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Are foreign students allowed to work part-time while studying in Taiwan?
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Foreign students (including overseas Chinese and international students) enrolled in formal degree programs may apply for a work permit after admission. Work permits are issued by the Ministry of Labor upon individual application, and each permit is valid for a maximum of six months.
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Are there any working- hour restrictions for foreign students working in Taiwan?
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During the academic semester, foreign students may work a maximum of 20 hours per week. This restriction does not apply during winter and summer vacations.
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What procedures should foreign students follow when changing employers in Taiwan?
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The former employer must terminate the student’s Labor Insurance coverage on the student’s last day of employment.
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Before hiring the student, the new employer must verify the original copies of the following documents:
a. Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
b. Student ID card bearing the current semester's registration stamp, or proof of enrollment
c. Work permit approval letter issued by the Ministry of Labor
The new employer must enroll the student in Labor Insurance on their first day of employment.
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What should foreign students do when renewing their work permits with the same employer?
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Once students receive their renewed work permit approval letter, they should immediately provide a copy to their existing employer. If their employment remains uninterrupted, the employer does not need to report any changes to Labor Insurance coverage but must retain a copy of the renewed work permit for record-keeping purposes.
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Can foreign students continue working if their work permits have expired but their new permits has not yet been issued?
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No. If the previous work permit has expired and the renewed permit has not yet been issued, students are not legally allowed to work. Employers must temporarily suspend their work schedules until the new work permit is issued.
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SOALAN LAZIM
