Work Permit of Foreign Students
update date :
2023-06-30
- Q1：How do I apply for a work permit?
A1：To apply for a work permit, you need to obtain the consent of the department and the advisor. You can go to the Office of International Affairs to get the work permit application form. All work permits are applied online. The application process is as follows:
https://oia.mcut.edu.tw/p/405-1036-33867,c8639.php?Lang=en
- Q2：I am an exchange student, can I apply for a work permit?
A2：No, currently only degree students are allowed to apply for work permits.
- Q3：How much is the work permit application fee? Where should I go to pay the fee?
A3：The application fee for work permit is NT$ 100. You can pay the fee in the following ways:
1. Pay at the post office on the first floor of the gymnasium.
2. Pay by Online transfer or ATM transfer to the account generated in the system.
- Q4：If I renew my passport or ARC, do I also need to renew my work permit? What should I do?
A4：You don't need to update your work permit, but you need to update the information in the system. You can click the [Other] option in the system to submit an application for changing your personal information, but remember to attach your old certificate when you apply for your work permit next time.
- Q5：Can I work without applying for a work permit? Is there a time limit for work-study?
A5：International students who do not hold a work permit are not allowed to work. If the international student is found to be working, both the student and employer will be suspended. Please refer to the following website: https://www.wda.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=7F220D7E656BE749&s=C446BBD510FD9666, The maximum working hours per week for international students is 20 hours, and there is no limit on the number of hours during winter and summer vacations.
