There is a new option for experienced foreign workers to remain in Taiwan Learn about “Foreign Skilled Workers”

(FWA 2026/11/04) The employers of eligible experienced foreign workers can now apply for them to be redesignated foreign skilled workers. Industries to which the new rules apply include

•Manufacturing

•Agriculture

•Slaughterhouse work

•Institutional care work

•Construction

•Live-in care work

If you have worked in Taiwan for 6 years or longer and meet related salary and skill-based qualifications, you may also be eligible to apply for a change in status. Following a successful application

•There is no limit to an individual’s length of employment in Taiwan

•Salary requirements are higher

•Continue to receive Labor Insurance and National Health Insurance coverage

•Anyone who meets the relevant requirements and works for another 5 years, may be eligible to apply for permanent residency in Taiwan

Foreign workers in Taiwan who want to develop a stable career and continue to expand their professional skills, now have a new option to consider

※If you have any further questions about working, residency, transportation, or daily life in Taiwan, the ITaiwan AI Genie is always at your service.

資深移工留臺新選擇！認識外國技術人力

符合資格的資深移工，可由雇主申請轉任為外國技術人力，適用產業包括：

•製造業

•屠宰業

•營造業

•農業

•機構看護

•家庭看護

符合在臺工作6年以上，並具備規定的薪資及技術條件，即有機會申請轉任，轉任後：

•在臺工作無年限限制

•薪資條件提升

•持續享有勞保、健保保障

•符合條件再工作滿5年，可銜接永久居留

想在臺灣穩定發展職涯、累積專業技術多了1項新選擇