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Taiwan Work Permit Application Procedures and Fees for Foreign Professionals

(For general foreign professionals or technical personnel engaged in culinary work in the F&B industry in Taiwan)

This quotation applies for general foreign professionals or technical personnel engaged in culinary work in the F&B industry in Taiwan. It is for the application of work permits and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) in Taiwan and is not applicable to individuals from Mainland China.

1. Taiwan Work Permit and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Application Service Fees

Kaizen charges a service fee of USD 800 per person for processing Taiwan work permits, and USD 250 per person for ARC. The fee specifically includes the following services:

1. Provide professional consultation for Taiwan Work Permit and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) application;

2. Review the application documents provided by the client;

3. Assist clients in preparing the documents required for application;

4. Fill out the work permit application forms and other documents;

5. Submit the work permit application documents to the Taiwan Workforce Development Agency and the Immigration Agency;

6. Communicate with the Taiwan Workforce Development Agency and the Immigration Agency during the application process;

7. Pay visa application fee and pick-up the work permit on client behalf;

8. Arrange for the delivery of the work permit and alien residence certificate to the client.

Our service fee does not include government charges, document translation fees, or document courier fees. The cost for the resident visa depends on the applicant’s nationality and location and will be quoted separately.

2. Application Criteria for Foreign Nationals

Foreign nationals who wish to work in Taiwan and meet the following qualifications may be considered by the Workforce Development Agency for a work permit:

1. The applicant must provide documents proving education or work experience as a chef.

2. The applicant’s professional skills or educational background must match the qualifications and skills required for the position they are applying to fill.

3. Application Criteria for Employer

Taiwan employers must meet one of the following conditions:

1. Taiwan Company:

(1) Company established for less than one year must have a paid-in capital of at least NTD 5,000,000, annual turnover of at least NTD10,000,000, total import/export turnover of at least USD1,000,000 or commission from agency transactions of at least USD 400,000.

(2) Company established for more than one year must have an average annual turnover of at least NTD10,000,000 for the most recent year or the average of the past three years, and average total import/export turnover of at least USD1,000,000, or an average agency commission of at least USD 400,000.

2. Foreign Company with Branch in Taiwan or Mainland China Company with Branch in Taiwan:

(1) For branch established for less than one year: operational funds in Taiwan must be at least NTD5,000,000, annual turnover must be at least NTD10,000,000, total import/ export turnover must reach at least USD1,000,000, or agency commission must be at least USD400,000.

(2) For branch established for more than one year: the average annual turnover in Taiwan for the most recent year or the average of the past three years must be at least NTD10,000,000, the average total import/export turnover must reach at least USD1,000,000, or the average agency commission must be at least USD400,000.

3. In addition to complying with the above requirements, employers hiring foreigners for culinary teaching jobs in short-term culinary schools established by corporate legal entities must sign a cooperation agreement with a renowned international culinary teaching institution and establish the culinary school in accordance with the Supplementary and Continuing Education Act.

4. For those working as chefs in the catering industry the employer must be in the F&B industry.

4. Application Processing Time

The processing time for individual applications for a Taiwan work permit and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) is approximately two to three weeks. The actual working days may vary depending on the case.

5. Validity of Work Permit and Alien Resident Permit (ARC)

The validity of a work permit and an ARC ranges from 1 – 3 years, with a maximum of 3 years, as determined by the Taiwan Workforce Development Agency and the Immigration Agency. Extensions can be applied for before expiry, with each extension period lasting up to three years.

6. Required Documents and Information for Taiwan Work Permit and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Applications

1. A copy of the Taiwan ID Card or passport of the responsible person of the Taiwan company;

2. A copy of business registration certificate of the Taiwan company;

3. A copy of the proof of business turnover of the Taiwan company;

4. A copy of employment contract (which should specify the name, nationality, job title, job description, salary compensation, period of employment, and be signed by both parties);

5. The foreign employee working as a chef must meet one of the following qualifications and provide copies of the relevant documents:

(1) A copy of the certificate for passing the professional and technical personnel examination in Taiwan or a certificate of professional qualification.

(2) (a) A copy of the bachelor's degree certificate from a relevant department at a domestic or foreign university and photocopy of proof of more than two years of related work experience after obtaining the bachelor's degree.

(b) A copy of the document proving a master's degree or higher.

(3) A copy of the assignment certificate for a foreign national who has worked for a multinational company for more than one year and has been assigned to work in our country.

(4) Proof of professional training documents for a foreign national:
(a)Photocopy of proof of more than five years of related work experience (subject to special approval for startups demonstrating innovative capabilities by the relevant central administrative authorities, the requirement of five years of experience may be waived),

(b) Photocopy of documents proving special performance and innovations. (Both documents must be provided.)

6. For foreign nationals engaged in short-term culinary teaching work, in addition to complying with the above requirements, they must also meet the following standards:

(1) Certification from an international culinary teaching institution that has been established for over 15 years or has branches in more than three countries (excluding our country).

(2) Possess an international culinary-related certificate.

(3) Have more than five years of work experience in the international F&B industry and more than two years of teaching experience at a renowned international culinary teaching institution.

7. An original and copy of the foreign employee’s passport;

8. A document proving residence in Taiwan;

9. An original employment certificate issued by Taiwan employer;

10. Two 2-inch passport-size photos taken within the last six months.

7. Important Notes

The list mentioned above is not final; the Workforce Development Agency may require additional information and/or documents depending on the case. If the nationality of the employed foreigner is from a country specifically designated by the Taiwan immigration, the documents must first be verified by the Taiwan overseas representative offices abroad. The original documents must be provided to our office for verification.

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