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Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals

Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals

Effective from January 1, 2026
Regulations relaxed, protections strengthened
Creating an environment that attracts and retains talent

Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals

Why revise the law?

Changes in population structure and increasing demand for talent in key industries such as AI and net-zero development.
The revision not only focuses on attracting talent, but also supporting long-term development in Taiwan—from careers and family to retirement.
Goal: to make Taiwan a second home for global professionals.

What changes in employment regulations?

1. Greater flexibility for foreign students
Graduates with an associate degree or above can work freely during extended stay periods.
2. More opportunities for top university graduates
Graduates from the world’s top 1,500 universities are exempt from the two-year work experience requirement.
Top 200 graduates can apply for an individual work permit.
3. Benefits extended to families
Spouses of foreign professionals can apply for work permits and work freely in Taiwan.

Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals
Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals

Changes in permanent residency and social security

Adjusted residency requirements
Top global talent (e.g., annual income of NT$6 million) can apply after one year.
Foreign graduates can shorten the required period by 1–3 years.

Enhanced social protection
Foreign professionals can join the labor pension system without permanent residency.
After obtaining residency, they can access employment insurance.

Talent Taiwan provides integrated services including:

• Job matching
• Residency assistance
• Housing and education consultation
• Legal and accounting support

 

A one-stop portal integrates visa, work, and living information
Not only relaxing regulations, but also improving the living environment

Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals
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