FROM THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATION:
Things you should know about working in Taiwan

Filipinos in Taiwan work as . . .

• Factory workers
• Caretakers/ Nursing Aides
• Household Workers
• Professionals (Teachers, Engineers, etc)
• Minimum Salary Rate is NT$ 15,840

Modes of Recruitment

• Hiring through Philippine Recruitment Agencies
• Name Hiring (Worker sought employment on his own)
• Special Hiring Program for Taiwan through POEA-Government Placement Branch (GPB)
  

APPLYING FOR A JOB IN TAIWAN

Documentary Requirements in Applying

• Resume/Biodata
• School Credentials & Transcript of Records (High School and/or College Diploma authenticated by DECS or CHED)
• Trade Test/ Care Giving Training Certificate
• Employment Certificate/s
• Birth Certificate (authenticated by the National Statistics Office)
• Passport
• NBI Clearance
• 2 passport size pictures

PROCEDURE FOR AGENCY HIRES

1. Verify agency license and job order with POEA (Hotline 722-1144/55)
2. Apply with the agency (If selected)
3. Undergo Medical Examination at a DOH accredited clinics (3 days
   (While waiting for visa (2 weeks)
4. Attend PDOS at an accredited PDOS provider (1 day) & POEA Employment
   Counseling and Authentication of Fees & Salary Declaration Seminar (1/2
   day)
5. Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

The e-Card

• Multi-purpose card
• Proof of OWWA membership
• ATM card for remittance purpose

 The e-Receipt 

• Exit Permit
• Proof of payment (POEA Processing Fee, OWWA Membership Contribution & Medicare Coverage)
• Travel Tax & Airport Terminal Fee Exemption

PROCEDURE FOR NAME-HIRE

1. Attend the POEA Employment Counseling and Authentication of Fees &
   Salary Declaration Briefing (1/2 day)
2. Apply for Work Permit / Visa at the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
   (TECO) (2 weeks)
3. Submit documents to the Name-Hire Processing Center for evaluation (2
   hours)
   Requirements:
   - Verified Employment Contract
   - Work Permit / Visa
   - Passport
   - 2 Passport Size Pictures
4. Payment for Fees
5. Attend POEA-PDOS (1 day)
6. Undergo Medical Examination at DOH accredited clinic (3 days)
7. Pay Necessary Fees at POEA/OWWA Cashier
   
8. Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

Procedure for GPB Special Hiring Program for Taiwan

1. Submit Credentials to the Manpower Registry Division (If selected)
2. Attend POEA Pre-Documentation Briefing (1/2 day)
3. Undergo Medical Examination with  DOH accredited clinics (3days) (While waiting for visa)
4. Attend POEA-PDOS (1 day)
5. Pay Necessary Fees to POEA/OWWA Cashier
6. Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card

Where to obtain visa/work permit  

Taipei Economic & Cultural Office (TECO)
MS. IRENE CHANG
2/F Pacific Star Building
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue
cor. Makati Avenue
Makati City, Metro Manila

WORKING IN TAIWAN

Terms and Conditions of Employment

• 48 hours workweek
  
• 1 day off out of every 7 days work; 7 day vacation leave every year beginning 2nd year
• Sick leave benefit not exceeding 30 days in 1 year
• Incentives for workers who do not take any leave in a full calendar month during his employment period
• Medical examination within three days upon arrival and every 6 months thereafter
• Total period of employment should not exceed 6 years.

Common Problems

• Unauthorized collection of fees
• Maltreatment and abuses by the employers of caretakers
• Delayed salaries
• Delayed payment of tax refund
• Risks of Running Away
• Revocation of employment permit
• Arrest, detention and deportation
• Fine of NT$3,000 to NT$30,000
• Deprivation of future employment
• Loss of personal belongings
• Fabrication of false accusations by  employers
• Ruins the image of and employment opportunities for Filipinos

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

• It is illegal for employers to keep the workers passport, ARC, and money.
  
• Have your original copy of your marriage contract and birth certificate of children for tax exemption
  
• Workers cannot change employers or jobs without the approval of Council of Labor Affairs
  
• Respect Chinese tradition, customs, practices and strictly observe all Taiwan laws and regulations
  
• Prior to leaving, open a savings account for remittance
  

COUNTRY PROFILE 

SOURCE: www.poea.gov.ph