must apply for and obtain a work permit from the Ministry of Labor before engaging in any employment. Failure to do so will constitute a violation of the Employment Service Act and may negatively affect your future eligibility to work in Taiwan.