Intermediate Skilled Personnel

To address labor shortages, Taiwan opened intermediate skilled work applications for foreign workers in April 2022.

Manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fishery, caregiving, and other industries with labor shortages.

Applicants must meet one of the following:
1. Migrant workers who have worked in Taiwan for 6+ years, or have completed a contract and worked for 6+ years in total.
2. Overseas students with an associate degree or above in Taiwan, who meet salary and skill requirements.

Foreign workers in intermediate skilled jobs for 5 years may apply for permanent residency if they meet legal requirements.
They must also meet the monthly salary requirement or hold a Level B technician certificate.

1. Proof of eligibility for intermediate skilled work
2. Proof of domestic recruitment
3. Application form
4. No violation record
5. Health check certificate issued within 3 months or within 1 year before the permit starts
6. Other documents required by law

1. Employment permit
2. Employment permit extension
3. Post-contract employer transfer permit
4. General employer transfer permit
5. Transfer-out permit

Apply through the [Foreign Worker Online Application System.]