Working Permit Renewal for Foreign Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Assistants

To ensure uninterrupted legal employment and residence in Taiwan, please complete the work permit renewal process at least 30 days prior to the expiration date.

As the approval process may take approximately 14 working days, it is strongly advised to submit all required documents 45 days in advance to allow sufficient processing time by the Office of HR.

 

📂Required Documents for Work Permit Renewal

Please submit hard copies of the following documents to the Office of HR:

  • Application form (including name list) – downloadable from HR website
  • Copy of passport
  • Signed employment contract
  • Copy of current work permit approval letter
  • Tax withholding certificate (previous year)
  • Receipt for NTD 500 application fee

 

Legal Obligations and Penalty Notice

Foreign nationals must obtain prior approval from the Ministry of Labor before commencing full-time employment.

Hiring foreign personnel without valid work permits may result in fines ranging from NTD 150,000 to 1,000,000.

 

️ Departure Notice

 If the foreign nationals plan to leave Taiwan permanently, please notify the Office of HR at least two months prior to your departure to facilitate income tax reporting and exit procedures.