{"id":968,"date":"2020-12-04T08:17:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T00:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/?page_id=968"},"modified":"2023-05-30T16:02:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T08:02:15","slug":"work-in-taiwan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/?page_id=968","title":{"rendered":"WORKING IN TAIWAN"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Foreign Professionals to Work in Taiwan<\/h3>\n
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The area provides necessary information for foreign professionals to work in Taiwan. The approved works that foreign professionals can apply for include 7 categories such as : A. Specialized or Technical Works; B. The Director or Manager of an Approved Business Invested or Established by Overseas Chinese or Foreigner(s); C. School teacher; D. Full-time Foreign Teacher in Cram School; E. Sports Coaching or Athlete; F. Arts and Performing Arts; G. Contracting Foreigners.<\/p>\n

1. Specialized or Technical Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

A01. Civil Engineering or Practice of Architecture<\/p>\n

A02. Communications and Transportation<\/p>\n

A03. Tax and Financial Services<\/p>\n

A04. Practice of Real Estate Agency<\/p>\n

A05. Immigration Services<\/p>\n

A06. Practice of Attorneys, or of Patent Attorneys<\/p>\n

A07. Practice of Technicians<\/p>\n

A08. Health Care<\/p>\n

A09. Environmental Protection<\/p>\n

A10. Culture, Sports, and Recreation Services<\/p>\n

A11. Academic Research<\/p>\n

A12. Practice of Veterinarians<\/p>\n

A13. Manufacturing<\/p>\n

A14. Wholesales<\/p>\n

A15. Other Work Designated As Per the Joint Consultation of the Central Governing Authority and the Central Competent Authorities<\/p>\n

ASO. Spouses of Foreign Professionals Taking partly-hours Specialized or Technical Works<\/p>\n

2. The Director or Manager of an Approved Business Invested or Established by Overseas Chinese or Foreigner(s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

B00. Overseas Chinese or Foreign Investment Officer<\/p>\n

BS0. Spouses of Foreign Professionals Taking partly-hours Works as the Director or Manager of an Approved Business Invested or Established by Overseas Chinese or Foreigner(s)<\/p>\n

3. School Teacher <\/strong><\/p>\n

From 2018 February 8, Work permit application for school teacher shall be submitted to and issued by Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n

4. Full-time Foreign Teacher in Cram School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foreigners be employed for teaching official language used in the country specified in the passport of the teacher in a short-term cram school registered in accordance with Supplementary Education Act.<\/p>\n

5. Sports Coaching or Athlete<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foreigners who meet specific qualification be employed for sports coaching or athlete. For example, a sports coach should hold a National Coaching Certificate or an athlete should have participated in national or international sport competition.<\/p>\n

E01. Sports Coaching<\/p>\n

E02. Sports Assignments<\/p>\n

6. Arts and Performing Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foreigners engage in arts or performing arts occupation in regulated work place.<\/p>\n

7. Contracting Foreigners<\/strong><\/p>\n

A foreign legal person appoints a foreigner worker to engage in works in order to perform contracts of construction, sale, and technical cooperation and so forth necessities. The related regulation is different based on foreigners\u2019 staying period.<\/p>\n

Source: https:\/\/ezworktaiwan.wda.gov.tw\/<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Criteria for Foreign and Overseas Chinese Students to Work in Taiwan<\/h3>\n
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Beside criteria for the enterprise who wants to appoint foreign graduates to a position for specialized or technical works, applicants should have Bachelor degree or above in R.O.C., and employment permits will be distributed to those who score above 70 points as the following table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Comment Item<\/strong><\/td>\nContent and Rating<\/strong><\/td>\nPoints<\/strong><\/td>\nRequired Documents and Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Education<\/td>\nDoctoral Degree<\/td>\n30<\/td>\nPhotocopy of overseas Chinese or foreign student diploma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master\u2019s Degree<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average monthly salary<\/td>\n> NT$47,971<\/td>\n40<\/td>\nPhotocopy of employment contract signed by employer and overseas Chinese or foreign student. Contract should state average monthly salary (in NT$), names of both parties, job, title, job description, employment duration, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NT$40,000- NT$47,971<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NT$35,000- NT$40,000<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NT$31,520-NT$35,000<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work Experience<\/td>\nOver 2 years<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nPhotocopy of overseas Chinese or foreign student\u2019s full-time work experience certification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 1 year less than 2<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualified to serve in relevant capacity<\/td>\nThose possessing special expertise required by company for relevant position<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nPhotocopy documentation certifying overseas Chinese or foreign student\u2019s special expertise (i.e. professional training for the role, course attendance, skill certification, creative works competition awards, patents, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chinese language ability<\/td>\nChinese Language Proficiency Test Level
\n\u201cFluent\u201d or higher<\/td>\n		30<\/td>\nOne of the following documents:<\/p>\n

I. Photocopy of overseas Chinese or foreign student Chinese language proficiency test result of \u201cIntermediate\u201d or higher.<\/p>\n

II. Photocopy of one of the following documents certifying overseas Chinese or foreign student\u2019s Chinese language studies:<\/p>\n

(1) Chinese studies Coursework grading documentation while attending school in the R.O.C.<\/p>\n

(2) Documentation of Chinese studies hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Chinese Language Proficiency Test Level \u201cAdvanced\u201d<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chinese Language Proficiency Test Level \u201cIntermediate\u201d<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Multi-lingual ability<\/td>\nLanguage skills in 2 foreign languages in addition to Chinese<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nPhotocopy of the overseas student\u2019s passport. To prove the proficiency of a second foreign language, as the following:<\/p>\n

I. Photocopy of overseas Chinese or foreign student\u2019s foreign language ability certification.<\/p>\n

II. Photocopy of document certifying overseas Chinese or foreign student\u2019s foreign language study of over 360 hours.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Language skills in 1 foreign languages in addition to Chinese<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Personal overseas development<\/td>\nThose residing in foreign countries 6 or more years<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nPhotocopy of the overseas student\u2019s passport.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compliance with government policy<\/td>\nCompanies or employees conforming to government policies related to industrial development<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nCopy of central competent authority issued employer compliance with government policy documentation, i.e.:<\/p>\n

I. Conforms to excellent backbone business qualifications.<\/p>\n

II. Businesses establishing operational headquarters in the R.O.C (corporate operations headquarters recognition letter).<\/p>\n

III. Businesses establishing R & D centers in the R.O.C. (implementing unit approval letter)<\/p>\n

IV. Conforms to Head-Start Taiwan: institutions with \u201cnew business recognition principle of innovative ability\u201d<\/p>\n

V. Recognition letter or certification of conformation to industrial development policy issued by central competent authority.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Qualifying Score<\/td>\n<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u203bForeigners-related laws and regulations refer to the Article 5-1 in the \u201cQualifications and Criteria Standards for foreigners undertaking the jobs specified under Article 46.1.1 to 46.1.6 of the Employment Service Act<\/a>,\u201d and Ref. Lao-Dong-Fa-Guan-Zi-1090508577<\/a> dated June 11, 2020.<\/p>\n

Source: https:\/\/ezworktaiwan.wda.gov.tw\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What should foreigners remind when working in Taiwan?<\/h3>\n
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There are several avenues to consider when deciding to work abroad. You can work through an agency, get a visa to work over the holidays, volunteer, find full-time or part-time employment or work abroad by other means. Before you look for a job in another country, it’s important to make a strategic decision based on several of the following factors:<\/p>\n

Different languages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your overseas job may require you to communicate in their native language. If you have a particular job you’re interested in, research the required languages you need to know and ensure you’re capable of learning them in time.<\/p>\n

Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n

As with time zones, many countries have different holidays. For example, companies outside the United States do not observe Thanksgiving so plan your vacations accordingly.<\/p>\n

Work permit and visa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overseas companies may require you to obtain a work permit or visa to work or even apply for a job with them. You also need to keep in mind your work permit’s time limitations in case it doesn’t last throughout the duration of your job.<\/p>\n

Economy, politics and culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you decide to work abroad, it’s important to prepare yourself for the country’s cultural customs and etiquette. The company you decide to work for may also have a different work environment or working hours so it’s important to remain adaptable.<\/p>\n

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Source: https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/finding-a-job\/how-to-get-a-job-in-another-country<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

How could foreigners look for a job in Taiwan?<\/h3>\n
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After graduation, some\u00a0careful thought\u00a0should reveal as the following:<\/p>\n

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  1. Determine the type of\u00a0job\u00a0you want.<\/li>\n
  2. Decide what country you want to\u00a0work\u00a0in.<\/li>\n
  3. Find\u00a0a\u00a0job\u00a0you’re interested in.<\/li>\n
  4. Apply for a visa or\u00a0work\u00a0permit.<\/li>\n
  5. Update and localize your resume.<\/li>\n
  6. Apply for the\u00a0job.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Provided that you want to find a job in Taiwan, we have several popular and useful websites:<\/p>\n

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    1. Taiwan Jobs: https:\/\/www.taiwanjobs.gov.tw\/home109\/index.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. 1111 HR bank: https:\/\/www.1111.com.tw\/<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. 104 HR bank: https:\/\/www.104.com.tw\/jobs\/main\/<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. 518 HR bank: https:\/\/www.518.com.tw\/<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Google website and key in “(what kind of job you want) + recruitment”<\/li>\n
    6. If finding a job at university, you could log on the university website and go to Human Resource department.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-968","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","clearfix"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=968"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1172,"href":"https:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/968\/revisions\/1172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elleng.tcu.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}