(FWA 2026/06/26)
In accordance with international human rights norms, Taiwan has removed HIV antibody testing from mandatory health check-up requirements and employers are not allowed to deprive foreign workers of employment rights based on their medical status.
As Taiwan does not provide subsidies for HIV treatment for non-citizens, the cost of such treatment is approximately NT$200,000 per year. As such, foreign nationals are advised to undergo HIV screening in their home countries before coming to Taiwan.
Before arriving in Taiwan, foreign workers should buy medical insurance to reduce any potential financial burden. They can also decide to undergo HIV testing at a hospital in Taiwan to better understand their health situation.
If a foreign worker is diagnosed with HIV, their right to work remains protected under Taiwanese law.
In the event of discrimination contact the 1955 Labor Consultation and Complaint Hotline for assistance.
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預防愛滋病，即早篩檢及早治療
依國際人權規範，臺灣已取消HIV抗體健康檢查項目，雇主不得以外國人病症狀況剝奪其工作權益
由於非本國籍人士在我國治療HIV感染之費用無提供補助，每年治療費用約為新臺幣20萬元，若為HIV感染者建議非本國籍人士先於母國接受HIV篩檢
來臺工作前應購買醫療保險，以降低財務負擔，亦可自行至醫院進行HIV篩檢，瞭解自身感染狀況
若外國人感染HIV病毒，其工作權仍受到保障，如遇有相關情形可向1955勞工諮詢申訴專線反映
