A Few Helpful Links and Resources for Foreigners in Taiwan
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Navigating work and life in a foreign country isn’t always straightforward — especially when most of the official information is in Chinese. This page compiles links, hotlines, and contacts that foreigners in Taiwan tend to need most. Feel free to bookmark it for later.

Work & Employment 工作與就業

  • Taiwan Ministry of Labor 勞動部 mol.gov.tw — Labour laws, work permits, and employment regulations.
  • Workforce Development Agency 勞動力發展署 wda.gov.tw — Work permit applications for foreign nationals.

Visas & Residency 簽證與居留

  • National Immigration Agency 移民署 (NIA) immigration.gov.tw — ARC, APRC, visa extensions, and residency information.
  • Bureau of Consular Affairs 外交部領事事務局 boca.gov.tw — Visa applications and passport services.

Legal & Labor Rights 法律與勞工權益

  • Labor Standards Act 勞動基準法 law.moj.gov.tw — Taiwan’s primary labor law governing working hours, wages, and leave.
  • Legal Aid Foundation 法律扶助基金會 laf.org.tw — Free or low-cost legal assistance.

Health & Insurance 健康與保險

  • National Health Insurance 全民健康保險 (NHI) nhi.gov.tw — Taiwan’s national health insurance scheme. Most ARC holders are eligible to enroll. 台灣全民健保。
  • NHI Enquiry Hotline 健保諮詢專線 — 0800-030-598

Hotlines 服務專線

  • Labor Conditions Hotline 勞動條件諮詢專線 — 1955 For reporting labor violations or seeking employment rights advice.
  • Foreign Worker Hotline 外籍勞工諮詢保護專線 — 1955 Available in multiple languages including English, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Thai.
  • NIA Service Hotline 移民署服務專線 — 1990 For immigration and residency enquiries.
  • Emergency 緊急求助 — 110 (Police 警察) / 119 (Fire & Ambulance 消防救護)

Information on this page is provided for general reference only. Laws and regulations are subject to change — always verify with the relevant authority before making decisions. 本頁資訊僅供一般參考，相關法規可能隨時變動，請向相關主管機關確認最新規定。