一、僑務委員會114年11月21日僑生畢字第1140091530號書函諒達。

二、國家發展委員會(下稱國發會)、勞動部及內政部移民署,針對旨揭法案修法重點、外國專業人才工作申請(含副學士以上應屆畢業僑生免工作許可工作)、外國專業人才適用勞退新制、就業保險投保及請領、居留及永居申請規範等資訊彙編簡報說明(詳見外國專業人才延攬及僱用法資訊專頁,網址: https://foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw/Content_List.aspx?n=8E20BBA0 AFD356E5)。

三、另針對僑外生留臺工作部分,國發會另製懶人包(詳附件), 內容包含僑生畢業後延期居留年限、申請步驟以及適用對象等。

四、上揭資訊為僑生畢業留臺就業相關重要訊息,請協助向僑生廣宣。

五、倘有旨揭法案或留臺相關問題,請洽國發會Talent Taiwan 國際人才服務及延攬中心,官方網站:talent.nat.gov.tw;諮詢信箱: help@talent.nat.gov.tw;服務專線:02-7733-7660。

六、另請針對已畢業5至10年之海外僑生廣為宣傳臺灣就業相關政策措施及友善就業市場,以利渠等於轉職期評估回臺就業。

The partial amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals will take effect on January 1, 2026. We kindly invite relevant units to make use of the official promotional materials to raise awareness among overseas Chinese students, support talent retention, and encourage graduates to build their careers in Taiwan.

Key Information

1. Reference Document

Please refer to our official letter dated November 21, 2025, Ref. No. 1140091530, which has been duly delivered.

2. Overview of the Amendments and Supporting Resources

The National Development Council (NDC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and the National Immigration Agency, has compiled a comprehensive briefing that covers:

• Key amendments to the Act

• Work application procedures for foreign professionals

  • Including overseas Chinese graduates (associate degree or above) who are exempt from work permit requirements upon graduation

• Applicability of the new Labor Pension Scheme

• Enrollment and benefit claims under Employment Insurance

• Regulations on residency and permanent residency applications

For full details, please visit the Foreign Professionals Recruitment and Employment Act Information Portal:
👉 https://foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw/Content_List.aspx?n=8E20BBA0AFD356E5

3. Employment in Taiwan for Overseas Chinese and International Graduates

To further support overseas Chinese and international students seeking employment in Taiwan, the NDC has prepared a user-friendly infographic guide (see attachment), which includes:

• Extended post-graduation residence periods

• Step-by-step application procedures

• Eligible applicant categories

4. Promotion and Outreach

The above information is essential for overseas Chinese students planning to remain in Taiwan for employment after graduation. We kindly request your assistance in widely promoting these updates to ensure students are well informed.

5. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the amended Act or employment and residency in Taiwan, please contact:

Talent Taiwan – International Talent Service and Recruitment Center (NDC)

• Official Website: https://talent.nat.gov.tw

• Email: help@talent.nat.gov.tw

• Service Hotline: +886-2-7733-7660

6. Outreach to Alumni (5–10 Years Post-Graduation)

We also encourage broad promotion of Taiwan’s employment policies and friendly job market to overseas Chinese alumni who graduated 5 to 10 years ago, to support their evaluation of returning to Taiwan for career development during transitional stages.

For full details, please see the attachments below, including the official letter and the presentation slides (PDF file).