Need an Open Work Permit if Possessing an APRC?

[slawa]

FYI: I just came across this. Not saying they are right or wrong.

Q: Do I need to apply for an open work permit with the labor bureau after I receive my APRC?
A: If you are a foreign professional: Yes. This step is kind of a formality.
If you are a spouse/child of an ROC national: Yes! As per Article 51 of the Employment Service Act, you still need to apply for an open work permit because it says everyone with permanent residence needs to apply for one.
In other words, every APRC holder needs to apply for a work permit if they plan to work in Taiwan . If not, technically you can be fined for working without proper authority.

Taiwan APRC FAQ 台灣永久居留證常見問題

[tando]

@slawa

Not saying they are right or wrong.

If you are a spouse/child of an ROC national: Yes! As per Article 51 of the Employment Service Act, you still need to apply for an open work permit because it says everyone with permanent residence needs to apply for one.

They are wrong, because spouses are exempted from work permit by Article 48 of the same law and Article 9-1 of its enforcement rules.

[qwert_zuiop]

Also some news about recent changes which will go into effect some time in October(?): https://foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw/en/News_Content.aspx?n=F0746484B877D582&s=E6C946A9FB4F8DF7

Exempting from applying for work permit

§7 Foreign professionals and their dependent relatives are exempted from applying for work permits once they have gained permanent residency.

Previously, those approved for permanent residency needed to apply with the Ministry of Labor for a work permit; in the future, that will no longer be necessary.

[slawa]

I hope they revisit the law and make it more clear.
Instead of making many exceptions all over the place.
Now it is easier to say everyone on APRC does not need a work permit.

[tando]

@slawa

Now it is easier to say everyone on APRC does not need a work permit.

There may be few foreigners on APRC not spouses, dependents nor foreign professionals, by 5 year residency and assets.

[MalcolmReynolds]

@tando

@slawa

Not saying they are right or wrong.

If you are a spouse/child of an ROC national: Yes! As per Article 51 of the Employment Service Act, you still need to apply for an open work permit because it says everyone with permanent residence needs to apply for one.

They are wrong, because spouses are exempted from work permit by Article 48 of the same law and Article 9-1 of its enforcement rules.

So, you get stopped and are asked to show your APRC and your open work-permit. You don’t have an OWP because you’re the spouse of a Taiwanese citizen and you couldn’t be arsed to waste a little time to get it.

PROVE THAT YOU’RE MARRIED, RIGHT THERE ON THE SPOT!

1. The APRC doesn’t indicate marital status.
2. Do you carry a current HHR print out showing your marital status?
3. Do you carry your wife’s ID card which indicates your name as her spouse?
4. Do you keep your wife in your back pocket to show that you’re married.

The easiest, simplest way of keeping “the man” off your ass is to get the Open Work Permit just in case. It’s better to have it and not ever need to show it than to need it and have to waste a shitload of time trying to prove your marital status from some over enthusiastic copper.

[yyy]

@qwert_zuiop

Previously, those approved for permanent residency needed to apply with the Ministry of Labor for a work permit; in the future, that will no longer be necessary.

It wouldn’t be the first time the future arrived and some people didn’t notice.

[tando]

@MalcolmReynolds

The easiest, simplest way of keeping “the man” off your ass is to get the Open Work Permit just in case.

yes, it is convenient, but not legally mandated.

[ponlaihop]

is it now confirmed that the changes have been implemented?

[qwert_zuiop]

@ponlaihop

is it now confirmed that the changes have been implemented?

Good question. From what I have read in this thread, I’ll probably apply for an open work permit anyway when I hopefully get my APRC later this year.

[cluckin_bell]

Anyone with an APRC applied for an OWP recently?

According to the below post, some APRCs now come with red writing saying “the holder doesn’t need a work permit”.

Open-Work Permit Application Procedures - Step by step

NIA now print at the bottom right of the APRC in red text “持有該證書無需申請工作許可證即可工作” translation: “Holders of the certificate do not need to apply for a work permit to work”. I’ve confirmed this is printed on a Foreign Professional based APRC. If others who have recently gone to an APRC (or updated it) that is not covered under the Foreign Talent Act if they could share if any changes have been made to the card then that would be interesting to know.

[Shaun008]

@cluckin_bell

Anyone with an APRC applied for an OWP recently?

According to the below post, some APRCs now come with red writing saying “the holder doesn’t need a work permit”.

NIA now print at the bottom right of the APRC in red text “持有該證書無需申請工作許可證即可工作” translation: “Holders of the certificate do not need to apply for a work permit to work”. I’ve confirmed this is printed on a Foreign Professional based APRC. If others who have recently gone to an APRC (or updated it) that is not covered under the Foreign Talent Act if they could share if any changes have been made to the card then that would be interesting to know.

This depends on which type of APRC you have

[IanVG]

I recieved my ARPC through work in Sept 2024, and it does indeed state in Chinese in red writing on the APRC that a work permit is not needed.

[Steve4nLanguage]

@IanVG

I recieved my ARPC through work in Sept 2024, and it does indeed state in Chinese in red writing on the APRC that a work permit is not needed.

Interesting. I’ve had my work-related APRC since 2013. I just got a new one recently because I moved and also my number changed, but there’s still no indication on mine that a work permit isn’t needed.

[squall1]

Me neither, I think if you really want it they’ll redo it. Seems some kind of administrative thing they forget about when making the new card sometimes.