Eligibility
Foreign marine fisheries
When a foreigner is employed to engage in marine fishing work, his employer should meet one of the following conditions:
Fishing vessels with a gross tonnage of 20 or more must obtain a fishing license issued by the competent authority of the purpose-built enterprise.
Fishermen using powered fishing vessels with a gross tonnage of less than 20 years must obtain a fishing license issued by the competent authority of the purpose-built enterprise.
Obtain a box-net culture fishery zoning fishery rights license issued by the competent authority for the purpose of the enterprise, or a box-net culture fishery entry certificate issued by the exclusive fishery rights holder.
Determination of the total number of people employed by the employer to engage in marine fishing work
According to Article 11 of the “Work Qualifications and Review Standards, Article 46, Paragraph 1, Paragraph 8 to Paragraph 11, of the Foreign Employment Service Act”, the determination of the total number of people employed by the employer to engage in marine fishing work should include the following people: And it shall not exceed the number of crew members specified in the fishing license of the fishing vessel:
Number of foreigners applying for initial recruitment.
The minimum number of crew members required to go to sea or the number of personnel that a powered boat should be equipped with.
The number of people who can apply for recruitment permission, the number of people who have obtained recruitment permission and the number of foreigners employed.
If the number of domestic crew members of the same fishing vessel that goes to sea is higher than the minimum number of crew members that go to sea in the preceding paragraph, the number of crew members that go to sea shall be included.
Foreigners who are employed as marine fishery workers by the employer in Paragraph 3 of the preceding article may employ one foreigner for every 1/2 hectare of the farming area stated in the fishing rights license or fishing entry certificate. However, it shall not exceed 2/3 of the number of domestic workers employed by the employer.
The number of domestic workers employed is determined based on the employer’s participation in labor insurance for the past two months and one year prior to the month of application with the same labor insurance certificate number. However, if the employer is not compulsorily participating in labor insurance and has not established an insurance unit in accordance with Article 6 of the Labor Insurance Regulations, it may be recognized by certification documents verified by the fishery authorities of the municipality or county (city) government.
If the employer partners with others to engage in the box-net farming work specified in Paragraph 1 of Article 3, and the partnership is notarized and the list of partners is verified by the fishery authorities of the municipality or county (city) government, the number of partners may be included in the calculation. The number of domestic workers employed in the preceding paragraph.
Recruitment permission letter application
Department of Labor Workforce Development Agency review time:
Online application takes about 7 days, paper application takes about 12 working days, excluding mailing time. If approved after application, they will take the initiative to send official documents. If you do not receive the official documents, please contact (02) 8995- 6000.The documents required for this form must be in A4 size. If there is any alteration in the content of the form, please stamp it with the employer’s seal; the signature area must be signed by the employer.
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Original application form for employer to directly employ foreigners (1 copy)
If using the online application system: After filling out the application form online, print and sign it, scan and upload it to the online application system (limited to 1MB/PDF file) |
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A photocopy of the front and back of the identity card of the person in charge of the company (1 copy) |
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Company registration/business registration certificate/factory registration certificate/copy of franchise license (1 copy)
This does not apply to those who are exempted from attaching a franchised enterprise license according to regulations; if the employer is a people’s organization, a photo of the front and back of the identity card of the person in charge of the group (one copy) and a copy of the group’s registration certificate (one copy) are also required. |
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Job application certificate (no need to attach)
The job search certificate number must be filled in the application form. Please refer to Note 3 of the application form filling instructions. |
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When an employer recruits domestic workers, it shall keep a list of domestic workers. |
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Certificate of Article 16, Paragraph 1, Paragraph 5 of the Employer’s Regulations on Licensing and Management of Employment of Foreigners (Certificate of Employment Regulations) (not required). You must fill in the employment certificate number in the application form. Please refer to the instructions for filling out the application form. Note four. |
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The examination fee is NT$200 (please pay the fee in advance. The examination fee receipt number should be filled in the application form. It is recommended to attach a copy of the receipt)
Account name: Special Account for Employment Permit Fees of the Workforce Development Administration of the Ministry of Labor Postal Transfer Account Number: 19058848 |
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For marine fishing work, please check and attach the following documents according to the actual situation.
(1) Fishing vessels with a gross tonnage of 20 tons (inclusive) and above: a fishery license issued by the competent authority or the competent authority of the target enterprise must be attached.
(2) Fishing vessels with a total tonnage of 20 tons (not included) and below: Attach a fishery license and small boat license issued by the competent authority or the competent authority of the target enterprise.
(3) Box-net culture: Attach the box-net culture fishery zoning fishery rights license or the exclusive fishery rights entry certificate issued or approved by the competent authority or the competent authority of the target enterprise.
(4) Box-net farming: the original copy of the country’s box-net farming labor roster (box-net fishery employers who comply with the labor insurance regulations and do not need to establish a labor insurance insurance unit must be verified by the local fishery authorities). |
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Application for permission to enter the country
Labor Department Workforce Development Agency Review Time:
It takes about 7 days for online application, about 12 working days for paper, excluding mailing time, if the application is approved, it will take the initiative to send the official document, if you do not receive the official document, please contact (02) 8995-6000.Special reminder
- Re-recruitment and introduction (manufacturing/institutional care/marine fishing/construction)
- After obtaining the employment qualification, the employer can prepare the application documents and apply to the Ministry of Labor through the Direct Recruitment Center for a Letter of Introduction for Re-recruitment (DAF-010-2) within 4 months before the expiration of the employment period.
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Original copy of the application form for direct employment of a foreigner by employer (DAF-010-2 for re-recruitment and introduction of each category) (1 copy)
If you use the online application system: Fill in the application form online, print and sign it, scan and upload it to the online application system (1MB/PDF file only) |
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Examination fee of NT$100 (Please pay the fee in advance, fill in the receipt number of the examination fee in the application form, it is recommended to attach a copy of the receipt) Account Name: Labor Force Development Administration, Ministry of Labor Employment Permit Fee Account/Postal Transfer Account: 19058848 |
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Application for an employment permit letter
Labor Department Workforce Development Agency Review Time:
It takes about 7 days for online application, about 12 working days for paper, excluding mailing time, if the application is approved, it will take the initiative to send the official document, if you do not receive the official document, please contact (02) 8995-6000.The documents to be prepared in this form must be A4 size, and if the content of the form is altered, please affix the employer’s seal; Please sign by the employer at the signature office.
| Documents to be prepared for the application | Download the form | Online application | ||
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Original Application Form for Direct Employment of Foreigner by Employer (1 copy)
If you use the online application system: Fill in the application form online, print and sign it, scan and upload it to the online application system (1MB/PDF file only) |
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Examination fee of NT$100 (please pay the fee in advance, fill in the examination fee receipt number on the application form, it is recommended to attach a copy of the receipt)
Account Name: Labor Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, Employment Permit Fee Account/Postal Transfer Account: 19058848 |
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Proceed with the application for permission to continue the employment
Labor Department Workforce Development Agency Review Time:
It takes about 7 days for online application, about 12 working days for paper, excluding mailing time, if the application is approved, it will take the initiative to send the official document, if you do not receive the official document, please contact (02) 8995-6000.The documents to be prepared in this form must be A4 size, and if the content of the form is altered, please affix the employer’s seal; Please sign by the employer at the signature office.
| Documents to be prepared for the application | Download the form | Online application | ||
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Application for Direct Employment of Foreigners by Employer (1 copy) |
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Examination fee of NT$200 (or NT$100 for public employment service agencies)
(Please pay the fee in advance, fill in the examination fee receipt number on the application form, and it is recommended to attach a copy of the receipt) Account Name: Labor Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, Employment Permit Fee Account/Postal Transfer Account: 19058848 |
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Hold a letter of permission to recruit and follow the required documents attached by the foreigner
Original letter of permission for recruitment |
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Non-holders of the recruitment permission letter to follow the required documents attached by foreigners
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Labor contract verification application documents
Employers who apply for [re-employment abroad] (Only home care workers, other job categories are not open) | Those whose employers apply for [re-employment/continuation of employment in Taiwan] (Home Care Worker/Domestic Helper/Manufacturing/Institutional Care Worker/Ocean Fishing/Construction) | ||||||
The Indonesian Economic and Trade Representative Office in Taipei announced that starting from August 1, 1997, the relevant labor contract verification documents must be completed 30 days before departure. Employers are kindly requested to submit the following documents to the employer no later than 40 days before departure. Go to the Direct Recruitment Center to apply. After receiving the documents, the Direct Recruitment Center will proactively contact the employer and the foreigner for a telephone interview. | 1. Employers must only apply for an employment permit (renewal of employment upon expiration) issued by the Ministry of Labor. 2. Regarding verification of labor contract upon expiration of employment, please follow the announcements of the Indonesian Economic and Trade Representative Office in Taipei, “Relevant Procedures for Renewal of Employment for 3 Years without Returning to the Country, Verification of Labor Contract” and “Registration of Social Security for Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan on Extension of Contract” “Plan” regulations. | ||||||
Indonesian office review time | |||||||
It takes about 30 working days, not including mailing time | It takes about 14 working days, not including mailing time | ||||||
| Documents required for application | Download form | Download template | Documents required for application | Download form | Download template | ||
1. Original labor contract and salary schedule (3 copies) Please go online to enter「“Indonesia Verification System”」Fill in and print when completed. Signature requiredThe employer must personally sign and stamp the contract, and the contract must be spread out on the right side and stamped with the employer’s upper and lower rows of seals (stitched seals); the foreigner’s signature must be the same as the passport initials, and must be stamped with a fingerprint. | 1. Pay overseas labor insurance premiums/original labor contract (2 copies) (1) Please go online to enter “Indonesia Online Recruitment (SIPKON) System” Register and scan or upload the file in JPG format. Please print the registration receipt (payment slip) after completion. (2) Please make payment through the payment method provided by the Indonesian office according to the “ID Billing (Kode Billing)” (cancellation account number) displayed on the registration slip (payment slip). Recommended payment method: BNI Bank only allows over-the-counter payment (3) After the payment is completed, please scan the QR code in the upper right corner of the registration slip (payment slip). When a hyperlink appears, it means that the account has been credited and 2 copies of the labor contract can be printed. 【Careful Reminder】 1. This fee is the overseas workers insurance premium stipulated by the Indonesian office. 2. After logging in and uploading, the employer is required to take a photo of the payment slip and keep it (the QR code shown in the upper right corner is the payment slip)） 3. Please make over-the-counter payment at the local BNI bank in Indonesia within 14 days after the payment order is generated (BNI Bank only allows over-the-counter payment.,Please do not use ATM operations to pay).
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2. A copy of the recruitment permission letter from the Ministry of Labor (1 copy) A copy of the entry permit letter from the Ministry of Labor (1 copy)(Family class exempted) It is handled by non-entrusted private employment service agencies; if the employer has two recruitment permission letters, it should apply for two verification documents respectively. | 2. Ministry of Labor (re-appointment upon expiration)Employment permission letterphotocopy(1 serving) It is handled by non-entrusted private employment service agencies; if the employer has two recruitment permission letters, it should apply for two verification documents respectively. | ||||||
3. A copy of the front and back of the employer’s ID card (1 copy) A copy of the front and back of the care recipient’s ID card (1 copy) | 3. Factory registration certificate/fishery license (exempt for families) | ||||||
4. Photocopy of the front and back of the residence permit (1 copy) The residence permit should be re-applied, and the period of stay on the card should be within the new employment period. If it does not match, please contact the immigration office of the place where the foreigner resides (works) for application. | 4. Photocopy of the front and back of the residence permit (1 copy) The residence permit should be re-applied, and the period of stay on the card should be within the new employment period. If it does not match, please contact the immigration office of the place where the foreigner resides (works) for application. | ||||||
| 5. A photocopy of the first page of your passport (1 copy) and a photocopy of the visa page (1 copy); if you have an old passport or extension page, please attach a photocopy of the new and old passport’s first page or extension page. | 5. A photocopy of the first page of your passport (1 copy) and a photocopy of the visa page (1 copy); if you have an old passport or extension page, please attach a photocopy of the new and old passport’s first page or extension page. | ||||||
6. Original employer and labor declaration (1 copy) Please fill out this declaration in either Chinese or Indonesian version. However, the name and passport number of the foreigner must be filled in Indonesian. All other forms can be filled in Chinese. | 6. Photocopy of insurance in Taiwan (1 copy) During the employment period, in addition to providing health insurance, employers should provide insurance of more than NT$300,000 for home care workers and domestic helpers; for industrial workers, in addition to labor health insurance, employers should provide insurance of more than NT$450,000. | ||||||
7. A4 return envelope (with full 60 yuan stamp) This envelope will be used to send the documents after verification. Please fill in the employer’s name and valid receiving address carefully. | |||||||
| 8. Original copy of the employer’s declaration on hiring foreigners through the Direct Employment Joint Service Center (Chinese and Indian version) (1 copy) | 8. Half-length photo of laborer (1 photo) You can use your mobile phone to take a clear frontal half-length photo. | ||||||
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Labor contract certification fee NT$850 Original receipt (2, 3, 4 copies from Changhua Bank) Universal account number: 95360 + the last 9 digits of the employer’s ID card number (excluding English letters) Account name: Indonesian Economic and Trade Representative Office in Taipei (the depositor must have the same Chinese and English name as the employer) Payment Nature Code Endorsement: 16 ※ If the payment is insufficient or overdue for 14 days, no refund or correction will be made. Please contact the Indonesian office directly. | |||||||
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| The documents required for this form must be in A4 size. Please print the documents on one side and do not use both sides. If the content of the form is altered, please stamp it with the employer’s seal (be sure to use the same seal for any employer’s seal in the document). The employer’s signature area must be signed by the employer in person; the foreign signature area must be signed by the foreigner in person (please use the same initial as in the passport) and stamped with a fingerprint. | |||||||
Employers process Philippine labor contract verification for direct employment applications-Document Checklist
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Employers who apply for [re-employment abroad] (Home Care Worker/Domestic Helper/Manufacturing/Institutional Care Worker/Ocean Fishing/Construction) |
Those whose employers apply for [re-employment/continuation of employment in Taiwan] (Home Care Worker/Domestic Helper/Manufacturing/Institutional Care Worker/Ocean Fishing/Construction) |
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| Employers should only apply after receiving the recruitment permission letter issued by the Ministry of Labor. | Employers should only process the application after receiving the employment permit (renewal of employment upon expiration) and residence permit issued by the Ministry of Labor. | ||||||||||
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1. Original information sheet from the Labor Center (2 copies) Please go online to enter “Philippine Verification System” Fill in and print when completed. Signature required Employer’s personal signature and seal.。 |
1. Original information sheet from the Labor Center (2 copies) Please go online to enter “Philippine Verification System” Fill in and print when completed. Signature required Employer’s personal signature and seal.。 [Special Note] Please select “Renewal of Appointment upon Expiration” for the approval letter type. |
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2. Original recruitment permission letter from the Ministry of Labor (1 copy) A copy of the entry permit letter from the Ministry of Labor (1 copy) (not required for families) It is handled by non-entrusted private employment service agencies; if the employer has two recruitment permission letters, it should apply for two verification documents respectively. |
2. Ministry of Labor (re-appointment upon expiration) Original employment permission letter (1 copy) Not entrusted to private employment service agencies; If the employer has two recruitment approval letters, it should apply for two verification documents respectively. |
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3. Original labor contract (2 copies per person) After filling out the “Labor Center Information Form”, please go online “Philippine Verification System” 」, you can overprint the labor contract after logging in. Signature required The employer must personally sign and stamp the document; the foreigner’s signature must be the same as the passport initial and stamped with a fingerprint. |
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4. A photocopy of the first page of your passport (1 copy) and a photocopy of the visa page (1 copy); if you have an old passport or extension page, please attach a photocopy of the new and old passport’s first page or extension page. |
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5. Photocopy of the front and back of the residence permit (1 copy) The residence permit should be re-applied, and the period of stay on the card should be within the new employment period. If it does not match, please contact the immigration office of the place where the foreigner resides (works) for application. |
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6. A4 return envelope (with full 60 yuan stamp) This envelope will be used to send the documents after verification. Please fill in the employer’s name and valid receiving address carefully. |
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7. Transparent L clip (1 piece) |
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8. Original cash bag mailing receipt (NT$1,500) The labor contract verification fee is $1,435. Please go to the post office to buy a cash bag with $1,500 in cash. Please mail it to the designated address according to the “foreign worker’s place of residence (work)” and ask for the original receipt from the post office. The Philippine office will return the remaining fees and verified documents to the return envelope address provided by the employer.
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The documents required for this form must be in A4 size. Please print the documents on one side and do not use both sides. If the content of the form is altered, please stamp it with the employer’s seal (be sure to use the same seal for any employer’s seal in the document). The employer’s signature area must be signed by the employer in person; the foreign signature area must be signed by the foreigner in person (please use the same initial as in the passport) and stamped with a fingerprint. |
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Employers handle Vietnam labor contract verification for direct employment applications-Document Checklist
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Employers can apply for [renewal or continuation of employment in Taiwan] without exchanging contracts. Those who are re-employed abroad should still go through labor contract verification because they need a visa to come to Taiwan. (Home Care Worker/Domestic Helper/Manufacturing/Institutional Care Worker/Construction) |
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| Employers should only apply after receiving the recruitment permission letter issued by the Ministry of Labor. | ||
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Documents required for application |
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1. Application form for regular work document review of Vietnamese workers in Taiwan B1/ĐKTĐTT original (1 copy) |
Please go to the Vietnam Office website to download the B1/ĐKTĐTT application form |
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2. Original copy of employer’s guarantee form B3/BCK (1 copy) |
Please go to the Vietnam office website to download the B3/BCK application form |
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3. Original (1 copy)/copy (1 copy) of recruitment permission letter from the Ministry of Labor A copy of the entry permit letter from the Ministry of Labor (1 copy) (not required for families) Not entrusted to private employment service agencies |
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4. For household employers, please attach a copy of the front and back of the employer’s ID card (1 copy) Industrial employers shall submit a copy of the for-profit enterprise registration certificate (1 copy) or a copy of the organization establishment license (1 copy) |
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5. Photocopy of the front and back of the residence permit (1 copy) The residence permit should be re-applied, and the period of stay on the card should be within the new employment period. If it does not match, please contact the immigration office of the place where the foreigner resides (works) for application. |
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6. A photocopy of the first page of the passport (1 copy). |
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7. Original copy of labor contract H1/HĐLĐ-NM (industry) or Form H2/HĐLĐ-GD (family) (2 copies)/photocopy (1 copy). The signature must be signedand stamped by the employer, and the contract must be folded in half and stamped with the employer’s seal (riding seal) in the middle; The foreigner’s signature must be the same as the initialed passport and stamped with a fingerprint. |
Please visit the website of the Vietnam Office to download link | Riding sewing chapter template |
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8. The original declaration of the employer’s self-employment of foreigners through the Joint Service Center for Direct Employment (Chinese and Vietnamese version) (1 copy). |
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9. A4 return envelope (60 yuan stamp). This envelope will be used to send the documents after the verification is completed, please fill in the employer’s name and valid address. |
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Original receipt of NT$1,000 for labor contract certification (on-the-counter payment). Please purchase a cash bag at the post office and place $1,000 in cash at the post office and send it to the post office to the address specified below Cash bag delivery address: Labor Management Group, Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office, Taipei Tel: 02-2504-3477 10491 2nd Floor, No. 101, Songjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City |
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The documents to be prepared in this form must be A4 size, and the documents should be printed on one side, not double-sided. 。 If there is any alteration in the content of the form, please affix the employer’s seal (please use the same seal for any employer’s stamp on the document). The employer’s signature must be signed by the employer in person; At the Foreigner’s Signature Office, the foreigner must sign in person (please use the same initials as in the passport) and affix a fingerprint. |
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Employer's application for direct employment in Thailand Labor Contract Verification - Document Checklist
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Employers apply for [renewal of employment in Taiwan] without contract change Those who leave the country for re-employment should still apply for the verification of the labor contract due to the need for a visa to come to Taiwan/those who continue to be hired must also apply for it (Home Helper / Domestic Helper / Manufacture / Construction) |
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The employer should apply for [Continuation of Employment] within one month after receiving the letter of approval for continued employment issued by the Ministry of Labor. Employers should apply for [Outbound Employment] only after receiving the recruitment permission letter issued by the Ministry of Labor. |
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| Thailand Office Review Time | ||
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| Documents to be prepared for the application | Download the form | Download the template |
| 1.The original letter of permission for the resumption of employment by the Ministry of Labor (1 copy) / the original letter of permission for the Ministry of Labor to enter the country (1 copy) (exempted for families). It is not entrusted to a private employment service agency. |
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| 2.The Ministry of Labor will receive a copy of the letter of permission for re-employment (2 copies in Chinese and English). A copy of the Ministry of Labor’s permission letter for the introduction of the country (2 copies in Chinese and English) (exempted for families). The photocopy file is empty The photocopy file is empty The white space must be stamped with the employer’s seal. |
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| 3. Family employers should attach a copy of the front and back of the employer’s ID card (2 copies in Chinese and English). A copy of the medical certificate for the employer’s application for the employment of a family care worker (1 copy). Copy of Manufacturing/Construction Employer’s Inspection and Profit-Seeking Business Registration Certificate/Employer’s License/Factory Publicity Information (choose 2 copies in Chinese and English) A copy of the project deadline certificate (project contract or other supporting documents) (1 copy).Employers are requested to translate the official documents by themselves, but the English translation of the employer’s name, address and industry must be consistent with the verification documents;The margins of the photocopy document must be stamped with the employer’s seal. |
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| 4. A photocopy of the first page of the passport (1 copy). The margins of the photocopy document must be stamped with the employer’s seal. |
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| 5.Original Delivery Information Form (2份） Servings) | Please go to the Thailand office to verify the document form and download link |
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| 6.Workers are required to pay the original statement of expenses (2 copies in Chinese and English | ||
| 7.Labor contract (2 copies in Chinese and English) Signature must The employer is required to personally sign and stamp the contract, and the contract must be folded in half and stamped with the employer’s seal (seam seal) in the middle; the foreigner’s signature must be the same as the passport’s initials, and a fingerprint must be stamped. |
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| 8、A copy of the resignation notice signed by the former worker (1 copy) and a copy of his passport (1 copy).(Only for those who have left their jobs as Thai nationals) The margins of the photocopy document must be stamped with the employer’s seal. |
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| 9.Original Declaration of Self-employment of Foreigners by Employers through Joint Direct Employment Service Centre (Chinese and Thai version) (1 copy). | ||
| 10.Solomy envelope (with $60 stamp) This envelope will be used to send the documents after the verification is completed, please fill in the employer’s name and valid address. |
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| The documents required for this form must be in A4 size. Please print the documents on one side and do not use both sides.
If the content of the form is altered, please stamp it with the employer’s seal (be sure to use the same seal for any employer’s seal in the document). The employer’s signature area must be signed by the employer in person; the foreign signature area must be signed by the foreigner in person (please use the same initial as in the passport) and stamped with a fingerprint. The date format of all documents is American dollars, and watermarks must be printed on information sheets, manuals, and labor contracts (no additional settings are required when using the Thai Office download point). |
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Labor Contract Verification Application Documents
- If a family employer renews the employment of a foreigner by means of [Outbound Re-employment – Introduction], after receiving the “Recruitment Permission Letter” issued by the Ministry of Labor, the employer can prepare the relevant documents for the verification of the labor contract, and the employer can fill in the form online through the “Direct Employment Online Application System”. Send the documents on-site and in paper form, and transfer them to the offices in Taiwan of various countries for review through the direct recruitment center.
- If a family employer renews the employment of a foreigner in the form of [Renewal of Employment in Taiwan – Renewal of Employment at Expiration], after receiving the “Employment Permission Letter” issued by the Ministry of Labor, the employer can prepare the relevant documents for labor contract verification, and the employer can fill in the form online through the “Direct Employment Online Application System”. Send the documents on-site and in paper form, and transfer them to the offices in Taiwan of various countries for review through the direct recruitment center.
Intimate reminders
When handling labor contracts in various countries, please use A4 size as the writing standard, and the documents should be printed on one side, not double-sided.
Please be sure to use the same seal for any employer seal in the document.
The foreigner’s signature office must be signed by the worker in person (please use the same initials as the passport) and affix a fingerprint.
If the content of the document is altered, please affix the employer’s seal; The signature must be signed and stamped by the employer in person.
If the employer chooses to renew the employment of a foreigner by way of leaving the country and has not appointed a private employment service agency, after completing the application for the [Recruitment Permission Letter and Entry Permit Letter (Family Exemption)] and [Labor Contract Verification], the employer should prepare the application documents and apply for a visa to Taiwan through the direct employment center to the overseas office of the Chinese country through the direct employment center.
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Documents should be prepared for the application of a visa to Taiwan |
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| 1. Please go to the “Republic of China Visa Application Form Website”, watch the disclaimer, click [Confirm and Continue], select [Foreigner Visa], fill it in and overprint, and ask the employer to sign and affix the seal. | ||
| 2. Recruitment permission letter from the Ministry of Labor (1 original, 1 photocopy) 【The original is returned after the inspection of the direct employment center】 |
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| 3. Permission letter from the Ministry of Labor to enter the country (1 original, 1 photocopy) (exempted for families). 【The original is returned after the inspection of the direct employment center】 |
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| 4. On May 5, 106, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the amendment of the “Administrative Measures for Health Examination of Employed Foreigners”, and from May 7, 106, designated hospitals in China will no longer accept pre-return health examinations for foreigners, and foreigners must go to their home country to obtain an accredited hospital (foreign approved hospital). ）The issued qualified health examination report must be accompanied by a positive antibody test report for measles and rubella or an original vaccination certificate. 【Special Attention】 (1) Within 3 days after entering the country, the employer shall arrange for the foreigner to go to the hospital designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for a health examination, and the Indonesian foreigner shall have a typhoid fever examination (stool culture) and a consultation on typhoid fever symptoms within 3 days of entering the country. (2) For foreign approved hospitals of the Ministry of Health and Hattori, please contact 1922. |
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| 5. Original verified labor contract (1 copy). Indonesian family caregivers must attach the original of the verified salary scale. Vietnamese workers must attach the original Vietnamese translation of the letter of permission to re-recruit after verification by the Vietnam office and the labor contract. |
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| 6. A copy of the first page of the passport (1 copy) and a copy of the visa page (1 copy). If you have an old passport, please attach a copy of the first page of the old and new passport. 【หมายเหตุพิเศษ】 ระยะเวลาที่มีผลบังคับใช้ของหนังสือเดินทางควรอยู่ที่อย่างน้อย 6 เดือน หากคุณต้องการยื่นขอหนังสือเดินทางใหม่ในต่างประเทศเนื่องจากระยะเวลาที่ยังไม่หมดอายุไม่เพียงพอ คุณควรแนบ “คำแนะนำสำหรับการคืนและการออกหนังสือเดินทางใหม่ในช่วงเวลาที่ยังไม่หมดอายุ” ให้กับใบสมัครวีซ่าของคุณในขณะนั้น ชาวต่างชาติจะต้องนำหนังสือเดินทางเก่าและใหม่มาเพื่อรับวีซ่า ยกเว้นในกรณีนี้ โปรดเตือนชาวต่างชาติว่าอย่าเปลี่ยนหนังสือเดินทางโดยพลการหลังจากกลับเข้าประเทศ มิฉะนั้น จะไม่สามารถขอวีซ่าเข้าไต้หวันได้ |
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| 7. Photocopy of the front and back of the residence permit (1 copy). | ||
| 8. The original declaration of the employer’s self-employment of foreigners through the Joint Direct Employment Service Centre (1 copy). | ||
| 9. Recent color photos with a white background of 2-inch half-length within 6 months (2 photos). | ||
| 10. If it is handled by mail, please enclose the return envelope and affix a full 44 yuan stamp Please fill in the name and mailing address of the employer on the envelope, and send the original documents such as the visa collection voucher for foreigners to Taiwan, as well as the recruitment permission letter/entry permission letter. |
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| The original receipt of the employer’s payment of the international express bill for the current month（ (the payer should be the same as the employer).） Account Name: Ubisu International Co., Ltd. Taiwan Branch / Remittance amount: Please contact the Direct Recruitment Center Bank: Standard Chartered International Commercial Bank – Business Department (Bank Code 052/Branch 0959). Counter remittance account number: 21-0000-41-222-653 (the name of the remitter must be the same as the name of the employer) ATM transfer account: 66-21-0000-41-222-653 (Please use your employer’s account to make ATM transfers). |
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| The documents to be prepared in this form must be A4 size, and if the content of the form is altered, please affix the employer’s seal; Please sign by the employer at the signature office. | ||
Application process for a visa to Taiwan
How to get a visa to Taiwan
Foreigners can collect their visas to Taiwan with the following documents at the visa collection time specified by the overseas offices of the People’s Republic of China within 14 working days after the employer sends the documents to the Zhipin Center.
- Original copy of the visa collection voucher issued by the Zhipin Center.The employer should forward the original copy of the visa collection voucher to the foreigner as the basis for collecting the visa at the overseas office of the Chinese government after returning to China (this program is only applicable to the visa application case of the direct employment center).
- Qualified health examination report.On May 5, 106, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the amendment to the “Administrative Measures for the Health Examination of Employed Foreigners”, and from May 7, 106, designated hospitals in China will no longer accept pre-return health examinations for foreigners, and foreigners must go to their home country to obtain a qualified health examination report issued by an accredited hospital (foreign approved hospital), and must add a positive antibody test report for measles and rubella or attach the original vaccination certificate.【Special Note】Within 3 days after entering the country, the employer should arrange for the foreigner to go to a hospital designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for a health examination, and the Indonesian foreigner must have a typhoid fever examination (stool culture) and typhoid fever symptom consultation within 3 days of entering the country.
- Original passport of the foreigner.
- Visa fees.
- According to the regulations of China’s overseas offices, the visa applicant may be required to conduct an interview or provide other supporting documents according to the circumstances, and the visa application case is accepted, the fee paid by the visa applicant will not be refunded.
- Filipino nationals should apply for an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)
- Please apply online after receiving your visa to Taiwan.URL。
- Passport (1 original and 1 photocopy).
- Visa (1 original and 1 photocopy).
- Labor contract (1 original and 1 photocopy).
- Please make an online payment appointment to pay the OEC and OWWA fees.
- After the payment is successful, the system will automatically send the overseas employment certificate to the foreigner’s email address, please print 3 copies.
【Special Note】Filipino foreigners who apply for visas to Taiwan through the Zhipin Center do not need to attach a UMID card (unified multi-functional identity card) when collecting visas to Taiwan at our overseas officesRemark:
- (1) Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) Overseas employment certificate
- According to the rules and regulations of the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA), the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a necessary document to help ensure that Filipino foreign nationals overseas are properly documented and protected. The Overseas Employment Certificate, also known as the “Export Permit”, must be presented by the holder upon departure to prove that the holder is an overseas worker. Therefore, if a domestic caregiver or any overseas Filipino alien returns to the Philippines on leave of absence and then returns to the Philippines to work, the Overseas Employment Certificate is a necessary document.
- Overseas Filipino nationals can make an appointment to apply for an overseas employment certificate through the POEA website, or at any of the POEA regional offices. If you are staying in the Philippines for 5 days or less, you can apply for an Overseas Employment Certificate at the Labor Assistance Counter at the terminal of a Philippine airport. If you have any questions, please contact the Philippine office in Taiwan.
- (2) OWWA Membership Overseas Worker Welfare MemberAll overseas Filipino nationals are required to join the Overseas Worker Welfare Membership (OWWA); All OWW members are entitled to life insurance and other social benefits administered by OWWA. If you have any questions, please contact the Philippine office in Taiwan.
- Thai foreigners should apply to the Employment Department of the Ministry of Labor of Thailand for the required documents for [Self-Departure Permit].
- Thai foreigners whose work place is north of Taichung should bring the verified white envelope (please do not open this envelope) to the Employment Department of the Thai Office (Taipei); Foreigners south of Changhua should bring the official document issued by the Thai Office (Kaohsiung) to the Employment Department.
- 1 original and 2 photocopies of Thai passport (including visa issued by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand).
- Original letter of approval for recruitment in Chinese and English (1 copy)
- Original letter of permission to enter Japan (1 copy)
- Photocopy of the front and back of Thai Alien ID Card (1 copy)
- Copy of medical examination report (1 copy)
- Copy of family register (1 copy)
- Original certified employment contract (1 copy) (to be collected at the time of visa collection)
- There is no cost
- Working days: 4 working days
- A copy of the medical certificate for the employer’s application for employment of a domestic foreign care worker (1 copy)
- Visa page image (2 copies)
Contact information and fees for our overseas offices
Our External Offices | Contact phone | Visa fees |
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam | 8424-38335501 20A Floor, PVI Tower, No.1,Pham Van Bach Road, Yen Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District,Hanoi, Vietnam | 66 Dollar |
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City | 8428-3834-9160 336 Nguyen Tri Phuong St., District 10, HO CHI MINH City, Vietnam | |
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand | 66-02-119355 40/64 Vibhavadi-Rangsit 66, Laksi, 10210 Bangkok, Thailand | 2,200
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bahtTaipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines | 632-8887-6688 41F, Tower 1, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1200, Metro Manila, Philippines | 3,500 Philippine peso |
Taipei Economic and Trade Office, Jakarta, Indonesia | 6221-515-3939 1２th Floor, Gedung Artha Graha, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta, 12190, Indonesia | IDR 924,000 |
Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Surabaya | 6231-9901-4600 Jalan Indragiri No.49, Surabaya 60241, Indonesia |
Note: If there is any adjustment to the visa fees in the above table, please follow the relevant announcements of our overseas offices.