According to Radio Taiwan International, foreign nationals with entry permit that expire between May 19 and June 30 are receiving an automatic 3-month extension. That was the word from the labor ministry (MOL).
3-month automatic entry permit extension for foreign nationals. Image courtesy of NIA.
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The move is aimed to make things easier for Taiwanese employers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They will not need to apply for this extension. A recent spike in domestically-transmitted cases led to a ban on foreign nationals from entering Taiwan beginning May 19.
3-month automatic entry permit extension for foreign nationals. Image courtesy of NIA.
Radio Taiwan International mentions, about 8,500 employers will benefit from the move.
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