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TAIWAN – Review Changes for Special Professional Work Permit
August 17, 2023
Taiwan is changing the review process for Foreign Special Professional work permit applications. In turn, the processing time to issue a work permit will likely become longer.
Read MoreTAIWAN: Full Resumption of Visa-Exempt Entry
September 23, 2022
In line with Taiwan’s plan to lift the remaining entry restrictions, the country will restore the visa exemption arrangement with the nationals of Chile, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Philippines with effect from 29 September 2022.
Read MoreTAIWAN: Visa-Exempt Entry Reinstated from September
September 9, 2022
Taiwan will restore visa exemption treatment for nationals of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, countries in Europe, and Taiwan's diplomatic allies starting September 12, 2022.
Read MoreTAIWAN: Work Permit Application Online Filing System
July 8, 2022
From 30 July 2022, the online filing system in Taiwan must be mandatorily utilized to file work permit applications.
Read MoreTAIWAN: Dependent Status Can Now Be Granted to Same-Sex Spouses
June 4, 2019
Qualifying same-sex spouses are now eligible to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).
Read MoreCHINA: Optional Mainland Residence Card Introduced for Residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
September 7, 2018
As we reported in August, the Chinese government has abolished the work permit requirement for residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (HMT residents). Effective 1 September 2018, HMT residents can voluntarily apply for a new mainland residence card.
Read MoreCHINA: Plans Announced to Eliminate Mainland Work Permit Requirement for Workers from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan
August 7, 2018
The Chinese government announced that it plans to abolish the work permit requirement for Chinese residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan hired to work in mainland China. Further details are expected to be announced by the government within the next few weeks.
Read MoreTAIWAN: New Foreign Recruitment Law Takes Effect
February 21, 2018
The Act Governing Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals (see our previous alert here) came into effect on 8th February 2018. Employment-Seeking Visa The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now issuing employment-seeking visas, valid for three months, for stays of up to six months, and for multiple entries, to qualifying applicants. To qualify, applicants must be […]
Read MoreTAIWAN: Upcoming New Foreign Recruitment Law
January 31, 2018
The Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals will come into effect on 8th February 2018, introducing various benefits for foreign nationals working in Taiwan, and for their employers. Key Changes The Act introduces three categories of foreign worker, with different qualifying criteria and benefits: foreign professional, foreign special professional and foreign senior professional. Many of […]
Read MoreTAIWAN: New Foreign Recruitment Law Passed
November 3, 2017
On 31st October 2017, the Taiwan Legislative Yuan passed the new Act Governing Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals. The new law, which has no implementation date as yet, will have various benefits for foreign nationals working in Taiwan and their employers. Key Changes Foreign nationals working in Taiwan will be able to extend their […]
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