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Foreigners to Work in Taiwan

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Q:
How to deal with the condition that the termination of employment with an employed foreign professional upon the fulfillment of the contract for the employer?
A:
Upon the fulfillment of employment contract, the employer shall arrange such professionals to exit Taiwan without submitting an application of unemployment to Ministry of Labor.

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What is the required background for employed foreigners in Taiwan?
A:
Foreign professionals work in Taiwan with different requirements on background for each nationality and industry. The basic requirement as below:
  1. Obtaining the certificate or qualification of professionals and technicians;
  2. Obtaining the master’s degree or above, or bachelor’s degree in the related department with working experience more than 2 years;
  3. Working at cross-country enterprise more than one year and being assigned to Taiwan;
  4. Transcending and Performing well with related experience in professional training or self-learning more than 5 years.

Q:
Is it required to note anything for the proof of work and experience of employed foreigners in photocopy?
A:
In the condition of the proof of work and experience in photocopy, it may be requested from the Ministry of Labor to certify such proof by the Taiwan entity in the foreign country and note the words “As Original Copy” with the stamp of the entity and responsible person.

Q:
Is it possible for foreign professionals to hold different jobs during the period of stay in Taiwan?
A: According to the article 53rd in Employment Service Act, an employed foreign worker has to transfer to a new employer or be employed for two or more employers within the duration of the employment permit, the new employer(s) shall apply for permit.

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What is the regulation for foreign companies to assign its labors to Taiwan for performance of contract(s) of construction, sale, technical cooperation?
A: The application can be exempted for duration of stay under 30 days; for duration of stay more than 31 days but less than 90 days, the application shall be submitted within 30 days from the date of entry without requirement. For those who stay more than 90 days, the qualification of foreigner shall be complied with the regulations for professional technicians to proceed.

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