Working before permit arrives

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We have contradictory information in different threads.

If I have Taiwan Area Resident Permit, do I need the work permit to work in Taiwan?

Hello friends I have a question, but before, let me explain my situation. I was born in overseas, but both of my parents are taiwanese citizens, as consequence, I have the ROC nationality (including passport), but I don’t have the household registration (and neither ID card). I hold the ROC nationality, then I can apply for the Taiwan Area Resident Certificate, right? If apply for the TARC, do I need to get the work permit to work in Taiwan? I read in some topics here (and in others website…

TARC holders with only ROC nationality have open work rights, TARC holders who are dual citizens do not have work rights and need a work permit.

ROC Citizenship & TARC Question

The TARC doesn’t actually allow you to work, it allows you to reside for Taiwan (for up to three years). However, once you have the TARC you can apply for a work permit which allows you to take any kind of employment (meaning you won’t have to rely on a particular employer for your working papers). That’s pretty easy to get, once you have your TARC; you just have to apply for it with the Labor Department.

If having a TARC meets the criteria of ESA Art. 51 Par. 1 Subpar. 3, then it should be okay from the starting date of the work permit. Are we sure it meets the criteria?

@ESA

One permitted to live with his/her lineal relative who has a registered domestic residence in the Republic of China

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