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Q1. Can I stay in Taiwan after graduation?
A. Yes, you can!

There are currently two common ways for overseas Chinese and international students to stay in Taiwan after graduation:

Job-Seeking Residency Extension:
Overseas Chinese and international students may apply for a one-year job-seeking residence permit, which can be extended once (maximum of two years in total).
Students from Hong Kong and Macau may apply for a six-month job-seeking residence permit, which can also be extended once (maximum of one year in total).
Employment in Taiwan:
You must obtain your diploma before applying for a work permit to stay in Taiwan for employment.
There are two main application systems:

The Points-Based System
The Professional and Technical Personnel Employment Program
 
Q2. After graduation, if I have not applied for an “Internship in Taiwan” nor found a “Job in Taiwan,” how can I stay in Taiwan?
A.
You should apply for a Job-Seeking Residency Extension at the National Immigration Agency (NIA) within 15 days after receiving your diploma.
Once you find a job and obtain a work permit, you must apply at the NIA within 15 days to change your residence reason from “study” or “job-seeking” to “employment.”
Failure to do so within the time limit may result in a fine and may affect your future applications to work in Taiwan.

If you return to your home country within 15 days after receiving your diploma (and do not plan to return to Taiwan), you do not need to apply for a residency extension.
If you plan to return to your home country after more than 15 days, please check with the NIA in advance to see if a residency extension is required.
 
Q3. Can I work part-time during the “Job-Seeking Residency Extension” period?
A. Absolutely not!
During the post-graduation job-seeking period, you are not allowed to work.

The purpose of this extension is solely to give graduates time to find full-time employment.
Since you will not yet have a valid work permit, any part-time work is considered illegal employment.

According to the Ministry of Labor, international students who work without a valid work permit will be fined between NTD 30,000 and 150,000, and will be banned from working in Taiwan for three years.
Employers who hire students without a valid work permit will be fined between NTD 150,000 and 750,000.
 
Q4. How can graduates work in Taiwan?
A.
Graduates who wish to work in Taiwan must first obtain their diploma and then apply for a work permit through their employer.
Applications can be made under the Points-Based System or the Employment of Foreign Professionals program, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and job type.

 
Q5. Do I need to receive my diploma before applying to stay in Taiwan for job-seeking purposes?
A. Yes.
You must obtain your diploma before applying to stay in Taiwan for job-seeking or employment.
Even if you find a job during the extended study period, you must first complete your coursework and obtain your diploma before applying for post-graduation employment in Taiwan.

 
Q6. How do I apply for a Work Permit to stay in Taiwan?
A.
You must first find a company willing to hire you. The employer must then submit the Work Permit application to the Ministry of Labor.

Reminder:
Meeting the minimum score (70 points) in the Points-Based System does not mean you can apply for a work permit on your own and then find a job later.
Work permits must be submitted by the employer under the company’s name.
(If the company prepares all required documents and asks you to submit the application in person, that is acceptable.)
 
Q7. Will my National Health Insurance (NHI) card stop working immediately after graduation? What should I do?
A.
If you are insured through your university, your NHI coverage will end at the end of your graduation month.
Starting from the following month, you will no longer be covered.
Please visit the National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA) or your local District Office to apply for individual coverage.

Reminder:
NHI is a mandatory national insurance program in Taiwan.
If you do not enroll during the period between graduation and employment, the NHIA will retroactively charge the unpaid premiums once your new employer registers your insurance.
During any uninsured period, you must pay full medical costs out of pocket.
After paying the retroactive premiums, you may apply for a reimbursement by presenting your original medical receipts.
Be sure to keep all receipts carefully—reissues may incur additional fees depending on the clinic.
 
Important Notice
When students graduate, the university will notify the National Immigration Agency (NIA), and your ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) will be scheduled for cancellation.
If you plan to remain in Taiwan, you must promptly apply to change your residence reason at the NIA.
Failure to do so may result in fines, forced departure, or other penalties.

If you plan to return home:
Please leave Taiwan as soon as possible after graduation unless you have another valid residence reason.
If you plan to seek employment in Taiwan:
Bring your diploma and related documents to the NIA service center and apply for residence under the reason of “Other – Job Seeking in Taiwan.”
(The initial residence period is one year from your graduation date and can be extended once, up to a maximum of two years.)
If you have already obtained a work permit immediately after graduation:
Please visit the NIA service center as soon as possible to apply for residence under the reason of “Employment.”

Illegal Employment Warnings

Working in Taiwan without a valid work permit is illegal.

Penalties include:

• Fine of NTD 30,000–150,000 for students

• Ban from working in Taiwan for 3 years

• Employer fines of NTD 150,000–750,000

• Possible cancellation of your ARC and deportation

Always ensure your work permit is valid before starting any job.

 
Source: National Immigration Agency (NIA), Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C. (Taiwan)