Q&A for Foreigners Applying for Work Permits in Taiwan 3
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If a foreigner’s parent obtains Taiwan nationality (while the foreign does not), can he apply the work permit by the method of dependent relative? |
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It is possible if the foreigner is under 20 years old, vice versa. |
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If an overseas Chinese is employed to work in Taiwan, is work permit still needed? |
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Yes. Since overseas Chinese is considered as foreigner. |
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If a mainland Chinese lives in another country but does not obtain the nationality of that country, and being employed to work in Taiwan, how should he apply for work permit? |
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Mainland Chinese is forbidden to work in Taiwan currently. |
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If a mainland Chinese obtained other nationality and being hired to work in Taiwan, how should he apply for work permit? |
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If the mainland Chinese obtained the said nationality over 4 years, the application should be the same as foreigner. |
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If a person obtained Taiwan nationality but does not registered a household in Taiwan, does he need to apply for work permit? |
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No. If the said person is going to stay and work in Taiwan, he should apply for Taiwan Alien Resident Certificate. |