This package is suitable for person in charge or managers from Hong Kong, Macau and foreign country (other than Mainland China) who intend to apply for Taiwan work permit and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).

1. Service Fees
   
   The service fees to apply for Taiwan work permit is USD 800 per person. For resident visa and dependent resident visa, our fees are USD 250 and 800 per person respectively. Services entailed are listed as below.
   
   

   (1)	Provide consultation for the application of Taiwan work permit and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC);
   (2)	Review the documents provided by client;
   (3)	Assist client in preparing work visa documents;
   (4)	Completing the application form for work visa and other documents;
   (5)	Submit the application for work visa to the Workforce Development Agency and National Immigration Agency;
   (6)	Communicate with Workforce Development Agency and National Immigration Agency pertaining to the application status;
   (7)	Submit the visa application fee and obtain the work visa;
   (8)	Arrange the delivery of work visa to clients.

   
   Kaizen service fees exclude government fee, document translation fee and mailing fee.
   
   
2. Qualification of Foreigners
   
   Foreigners who wish to work in Taiwan and meet the following qualifications may receive the work permit issued by the Taiwan government.
   
   

   (1)	The applicant holds a bachelor's degree related to the scope of work, but under special circumstances, possession of good technical qualifications, qualified professional ability or related experience and achievement could be accepted;
   (2)	The applicant's professional skill or educational background match the requirements of the vacant position;
   (3)	Foreigner holds one of the following positions: The foreigner has acted as a manager of a company invested in by Overseas Chinese or foreigners, pursuant to the Statute for Investment by Overseas Chinese, or Statute for Investment by Foreign Nationals, whereas the amount of shares held by or the capital contributed by the Overseas Chinese or foreigners exceeds one-thirds of the total amount of shares, or the total capital of the business; The foreigner who has ever acted as a manager of a foreign branch company should be noted on the Taiwan company registration and changes form; The foreigner has acted as a representative of a representative office; The foreigner has acted as a departmental deputy manager (equivalent or above) of a company recognized as startup by the Taiwan government in consultation with the relevant competent authority.

   
   
3. Qualification of Taiwan Employer
   
   The employer must meet one of the following qualifications:
   
   
   

   (1)	Company that has established for less than one year: paid-up capital or working capital in Taiwan has reached TWD 500,000 and above, or average turnover has reached TWD 3,000,000, actual import and export revenue has reached USD 500,000 and above, or commission has reached USD 200,000 and above;
   (2)	Company established for more than one year: the most recent year or for the past three years its average turnover has reached no less than TWD 3,000,000, actual import and export revenue has reached no less than USD 500,000, or commission has reached no less than USD 200,000;
   (3)	The employer is a representative office of a foreign company, whose establishment has been approved by the Taiwan government with actual performance records. For company which has established less than one year, provision of such performance records shall be exempted. (Performance record: relevant technical documents such as technical cooperation, contracting or trading cooperation, contracting or trading contract with clients)

   
   
4. Estimated Time Frame
   
   The processing time to apply for the Taiwan working visa and Alien Resident Certificate is around two to three weeks, the actual working days depends on the actual situation.
   
   
5. Validity Period of Taiwan Work permit and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
   
   The validity of work permit can be given for a maximum period of three years. The Taiwan government has the discretion to determine the validity period. Validity period of the dependent visa is based on the principal applicant’s visa validity period. The extension could be applied before the expiration date and the extension period is up to three years.
   
   
6. Required Documents and Materials
   
   

   (1)	The identity card or passports copy of the person in charge of the Taiwan company;
   (2)	Photocopy of employer’s company registration or business registration, proof of company turnover document, representative office should provide the actual performance record;
   (3)	Photocopy of the employment contract (Should state the foreigner’s name, nationality, job title, job description, salary, employment period and signed by both parties);
   (4)	The original and copy of the foreigner employee’s passport;
   (5)	Photocopies of foreigner’s diploma;
   (6)	The employment verification document for the foreigner employee;
   (7)	Proof of residential address in Taiwan;
   (8)	Passport photo taken within the last 6 months (3 pieces).

   
   
7. Important Note
   
   Please take note that this quotation does not provide a complete list of documents required. The Immigration Department might request additional information or documents based on the materials submitted. If the foreigner holds the specific nationality announced by the Taiwan government, pertinent documents should first be examined by the Representative Office of Taiwan. Client should provide the original verified documents to Kaizen.