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Work Permit & ARC Visa

Standard work authorization for foreign professionals employed by Taiwan companies. Employer applies for work permit through Ministry of Labor, then employee applies for resident visa and ARC (Alien Resident Certificate). 2026 amendments: graduates from top 1,500 universities exempted from 2-year work experience requirement; top 200 university graduates can apply directly to MOL without employer sponsorship. White-collar permits for professionals, educators, researchers typically require bachelor's degree or relevant experience. Blue-collar permits for manufacturing/construction have different requirements. Work permit tied to specific employer; changing jobs requires new application. Maximum 3-year validity, renewable up to 12 years total for most categories.

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Processing Time

Work permit: 7-14 days, ARC: 10-15 days after arrival

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Cost

Work permit: NT$500 employer fee, ARC: NT$1,000, Visa: varies

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Duration

Up to 3 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Tied to sponsoring employer

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Renewability

Can extend up to 12 years total, then must qualify for APRC

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Job offer from Taiwan employer
  • 2Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3Employer files work permit with Ministry of Labor
  • 4Employee applies for resident visa at Taiwan mission abroad
  • 5Apply for ARC within 30 days of arrival

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