Work Permit

International students (including students from Hong Kong and Macau) who would like to work/intern in Taiwan are required to apply for work permission regardless of the place of employment. International students working without a work permit could be fined between NT$30,000 to NT$150,000. Students need to be aware that unauthorized employment could lead to deportation.

Application for a work permit:
Online application only:
https://ezwp.wda.gov.tw/wcfonline/wSite/Control?function=IndexPage
Requested documents:
Passport
Alien Resident Certificate
Student ID or Certificate of Enrollment (Photocopies of both sides of ID, indicating enrollment of current semester)
Receipt of application fee (Payment of NT$100 must be made at the post office before completing online application. Fill in receipt number of postal remittance while applying online).
Note:
Work permit validity
For those who apply in the 1st semester, the work permits are valid until March 31 of the 2nd semester.
For those applying in the 2nd semester, their work permits will be valid until September 30 of the same year.
For students graduating in the current academic year, their work permits will be valid until June 30, or December 30.
It often takes five to 10 working days to review the application and issue the work permit. Students are recommended to obtain their work permit via electronic official document instead of choosing to have their work permits delivered by mail.
Proof of Extended Study Certificate (apply at Office #204, Fe Hwa Building) must be attached along with other documents to apply a work permit).

Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor
TEL: (02) 8995-6000
Address: 10 F, No. 39, Chung-Hwa Rd. Sec. 1, Taipei City 10042, Taiwan
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-12:30, 13:30-17:30