Work Permit

Work Permit

  1. International students (enrolled in formal degree programs) who wish to work on or off-campus must apply for a work permit in advance, as required by regulations.: https://ezwp.wda.gov.tw/wcfonline/wSite/Control?function=StdIndexPage
  2. To work on-campus, international students must also apply for participation in the part-time work training program through the Student Service Group of the Office of Student Affairs.

Information on campus work eligibility can be found at: https://life.tcu.edu.tw/?page_id=4097

  1. Students must complete all enrollment and registration procedures before applying for a work permit.
  2. If you are interested in part-time work and meet the requirements, the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) will assist you with the application. Working without a valid work permit may result in a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$150,000. Before applying for part-time work, it is essential to consult the OGA for legal guidance. This is in accordance with the Ministry of Labor's "Regulations on the Permission and Administration of the Employment of Foreign Workers."
  3. Overseas Chinese and international students are limited to a maximum of 20 working hours per week while studying in Taiwan (according to Article 50 of the Employment Service Act by the Ministry of Labor), except during winter and summer vacations.
  4. The online application process for a work permit typically takes 7–10 working days, so please plan accordingly and apply early.
  5. You can choose online work permit or hard copy when apply on the systems.
  1. Required Documents
    • Create an account in EZ work permit system.
    • PDF of student ID card with the registration stamp (front and back), or student ID card without registration stamp along with the student status certificate (for the current semester). The registration stamp and student status certificate can be requested from the Registration Section.
    • PDF of passport with photo.
    • NT$ 100 Make the payment of NT$ 100 with the postal remittance which you can take it from OGA or post office. After the payment, keep the receipt and enter the receipt number into EZ work permit system.

 

Notes: A work permit is valid for one year at most. The work permit is valid until September 30 of the same year.

9. Common Rejected Cases

    • Your work permit duration is over your passport or ARC expiry date. Please correct the work permit application time date as same as your passport or ARC expiry date.
    • If you have renewed your passport, please make sure to upload both the old and new passports to the system.
    • No valid student status certificate in registered semester.
    • Typing wrong payment receipt number. Correct the receipt number and upload your payment receipt.