Visa Service in Taiwan
To work in Taiwan as a foreign national, you will require three essential documents, such as a Taiwan Work Permit for authorization, a Taiwan Visa for travel related to employment, and a Taiwan Residence Permit (Alien Resident Certificate, or ARC) for long-term living in Taiwan.
It is important to note that Taiwan work permits are only issued to specific categories of workers. Our service offers professional advice and application assistance to help you navigate this process.
Types of work Permits offered in Taiwan
Type A: Work permit for professional employees
This work permit is a standard requirement, according to the Taiwan Immigration Department, for individuals working in Taiwan. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Employer requirements:
- Annual sales of NTD$10,000,000 or more (for the most recent year or the average of the previous 3 years).
- For newly established companies or branches, the requirement is adjusted to a minimum capital amount of NTD$5,000,000.
- For representative offices, valid business proof should be provided.
Employee requirements:
- Possession of a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree along with 2 years of working experience.
- A minimum salary of approximately NTD$48,000.
Type B: Work permit for a responsible manager
This work permit is commonly required for the position of a responsible manager. To be eligible for this work permit, the following criteria must be fulfilled:
Employer Requirements:
- Only one responsible manager can be appointed per business entity.
- The responsible manager should constitute 1/3 of the foreign investor.
- Annual sales must be NTD$3,000,000 or more (based on the most recent year or the average of the previous 3 years).
- For newly established companies or branches, the minimum capital requirement is adjusted to NTD$500,000.
- Representative offices must provide valid business proof.
Employee Requirements:
- None.
Gold Card for Special Professional Employees
This work permit is a novel category tailored for individuals with specialized professions. To qualify for this work permit, the following conditions must be satisfied:
Employer Requirements:
- None.
Employee Requirements:
- Possession of special expertise as announced by the Ministry of Labor or central authorities.
- A monthly salary of NTD$160,000 or more (current or within the past 3 years).
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are currently in Taiwan on a Visitor Visa for employment purposes (e.g., business, investment, employment-seeking), there is no need to leave the country to apply for a Resident Visa. You can transform your visitor visa into a resident work visa directly at the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Taiwan.
To proceed, you should apply for the Taiwan Resident (Work) Visa after your employer secures your work permit, and this should be done at least 8 days before your Visitor Visa expires.
Following the issuance of your work visa by the BOCA, it is essential to apply for a Taiwan residence permit at a local service center of the National Immigration Agency within 15 days.
Certainly, as soon as you are employed by a Taiwan company, you are eligible to enroll in Taiwan’s national health insurance.
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