📊 The Points System

No Quota Limits! Pass with 70 Points

The annual quota cap has been officially removed! It is now a race against yourself. As long as you accumulate 70 points out of 190, the Ministry of Labor will approve your work permit.

🧮 Calculate Now: 勞動部-評點制線上試算工具 (Online Points Calculator)

🏆 Scoring Criteria & Requirements

Item Points Proof & Notes
1. Education
  • 30 pts: PhD)
  • 20 pts: Master’s
  • 10 pts: Bachelor’s
  • 5 pts: Associate
 【Document】Photocopy of your Diploma.

【⚠️ Heads Up】Associate degrees are accepted only in specific fields (e.g., STEM, Agriculture, Healthcare, Manufacturing).
2. Salary
  • 40 pts: > NT$ 47,971
  • 30 pts: 40,000 ~ 47,970
  • 20 pts: 35,000 ~ 39,999
  • 10 pts: 31,520 ~ 34,999
 【Document】Photocopy of the Employment Contract signed by both parties.

【Requirements】Must clearly specify: Monthly salary (in NTD), Job Title, Job Description, and Duration of employment.
3. Experience
  • 20 pts: 2+ years of full-time work experience.
  • 10 pts: 1+ year of full-time work experience OR 1+ year of internship in Taiwan.
 【Document】Proof of Service from previous employers OR Internship Agreement/Plan from your university.

【⚠️ Definition】

  • “Work Experience” refers to full-time jobs after graduation.
  • “Internship” refers to experience gained during your studies in Taiwan.
4. Qualifications
  • 20 pts: Possess specialized skills or expertise required for the position.
 【Document】Proof of specialized skills required for the role (e.g., Professional Licenses, Training Certificates, Awards, or Patents).
5. Mandarin Proficiency
  • 30 pts: Fluent
  • 25 pts: High
  • 20 pts: Intermediate
 【Document (Select ONE)】

  1. TOCFL (Level 3 or Higher).
  2. Course Grades: (80+=Fluent / 70~79=High / 60~69=Intermediate)
  3. Learning Hours: (In Taiwan: >960hr=Fluent / >480hr=High / >360hr=Intermediate)
6. Foreign Lang / Growth Exp.
  • 20 pts: Proficiency in 2 or more foreign languages.
  • 10 pts: Proficiency in 1 foreign language OR 6+ years of overseas residency.
 【Document】Photocopy of Passport.

【💡 Strategy】

  1. International students automatically get 10 points for “Overseas Growth” with a passport.
  2. To score 20 points, provide proof of proficiency in a second foreign language (excluding your native language and Mandarin).
7. Gov. Policy
  • 20 pts: Graduates of government-designated strategic programs or G2G admission channels.
 【Eligibility】Graduates from government-designated programs, such as:

  1. Industry-Academia Collaboration Program for Overseas Chinese Students.
  2. Overseas Youth Vocational Training Program (OYVTP) – 2-Year Associate Degree Class.
  3. New Southbound Policy programs or STEM fields.

【Document】Photocopy of Diploma (Program name is usually indicated).
8. Scholarships / Performance
  • 20 pts: Recipient of a Government Scholarship OR Top 30% academic ranking.
  • 5 pts: Recipient of a University Scholarship OR Top 50% academic ranking (with GPA ≥ 3.0).
 【Document】Official Award Letter or Academic Transcript.【Examples】OCAC Scholarships, Academic Excellence Awards, etc.

💡 Quick Pass Strategy 

The Standard Baseline for Most Graduates: Most graduates start with a solid foundation of 50 points:

    • [Bachelor’s Degree] (+10)
    • [Mandarin Proficiency] (+20)
    • [Experience Abroad] (+10)
    • [Salary >NT$31,520] (+10)

= 50 Pts

👉 You only need 20 more points to qualify!

Achieve any of the following to easily close the gap:

    • Higher Salary: Secure a monthly salary of NT$ 35,000+.  (+10)
    • Better Mandarin: Improve your Mandarin to TOCFL Level 4 (High).  (+5)
    • Internship: Possess internship experience in Taiwan during your studies.  (+10)
    • Strategic Major: Graduated from a STEM field or a government-designated strategic industry.  (+20)
    • Scholarships: Received scholarships or academic awards.  (+5 ~ 20)

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