Employment Insurance for Foreign Professionals
| Q: |
Which foreign professionals are eligible under the Employment Insurance Act? |
| A: |
Foreign professionals, foreign specified professionals and foreign senior professionals who have obtained an Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC) are eligible to participate in the Employment Insurance program. |
| Q: |
When should a foreign professional enroll in employment insurance after obtaining permanent residency? |
| A: |
The employer shall enroll the employee in the Employment Insurance program on the date the employee obtains an Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC). |
| Q: |
What are the consequences if an employer fails to enroll an employee in the Employment Insurance program that are required? |
| A: |
The employer may be subject to penalties, and the employee’s Employment Insurance coverage will take effect on the day following the date of the actual enrollment. |
| Q: |
What Employment Insurance benefits are available after enrollment? |
| A: |
Eligible insured persons may apply for Employment Insurance benefits, including unemployment benefits and the parental leave allowance, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements. |
| Q: |
Can a person continue to receive Employment Insurance benefits if their permanent residency is revoked or annulled |
| A: |
In principle, no. However, this restriction does not apply to individuals who lose their permanent resident status because they have acquired or regained Taiwan (Republic of China) citizenship. |

