Taiwan has launched the Long-Term Employment Program for Migrant Workers, allowing eligible foreigners—including international students and migrant workers—to upgrade to mid-level skilled manpower, stay beyond previous time limits, apply for permanent residency, and even reunite with their families.
On August 29, 2025, the Legislative Yuan officially passed the third reading of the Amendments to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals (commonly known as the Foreign Professionals Act). Initiated by the National Development Council (NDC) in collaboration with various ministries, the amendments relax work and residency regulations for international professionals, overseas Chinese and foreign students, second-generation overseas Taiwanese, and digital nomads, while also strengthening social security measures. NDC Minister Paul Liu (劉鏡清) emphasized that this reform is not merely an institutional adjustment but rather an “upgraded” talent policy aimed at building a more competitive international talent environment in Taiwan.
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