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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. 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