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Title: Regulations Concerning Review and Issuance Procedures for Employment-seeking Visa Applications Submitted by Foreign Professionals Ch
Date: 2018.02.06
Legislative: Promulgated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of the Interior by order Wai Shou Ling Er Zi No.1076800148 and Tai Nei Yi Zi No.1070022813 on Feb. 6, 2018, taking effect on Feb. 8, 2018.
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  1. The Regulations Concerning Review and Issuance Procedures for Employment-seeking Visa Applications Submitted by Foreign Professionals (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) have been established in accordance with Paragraph 4 of Article 19 of the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals.
  1. Foreign nationals who meet one of the following conditions may apply for an employment-seeking visa at an overseas mission of the Republic of China (Taiwan):
  • Employment experience, with an average monthly salary or remuneration over the past six months that is not lower than the amount published by the central competent authority according to the qualifications and criteria for foreigners undertaking jobs specified under Article 46.1.1 to 46.1.6 of the Employment Service Act
  • Graduated within the past year from any of the world’s top 500 universities as listed by the ROC Ministry of Education, and not yet employed
  • Deemed otherwise eligible by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following consultations with the central competent authority
  1. Foreign nationals who meet one of the conditions described in Article 2 can apply for an employment-seeking visa at an ROC overseas mission by providing the following documents:
  1. Completed and signed ROC employment-seeking visa application checklist
  2. Completed and signed ROC visa application form
  3. Passport (with a photocopy)
  4. Plan for seeking employment
  5. Proof of average monthly salary or remuneration over the past six months (only for applicants with work experience)
  6. Certificate of highest education level attained and proof of employment
  7. Proof of sufficient financial resources (at least NT$100,000 or its equivalent)
  8. Proof of health and full hospitalization insurance for the entire duration of stay in the ROC (Taiwan)
  9. Certificate of good conduct
  10. Other supporting documents (if requested)
  1. The ROC overseas mission shall start processing a foreign professional’s application for an employment-seeking visa after verifying that all required documents have been provided. If a review of the application raises no concerns, the ROC overseas mission will issue a multiple-entry visitor visa to the applicant that is valid for three months and allows for a stay in Taiwan of up to six months.

If concerns exist regarding the applicant’s eligibility following a review of the application, it shall be transferred to MOFA, which shall then request the competent central authority for assistance in reviewing the applicant’s eligibility.
  1. With regard to eligibility criteria and required documents for residents of Hong Kong and Macao who are applying for an employment-seeking entry and exit permit, the provisions of Article 2 and Paragraphs 4 to 10 of Article 3 of the Regulations shall be followed.
  1. The Regulations shall enter into force on the date prescribed therefor.
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