| COUNTRY PROFILE
Geographic Profile |
| Location |
North of the Philippines (1 hour & 30 minutes away by air) / East of mainland China
Philippine Airlines, China Airlines and Eva Airlines fly daily direct from Manila to Taipei (Chang Kai Shek Airport) at least 2x a day
Direct Flight to Kaohsiung International Airport via Laoag Airport. |
| Total land area |
36,000 sq km. |
| Climate |
4 Seasons (winter, spring, summer & fall) |
| Capital |
Taipei |
| Other key cities |
Kaohsiung, Taichung |
| The Taiwanese People |
| Population |
22.6 million (as of July 2003) |
| Language |
Mandarin, English |
| Mode of Dressing |
Western Clothing |
| Religion |
Predominantly Buddhists but tolerant of other religions such as Catholicism and other Christian faith |
| The Economy |
Newly Industrializing Economy (NIE)
Highly export-oriented involved in consumer as well as industrial products manufacturing. |
| Unit of Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) |
| 1USD |
= 32.334NT$ |
| 1NT$ |
= 1.69PHP (as of Feb. 23, 2004) |
| The Government |
Constitutional Democracy
CHEN SHUI-BIAN
President |
5 Government branches called Yuan, namely:
Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Examination and Control |
| Transportation and Communication System |
| Taxis, buses, trains, and motorcycles are available for inland transfers |
| Public Phones, cellular phones, Internet are very accessible |
IDD Country Access Code is 886
Area Access Codes: |
| Taipei |
- 02 |
| Kaohsiung |
- 07 |
| Taichung |
- 04 |
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)
Processing Cost For Agency Hire
Placement Fee (one month salary NTS15,840 or its peso equivalent) |
PHP |
26,769 |
Processing Fees |
POEA |
USD |
200 |
OWWA Membership Contribution USD25/ |
PHP |
1,275 |
OWWA Medicare Premium |
PHP |
900 |
Documentation Cost |
Visa/Work Permit |
PHP |
3,600 |
| Medical Examination |
PHP |
3,395 |
Miscellaneous (Passport, NBI clearance, notaries, pictures, PDOS, etc.) |
PHP |
1,000 |
Airfare (US$ ) |
PHP |
11,200 |
TOTAL |
PHP |
48,679++ |
(XR: 1USD= 56.00PHP) |
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Processing Cost For GPB Special Hiring
Processing Cost For Name Hire
Processing Fees |
POEA |
USD |
100 |
OWWA Membership Contribution USD25/ |
PHP |
1,275 |
OWWA Medicare Premium |
PHP |
900 |
Documentation Cost |
Visa/Work Permit |
PHP |
3,600 |
| Medical Examination |
PHP |
3,395 |
Miscellaneous (Passport, NBI clearance, notaries, pictures, etc.) |
PHP |
1,000 |
Airfare (US$ ) |
PHP |
11,200 |
TOTAL |
PHP |
27,510++ |
(XR: 1USD= 56.00PHP) |
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APPLYING FOR A JOB IN TAIWAN
DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE:
- 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 Hire
- Verify with POEA license and job order of the agency (Hotline: 722-1144/55)
- Apply and Submit credentials to the agency
- (if selected) Undergo Medical Examination in a DOH accredited clinic- 3days
- (while waiting for visa) Attend PDOS with an accredited Provider -1 day
- Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card
e-Card
Multi-purpose car
Proof of OWWA Membership
ATM card for remittance purpose
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
- Attend the POEA Employment Counseling and Authentication of Fees & Salary Declaration Briefing (half-day)
- Apply for Work Permit / Visa at the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office (TECO) (2 weeks)
- Submit documents to the Name-Hire Processing Center for evaluation (2 hours)
Requirements:
- Verified Employment Contract
- Visa
- Passport
- 2 Passport Size Pictures
- Payment for Fees
- Payment for Fees
- Attend POEA-PDOS (1 day)
- Undergo Medical Examination at DOH accredited clinic (3 days)
- Pay Necessary Fees at POEA/OWWA Cashier
- Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card
Procedure for GPB Special Hiring Program for Taiwan
- Submit Credentials to the Manpower Registry Division
- Attend POEA Pre-Documentation Briefing (half-day)
- Undergo Medical Examination with DOH accredited clinics (3days)
- Attend POEA-PDOS (1 day)
- Pay Necessary Fees to POEA/OWWA Cashier
- Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card
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.
Reminders
- It is illegal for employer to keep the workers passport, ARC, and money.
- Have your original copy of your marriage contract and birth certificate of children for tax exemption
- Worker cannot change employer or job 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
Thinking of working in another country? Licensed recruitment agencies will have their own booths showing job openings at the Career and Education Fair 2006 on May 3-4 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS. |
