Expats seeking better-paying jobs, a change of career or an opportunity to further their career are relocating to Taiwan. This nation consists of a continuously growing economy, low unemployment rates, and increasing pay scales. Taiwan is a global player in the electronic goods market and information technology industries. It is a universal provider for computer associated products and continues to support the innovative technology-intensive sectors. As such, numerous multinational companies from all over the world that deal with communication and technology have set up branches in the country. In most cases, expats moving to Taiwan get jobs in the teaching industry or multinational companies.
Because of the high numbers of multinational organizations in Taiwan, most working abroad opportunities for expats are a result of intra-company transfers. This is actually one of the easiest ways to land a job in Taiwan for expats seeking senior positions. However, other platforms such as online job portals, local publications, or a Taiwan recruitment agency can help you in your job search. Taiwan’s primary industries include:
Landing a job in any of these fields requires solid educational and professional qualifications. Overall, most English oriented expats land English teaching jobs or translation jobs in Taiwan. Nonetheless, with the low unemployment rates and the availability of jobs for everyone, regardless of skill set, makes Taiwan a great nation for career development. Additionally, Taiwan’s economy being the 7th largest in Asia, expats working in the country receive relatively high salaries compared to the low cost of living, which includes housing, food, transportation, and so on.
Mandarin is the official language of communication in Taiwan, although Taiwanese is also used but to a lesser extent and not in the confines of the workplace. Finding a non-Mandarin speaking profession is hard. Therefore, learning the language is an excellent way to get your foot through the door. In fact, more opportunities will materialize for those with just a little working knowledge of the language compared to those without.
Overall, lifestyle in Taiwan is heavily inspired by Chinese culture as well as other neighboring countries, including Japan and the Philippines. Taiwan has assimilated a liberal and egalitarian society while maintaining its traditional values. Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, is highly modernized and urbanized with millions of inhabitants of both Taiwanese descent and expats from all over the world. As such, Taipei is the most westernized region in the country which makes it easy for expats working in Taiwan to adjust and familiarize themselves with the national heritage and culture of the Taiwanese people
Job selection and salary depend entirely on the line of work and career opportunities available in various fields, including:
To work in Taiwan, expats must sign an employment contract with the company they are relocating to work in. The company will then apply for a work permit for the individual from the Ministry of Labour before the employee can commence work in Taiwan. Both a work visa and an Alien Residence Certificate (ARC) should be procured, within 15 days of arrival in Taiwan, so that an individual can legally live in the country during his/her term of employment. An Alien Resident Certificate can only be obtained once an individual has received visa clearance and a work permit from his/her employer (sponsor).
However, there are laws confining foreigners to specific industries. According to the Workforce Development Agency, under the Ministry of Labour, foreigners are permitted to work in the following professions which include nursing, and household services, construction, manufacturing, marine fishing, and institutional care work. Moreover, expats seeking work in Taiwan should be 16 years and above or 20+ years for those seeking to work in nursing or household services industries. According to the Employment Service Act, expats can work in Taiwan for not more than 12 accumulated years, but those in the nursing industry who have received further professional training or self-study and have illustrated exceptional performance can apply for an extension of two more years. Below is a list of some of the popular sectors, and the requirements, that provide expats with job vacancies in Taiwan:
All employees working in Taiwan are legally entitled to receive mandatory benefits, which include national health insurance, Labour insurance, employment insurance, and social security. Moreover, employees should get one day off for every 7-day work week, alongside a rest day and excluding public holidays. Generally, employees can work for 54 hours on overtime basis per month but not more than 138 hours in three months.
Below is a comprehensive list of jobs in Taiwan. The list includes job roles, description, location, and more information to help job seekers find the right one.
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