Point- Based System

Notice for Hiring Foreign Nationals: Points-Based System

Job Description

The job must fall under the scope of “Specialized or Technical Work” as defined by the relevant job categories. For more information, please refer to the Specialized or Technical Work section on the EZ Work Taiwan website.

Qualification Requirements

Qualifications for Foreign Nationals:

Foreign nationals must have obtained at least a bachelor’s degree in Taiwan, or hold an associate degree in fields related to manufacturing, construction, agriculture, long-term care, e-commerce, etc. The applicant must accumulate at least 70 points upon review to be considered eligible.

※ For more information on eligibility, please refer to the Qualifications and Review Standards for Foreign Nationals Engaged in Work Specified in Subparagraphs 1 to 6, Paragraph 1, Article 46 of the Employment Services Act and MOEL official announcements.

Qualifications for Employers:

Employers must meet the eligibility requirements for the relevant category of specialized or technical work (e.g., licenses for specific industries, minimum capital, annual revenue, etc.). For details, please refer to the Specialized or Technical Work section on the EZ Work Taiwan website.

※ For more information on employer qualifications, please refer to the Employment Services Act and related announcements.

Required Documents Overview

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Document Name	Initial Application	Extension	Remarks
Original receipt of review fee	✔	✔	1. NT$500 per application. 2. Can be waived if payment information is uploaded online. However, the Ministry reserves the right to request submission if needed. (MOEL Notice No. 1110523178)
Application form	✔	✔
Roster of employed foreign nationals	✔	✔
Points Evaluation Form and supporting documents	✔	✔	See appendix for required documents. If already approved under the point system and no new scoring items are added, the form alone is sufficient.
Copy of passport or ARC of the foreign national	✔	✔	Must be valid at the start of employment.
Copy of diploma (bachelor’s degree or above obtained in Taiwan)	✔
Copy or duplicate of employment contract	✔	✔	Must include name, nationality, job title or work content, salary, employment period, and signatures from both parties.
Copy of employer's national ID, passport, or ARC (for sole proprietors or authorized representatives such as architects, CPAs, lawyers)	✔		Must be valid at the time of application.
Proof of business registration or company establishment certificate	✔		Not required for individual employers.
License for special industries (if applicable)	✔		Required if applicable under the applied job category.
Proof of company revenue	✔	✔	Required if applicable under the applied job category.
Copy of most recent tax withholding certificate (including source-based withholding)		✔	May be waived, but the Ministry reserves the right to request submission. (MOEL Notice No. 1110523178)
Copy of previous work permit approval letter		✔	Can be waived if the reference number is provided. (MOEL Notice No. 1110523178)
Parental consent and passport copy of legal guardian (if the foreign national is a minor)	✔

Summary of Points Evaluation Criteria

Education: PhD: 30 pts, Master’s: 20 pts, Bachelor’s: 10 pts, Associate: 5 pts
Salary: Monthly salary above NT$47,971: 40 pts; minimum NT$31,520: 10 pts
Work Experience: Over 2 years: 20 pts; 1 year: 10 pts
Chinese Proficiency: Fluent: 30 pts; Advanced: 25 pts; Intermediate: 20 pts
Other Languages and Background: Up to 20 pts
Policy Compliance and Academic Performance: Up to 40 pts (e.g., participation in government programs, receiving scholarships)
Passing Score: 70 points required to qualify

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1. Education:

PhD: 30 pts
Master’s: 20 pts
Bachelor’s: 10 pts
Associate: 5 pts (only for specific disciplines)
Required Document: Copy of diploma

2. Salary:

NT$47,971 or above: 40 pts
NT$40,000–47,970: 30 pts
NT$35,000–39,999: 20 pts
NT$31,520–34,999: 10 pts
Required Document: Signed employment contract (must state salary, job title, content, etc.)

3. Work or Internship Experience:

More than 2 years: 20 pts
At least 1 year or 1 year of internship in Taiwan: 10 pts
Required Document: Proof of work or internship (copy)

4. Job-Related Qualifications:

Special expertise in the job: 20 pts
Required Document: Certificates of training, professional licenses, award records, etc.

5. Chinese Proficiency:

Fluent: 30 pts; Advanced: 25 pts; Intermediate: 20 pts
Required Document: Proficiency certificate, course grades, or proof of study hours

6. Foreign Languages or Multicultural Background:

Proficiency in 2 or more languages: 20 pts
One language or more than 6 years of overseas residence: 10 pts
Required Document: Passport, language certificates, proof of study

7. Policy Compliance:

Employed by a policy-aligned company or enrolled in a government program: 20 pts
Required Document: Approval letter from central authority, program certificate, industry-academia cooperation document

8. Scholarships and Academic Performance:

Government scholarship or top 30% of class: 20 pts
Internal scholarship, top 50%, or GPA above 3.0: 5 pts
Required Document: Official approval, award list, transcript, etc.

Passing Score: A total of 70 points or above qualifies for employment eligibility.

Application Forms

According to Article 7 of the “Regulations on the Permission and Administration of the Employment of Foreign Workers” and the Ministry of Labor Announcement No. 1110507399 issued on May 19, 2022,
All applications for work permits for foreign professionals must be submitted online. Paper-based applications are no longer accepted.

Please prepare your Business Certificate, Organization Certificate, and Citizen Digital Certificate, and apply online at the Foreign Professionals Online Application System (opens in new window).

📎 Reference: Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor.

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