# \#work\_permit **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/work-permit/546.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [Taiwan Employment Gold Card extension](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-employment-gold-card-extension/241991)
**Author:** [@FreedomSeeker](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/FreedomSeeker)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-employment-gold-card-extension/241991 "2026-08-18T07:59:52Z")
I would like to understand the realities of applying for a Taiwan Employment Gold Card extension. According to the information provided in Validity & Extension | Taiwan Gold Card (nat.gov.tw): “Please note that the app… --- ## [Job-seeking Visa + Work Permit Rule Change](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-seeking-visa-work-permit-rule-change/255446)
**Author:** [@Mittentalk](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mittentalk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-seeking-visa-work-permit-rule-change/255446 "2026-02-03T08:37:42Z")
Exciting Update for International Graduates in Taiwan! Starting January 1, 2026, Taiwan is introducing key changes to support international graduates seeking work after graduation. Under the amended Act for the Recruitm… --- ## [What are you allowed to do without a work permit?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-are-you-allowed-to-do-without-a-work-permit/203643)
**Author:** [@yyy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/yyy)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-are-you-allowed-to-do-without-a-work-permit/203643 "2025-05-17T09:01:43Z")
The Employment Service Act states in Art. 43 that 除本法另有規定外，外國人未經雇主申請許可，不得在中華民國境內工作。 but does not define work. The Council of Labor Affairs (predecessor to the Ministry of Labor) clarified in 2005 in an interpretatio… --- ## [Work permit](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit/250549)
**Author:** [@eatdrinktravellife](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/eatdrinktravellife)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 10:21am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit/250549 "2025-04-24T10:21:38Z")
Can you work in Taiwan without a work permit? --- ## [Work Permit after new UI](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit-after-new-ui/249856)
**Author:** [@Equilibrium](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Equilibrium)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit-after-new-ui/249856 "2025-03-24T04:23:12Z")
I have some questions about the new UI. After getting the new UI APRC, translatingtaiwan says: “1. If you have a work permit (APRC holders/students with internships or part-time jobs) you NEED to apply to the Work Deve… --- ## [Open work permit - latest details in 2024](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/open-work-permit-latest-details-in-2024/246357)
**Author:** [@iago88](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/iago88)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/open-work-permit-latest-details-in-2024/246357 "2024-11-20T01:17:10Z")
Hi folks, I’ve applied for and am currently waiting for my APRC and wanted to know if anyone had any up to date info about the next steps I’d need to take to secure an open work permit once my APRC comes through (finger… --- ## [Gold Card FAQ](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-card-faq/193244)
**Author:** [@fifieldt](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/fifieldt)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2021, 2:19pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-card-faq/193244 "2021-07-12T14:19:58Z")
For more than three years, we’ve had a vibrant thread on the Gold Card. A card that hundreds of people now hold, thanks to hours and hours of effort from our community :slight\_smile: The thread is now about 1000 posts l… --- ## [Minimum Salary for Foreigners working in Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/minimum-salary-for-foreigners-working-in-taiwan/52413)
**Author:** [@mezziahmac](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mezziahmac)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 5:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/minimum-salary-for-foreigners-working-in-taiwan/52413 "2024-08-26T05:58:26Z")
I have been a foreigner in Thailand for quite some time, and will be heading for Taichung soon. Does Taiwan have similar policies with Thailand when a Foreigner, if he wants to work in Taiwan, the job that is being offe… --- ## [Working in Taiwan - Expired passport and moved out HHR](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/working-in-taiwan-expired-passport-and-moved-out-hhr/240380)
**Author:** [@Sunn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Sunn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/working-in-taiwan-expired-passport-and-moved-out-hhr/240380 "2024-05-18T14:37:54Z")
Hi everyone, I am a bit confused about my situation and hopefully someone can give me pointers or links to find this information! I was born in Taiwan, I had a Taiwanese passport and household registration. My family i… --- ## [Questions about E.SUN + PayPal & self-employment/freelancing in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/questions-about-e-sun-paypal-self-employment-freelancing-in-taiwan/239108)
**Author:** [@Bl4ckus-H34dus](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Bl4ckus-H34dus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 11:24am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/questions-about-e-sun-paypal-self-employment-freelancing-in-taiwan/239108 "2024-04-02T11:24:10Z")
Hi folks, First off: I tried finding some info on the E.SUN/PayPal matter, but didn’t find an answer to my exact question, so I’ll just ask here: When opening an E.SUN bank account for freelance income from PayPal, wha… --- ## [Does FBI Background Check Need to be translated for work permit?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/does-fbi-background-check-need-to-be-translated-for-work-permit/190156)
**Author:** [@Katsuri0](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Katsuri0)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 8:15am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/does-fbi-background-check-need-to-be-translated-for-work-permit/190156 "2024-03-14T08:15:30Z")
Does my FBI Background Check have to be translated to apply for a work permit? Thanks --- ## [Apply for work permit without companies help](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apply-for-work-permit-without-companies-help/212881)
**Author:** [@BRXX](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/BRXX)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/apply-for-work-permit-without-companies-help/212881 "2024-02-03T01:49:38Z")
A Taiwanese company wants to hire me as a consultant (1-year contract). Unfortunately, they are unwilling to support the application of a work permit. As I do not have an ARC and am currently in my home country I am wond… --- ## [Job-seeker ARC and Work Permit questions](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-seeker-arc-and-work-permit-questions/234935)
**Author:** [@CM\_0214](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/CM_0214)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/job-seeker-arc-and-work-permit-questions/234935 "2023-11-06T11:06:21Z")
Hello. I am currently on a job-seeker ARC, and looking for a full-time job (as a chemical engineer) is taking longer than expected. I plan to teach English part-time to sustain my living expenses while looking for perman… --- ## [Working for a UK company in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/working-for-a-uk-company-in-taiwan/234189)
**Author:** [@AlextheGreat](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/AlextheGreat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/working-for-a-uk-company-in-taiwan/234189 "2023-10-12T00:56:35Z")
Hi, So my company I am working for want to send me to Taiwan for under 90 days to help out with research for a taiwanese company we are partnered with, the work will involve being in the lab and training the taiwanese em… --- ## [Work Permit - 2 years work experience ](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit-2-years-work-experience/231645)
**Author:** [@G.sam](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/G.sam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 11:30am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit-2-years-work-experience/231645 "2023-07-13T11:30:27Z")
Hi all, I’d like to get everyone’s experience/opinions on the following situation. I am currently holding a marriage ARC but for some personal reasons I may have to give up on it pretty soon and switch to a work visa. … --- ## [Work permit related issues (switching to a different employer)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit-related-issues-switching-to-a-different-employer/230690)
**Author:** [@Mathew](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mathew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 2:39am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/work-permit-related-issues-switching-to-a-different-employer/230690 "2023-05-30T02:39:15Z")
Hello everyone, I got work permit from company A, but I didn’t join company A till now and didn’t change my student arc to work arc. I got new job offer from company B. I would like to join company B. I have doubt abou… --- ## [Agents for musicians in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/agents-for-musicians-in-taiwan/228167)
**Author:** [@baizhangji](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/baizhangji)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/agents-for-musicians-in-taiwan/228167 "2023-03-12T11:37:08Z")
Hi all, I am a jazz performance major from Canada (double bass) working as an English teacher and doing music on the side. If ever possible, I would love to eventually be able to earn money playing music gigs, either pa… --- ## [My ARC expiration date is different with my employment contract?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/my-arc-expiration-date-is-different-with-my-employment-contract/226828)
**Author:** [@dinadung](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/dinadung)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/my-arc-expiration-date-is-different-with-my-employment-contract/226828 "2023-01-20T01:19:38Z")
Hello I am new to this forum. I just want to know if there is someone here that has similar situation. I got a job following my graduation here in September last year, hence I change my ARC from job seeker once I get th… --- ## [Mainland China Work Permit Application (medical check)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mainland-china-work-permit-application-medical-check/214697)
**Author:** [@Zeeshan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Zeeshan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2022, 6:42am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/mainland-china-work-permit-application-medical-check/214697 "2022-04-02T06:42:54Z")
Hi All, Has anyone applied for Mainland China’s work permit while staying in Taiwan? One of the requirement of work permit application is medical health check report, but I can’t find any details about the hospital whi… --- ## [How can I give up work permit and ARC from outside Taiwan?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-can-i-give-up-work-permit-and-arc-from-outside-taiwan/217613)
**Author:** [@dittybopper](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/dittybopper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 7:46am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/how-can-i-give-up-work-permit-and-arc-from-outside-taiwan/217613 "2022-03-07T07:46:10Z")
I’ve got a work permit and ARC as manager for a Taiwan rep office. A company that’s very interested in hiring me full time is flying me back this month to the U.S. to interview me. The salary of the job is 4x higher than… --- ## [Coming from Northern Ireland question](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/coming-from-northern-ireland-question/204558)
**Author:** [@monkeyflake](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/monkeyflake)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 1:24pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/coming-from-northern-ireland-question/204558 "2022-02-15T13:24:12Z")
Hi there all. My boyfriend (from the Republic of Ireland) and I are hoping to move in January to Taipei in order to teach English. We will both have Bachelor’s degrees by the time we arrive. When I was looking at visa … --- ## [Gold card/ Work permit application during this pandemic](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-card-work-permit-application-during-this-pandemic/216811)
**Author:** [@Stephyst](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Stephyst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 7:50am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-card-work-permit-application-during-this-pandemic/216811 "2022-02-09T07:50:13Z")
Hi, We are from Malaysia. My husband getting offer from MNC in Taipei and in the progress of applying Gold card and work permit. May I know how long it will be take? Can I apply job and working as his dependent? Thank… --- ## [China longtermer stuck in Taiwan due to COVID looking for a job/visa advice](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/china-longtermer-stuck-in-taiwan-due-to-covid-looking-for-a-job-visa-advice/193835)
**Author:** [@covid\_refugee](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/covid_refugee)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 12:29pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/china-longtermer-stuck-in-taiwan-due-to-covid-looking-for-a-job-visa-advice/193835 "2022-01-18T12:29:37Z")
Hi everyone! I’ve searched the forums but not finding what I need. If you were in my shoes, but also had your knowledge of Taipei, what would you do? Been living in China since 2007. Flew with my family to Thailand for … --- ## [UK based company can I work in Taiwan for 2 weeks?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/uk-based-company-can-i-work-in-taiwan-for-2-weeks/214695)
**Author:** [@jasoncluu](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jasoncluu)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 11:07pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/uk-based-company-can-i-work-in-taiwan-for-2-weeks/214695 "2021-12-14T23:07:26Z")
I’m planning a 5 week trip to Taiwan from the UK. I’m employed full-time here and going to Taiwan requires a 2-week quarantine. So to best use my time, I am requesting to work from home abroad then use my paid holidays f… --- ## [Legally work remotely after switching job](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/legally-work-remotely-after-switching-job/213208)
**Author:** [@duresna](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/duresna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/legally-work-remotely-after-switching-job/213208 "2021-10-18T15:52:54Z")
Let’s presume that a none-Taiwanese has been hired in a company registered and located in Taiwan and as result acquired ARC and work permit. If that individual were to resign from that position and leave the company afte… --- ## [What to do if being caught teaching English without a work permit?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-to-do-if-being-caught-teaching-english-without-a-work-permit/204083)
**Author:** [@MaryKelly](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/MaryKelly)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 12:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-to-do-if-being-caught-teaching-english-without-a-work-permit/204083 "2021-03-20T00:18:45Z")
Hello everyone, I have a friend who just graduated here in Taiwan and trying to find a job that sponsors ARC. She has always been someone who follows the laws but back when she was a student, there was one time she got t… --- ## [Transitioning to a non-teaching job and further opportunities](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/transitioning-to-a-non-teaching-job-and-further-opportunities/203030)
**Author:** [@manuw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/manuw)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 9:55pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/transitioning-to-a-non-teaching-job-and-further-opportunities/203030 "2021-03-05T21:55:02Z")
Hello everyone, I suppose this question has probably been asked a lot before, but maybe the situation has changed ? Is it possible to transition from a teaching job to a non teaching job, say in a start up or IT compan… --- ## [Gold Card ID Verification](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-card-id-verification/200339)
**Author:** [@Kevindxy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Kevindxy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gold-card-id-verification/200339 "2021-01-16T14:17:19Z")
Hi all, As many of you suggested, I went ahead and applied for a Gold Card. Thanks for the advice. I think I’ve passed the skills assessment because yesterday I got an email to drop off my passport (for ID verification)… --- ## [Applying for TARC after I receive NWOHR Passport (Taiwan)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/applying-for-tarc-after-i-receive-nwohr-passport-taiwan/201086)
**Author:** [@strawbarri](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/strawbarri)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/applying-for-tarc-after-i-receive-nwohr-passport-taiwan/201086 "2021-01-09T04:44:37Z")
Hello! My name is Annie, and this is my current situation. I have a flight booked for Taipei on February 24, 2021. It can be cancelled anytime. I am seeking dual nationality/citizenship in Taiwan. I am Canadian, and cur… --- ## [Divorce and Visa consequences - Enjoy the happy moments in life](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/divorce-and-visa-consequences-enjoy-the-happy-moments-in-life/199053)
**Author:** [@Crypton334](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Crypton334)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2020, 12:13pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/divorce-and-visa-consequences-enjoy-the-happy-moments-in-life/199053 "2020-11-19T12:13:50Z")
Hello, My case seems rather special I think (maybe not haha). I am 23 years old and from Germany, I graduated from a private art academy with a diploma (no bachelor) in graphics design. I have recommendation letters f… [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/tag/work-permit/546.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=work_permit)