Quick Guide for International Students Staying in Taiwan After Graduation

After graduation, students can apply for a Job-Seeking ARC to stay in Taiwan and search for employment opportunities.

• Taiwan Employment Gold Card
  Applicable to 10 professional fields: economy, finance, culture & arts, architecture, national defense, sports, law, education, science, and digital technology.
• Work Permit
  Applicable for special or professional jobs, using a point-based evaluation system.
• Entrepreneur Visa or Freelance Artist Work Permit
  Suitable for those starting a business or working as a freelancer.

• Employment Gold Card: cumulative holding period of 3 years
• Work Permit: cumulative holding period of 5 years

  • Category	After Amendment in 2026
    Foreign Specific Professionals	General: 3y Master: 2y PhD: 1y Global Elite: permanent
    Foreign Professionals	General: 5y Associate/Bachelor: 4y Master: 3y PhD: 2y

• Source: Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals
• Entrepreneur Visa / Freelance Artist Work Permit: cumulative holding period of 5 years