Taiwan Work Permit / ARC — Employer-Sponsored (1 year, renewable annually)for 🇩🇪 German citizens travelling to 🇹🇼 Taiwan

📋Required Documents6

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  Degree certificate and proof of experience meeting the eligibility criteria
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  Resident visa application form with a recent photograph
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  Work permit issued by the Ministry of Labor (applied for by the employer)
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  Valid passport (valid 6+ months)
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  Employment contract with a Taiwanese employer
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  Health examination certificate

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Taiwan Work Permit / ARC — Employer-Sponsored (1 year, renewable annually), book an appointment at the nearest Taiwan embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is USD 60.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Taiwan embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why German passport holders need a visa for Taiwan

German citizens require a visa to enter Taiwan based on the current immigration requirements set by Taiwan's government. German passport holders must apply through the Taiwan embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Taiwan Work Permit / ARC — Employer-Sponsored (1 year, renewable annually) Applications Are Refused6

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  The job does not meet the requirements for foreign white-collar employment — salary below the minimum threshold, or duties that do not qualify as specialised/technical work reserved for foreign professionals.
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  The applicant lacks the required qualifications and work experience for the position, or the academic-degree-plus-experience criteria are not satisfied.
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  The sponsoring employer is not eligible — insufficient paid-in capital or turnover, or a record of labour or immigration non-compliance.
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  Required documents are incomplete or cannot be verified — degree certificates, experience letters, the employment contract, or company registration.
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  A criminal record, or a prior overstay or immigration/labour violation in Taiwan.
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  False statements or fabricated/altered documents, or information inconsistent across the application.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More Taiwan Visa Options

• Taiwan APRC — Permanent Residency (5 years continuous residence required) →
• Taiwan Employment Gold Card — Combined Work Permit and ARC (1–3 years) →
• Taiwan Visitor Visa — Single or Multiple Entry (up to 90 days) →