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⚠️ Important Notice for International Students
     Seeking Part-Time Jobs or Internships in Taiwan

Please take special note!
International students who wish to work or intern in Taiwan, whether on or off campus,
campus, must obtain a work permit before commencing employment.
Students who work without the required permit may face fines ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$150,000. 

Part-Time Job & Internship Application Guidelines 💬

  • For internships that are part of internship courses at the university, students must comply with the regulation that off-campus internship credits per semester must not exceed 9 credits, with 1 credit corresponding to a maximum of 80 hours of internship.

Online Work Permit Application Link: International Student Part-Time Job Application

1. Eligibility

  1. International students studying at public or officially registered private universities in Taiwan under the “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan."

  2. Overseas Chinese students admitted under the “Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Compatriot Students in Taiwan."

  3. Students from Hong Kong or Macau admitted under the “Regulations Regarding Hong Kong and Macau Residents Undertaking Studies in Taiwan.”

2. Required Documents (All documents must be uploaded in PDF format)

  1. Completed online personal information form (please create an account first on the application website).

  2. Photocopy of student ID (front and back) with school registration stamp, or proof of current enrollment for the semester.

  3. Proof of at least one year of language course study (if enrolled in a language center).

  4. Copy of a valid passport.

  5. Additional documentation for international students may be required, such as proof of financial need, school-related work, or special language skills. International students with special language skills approved by the Ministry of Education may serve as language instructors without additional documentation, but they must provide the Ministry’s approval.

3. Online Application Procedure

  1. Pay the review fee (NT$100 per person) via postal transfer to:

    • Account Name: Special Account for Employment Approval of Workforce Development Agency,Ministry of Labor.

    • Account Number: 19058848

    • Alternatively, pay in person at the designated counter: 10F, No.39, Section 1, Zhonghua Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

  2. Register an account on the webpage for Online Application for Foreign Talents on the website of the Workforce Development Agency.

  3. After registration, log in and select Case Management > Student Case Management > Add New Application, and input the required information.

  4. After completing the postal transfer, enter the transaction date, branch number, and postal transfer receipt number in the system.

  5. Click Upload Case.

  6. Submit to the school for review by clicking Submit for School Review.

  7. Track application status via Case Management > Student Case Management > Student Inquiry and Maintenance.

  8. System operation manual: https://ezwp.wda.gov.tw/wcfonline/wSite/download/student.pdf

4. Other Regulations

  1. The work permits for international students, Compatriot students, and students from Hong Kong/Macau are valid for up to 6 months. Apart from summer and winter vacations, students may work up to 20 hours per week.

  2. Failure to comply with the regulations may result in the revocation of permit and fines ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$150,000.

  3. Copies of documents must include the statement “True copy of original” and be signed or stamped by the applicant.

  4. According to the “Regulations on the Permission and Administration of the Employment of Foreign Workers,” formally enrolled students can apply to the regulations upon admission, while international students enrolled in language programs must complete at least 1 year of study before applying.

5. Students who take a leave of absence or withdraw must return their valid work permits to the Office of Student Affairs.

6. Permit Validity

  • Applications in the first semester: valid until March 31 of the following semester

  • Applications in the second semester: valid until September 30 of the same year

  • For cross-semester applications, the student must include the proof of registration for the next semester; the maximum validity period is 6 months.

7. In-Person Pick-Up

Applicants wishing to collect the permit in person must submit a “Declaration for Personal Collection” and present the receipt at the designated counter within the specified timeframe. Overdue permits will be mailed.
Address: 10F, No.39, Section 1, Zhonghua Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

8. Inquiry Numbers

(02) 2380-1708, 2380-1711, 2380-1714, 2380-1715, 2380-1725

Note: Compatriot students admitted under counseling programs are not eligible for work permits if they transfer or enroll in certain continuing education programs, including night schools or distance learning programs.

 

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