On December 26, 2025, the Ministry of Labor (MOL) promulgated the Regulations for the Application for and Management of Permits for Foreign Professionals under Article 11 of the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals.

As an official English translation of the Regulations has not yet been released, users may refer to the Mandarin version available on the Ministry of Labor website and translate it for reference purposes:

https://laws.mol.gov.tw/FLAW/FLAWDAT0202.aspx?id=FL105873

For the official English version of the Act, please visit the Laws and Regulations Database of the Republic of China (Taiwan):

https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=A0030295

Below is the text of Article 11 of the Act:

A foreign national who, within the preceding five years, has obtained a bachelor’s or higher degree from one of the world’s top 200 universities as announced by the Ministry of Education may apply directly to the Ministry of Labor for a permit to engage in professional work in the State. Such a work permit shall be for a maximum term of two years and may not be extended or renewed.

When a foreign national as referred to in the preceding paragraph has obtained residency approval from the NIA, their Alien Resident Certificate shall be valid for a term of up to two years starting from the next day following the date of approval.

Regulation on work qualifications, review criteria, application for and revocation of the permit, employment supervision, and other relevant matters shall be prescribed by the Ministry of Labor in consultation with the competent authority.

If you require further consultation or clarification regarding the Regulations or application procedures, please visit Talent Taiwan for additional support:

https://talent.nat.gov.tw/en/help-desk

Accordingly, the relevant work permit application forms have been established to facilitate the application process. The latest versions of the application forms are now available on the website of the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, and applicants are advised to download and use the forms directly from the official website: https://ezworktaiwan.wda.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=C2D71E282D50644B&sms=9CB1BB388B89EC79&s=7E4497DCE0D394E9.

Or you can use the forms provided below:
File Name: Application Form of Work Permit for Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals Article 11 and Guidance Notes