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Work Permit

Students - Work Permit Application

*Only accept online applications*

1. Eligibility

  1. Must be a currently enrolled student.
  2. Must have completed registration and paid tuition fees (installments: the first payment at the Cashier’s Office, the remaining at the department office).
  3. Must have a legitimate need to work (e.g., financial reasons, school research/teaching assistantship).
  4. Must apply for and obtain a Work Permit before starting work.
  5. Processing time: around 7–14 working days.

2. Required Documents

  1. Please fill out the School Form ,and Online Work Permit Application Form.
  2. Copy of both sides of the student ID card.
  3. Copy of a valid passport.
  4. Proof of Enrollment for the current semester.
  5. Post Office payment receipt (application fee: NT$100).
  6. Applicants during winter/summer vacation: must additionally provide Tuition Payment Receipt as proof of enrollment.

3. Work Hour Restrictions

  1. During semester: Maximum 20 hours per week.
  2. During winter/summer vacation: No limit on work hours (subject to employment contract).
  3. Working illegally (exceeding work hours or without a valid permit): subject to a fine of NT$30,000–150,000 and deportation.

4. Lost Work Permit (Re-issuance)

  1. If the work permit is lost, you must immediately report the loss and reapply.
  2. The re-issuance process is the same as the first application, and an additional NT$100 fee is required.
  3. During re-issuance, photocopies or receipts cannot substitute for the permit—you must wait for the new permit to be issued.

5. Leave of Absence, Withdrawal, Graduation, or Extended Study

  1. Leave of Absence / Withdrawal: Work Permit automatically becomes invalid from the date of status change; you must stop working immediately.
  2. Graduation: Work Permit becomes invalid upon graduation. To continue working in Taiwan, you must apply for a Taiwan Employment Gold Card or other work visa.
  3. Extended Study: If you still hold valid student status, you may continue applying for a Work Permit according to regulations.

6. Important Notes

  1. The maximum validity of a Work Permit is 6 months, and renewal must follow the semester system.
  2. Fall Semester applications: valid until March 31 of the following year.
  3. Spring Semester applications: valid until September 30 of the same year.
  4. Application progress inquiry: Foreign Professionals Work Permit Application Status System
  5. Official website: Workforce Development Agency
  6. Email: ezwp@wda.gov.tw
  7. Tel: 0800-881-339 / (02) 2380-1720
  8. Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30–12:30, 13:30–17:30
  9. Application Procedure: Work Permit Application