After graduation in Taiwan, Overseas Chinese and Foreign students have two options to apply for a work permit:

1. Specialized or Technical Works: requirements vary by industry and position.
2. Points-Based Comment System (評點制) – the most flexible and straightforward pathway for new graduates.

👉 In this article, we will focus on the Points-Based Comment System, since it is considered the easiest way to qualify for a work permit after graduation.

Scoring System (Minimum: 70 points)

Below are the categories, their scoring rules, and most importantly, the required documents you need to provide.

1. Education

• Doctoral degree: 30 points
• Master’s degree: 20 points
• Bachelor’s degree: 10 points
• Associate’s degree (specific industries such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, long-term care, e-commerce): 5 points

📑 Required documents:

• Diploma / degree certificate.

2. Average Monthly Salary in Taiwan

• NT$47,971 and above: 40 points
• NT$40,000 – 47,970: 30 points
• NT$35,000 – 39,999: 20 points
• NT$31,520 – 34,999: 10 points

📑 Required documents:

• Employment contract provided by the company.
• Note: “Average monthly salary” is not only base salary. It may include overtime pay, bonuses, and allowances – calculated as the total income averaged monthly.

3. Work or Internship Experience

• More than 2 years: 20 points
• 1–2 years, or internship ≥ 1 year in Taiwan during studies: 10 points

📑 Required documents:

• Proof of employment (employment certificate, resignation certificate, salary records, labor insurance documents).
• Internship certificate obtained under MOE/OCAC regulations (if internship was during studies in Taiwan).

4. Special Expertise (Job-Related Skills)

• Possessing specific expertise required by the employer: 20 points

📑 Required documents:

• Transcript (showing related courses).
• Professional licenses/certificates (e.g., marketing license, hospitality certificate).

5. Chinese Language Proficiency

• Fluent or above: 30 points
• Advanced: 25 points
• Intermediate: 20 points

📑 Required documents:

• TOCFL certificate.
• Transcript with Chinese language course grades.
• Proof of hours studied in Mandarin/Chinese.

6. Other Foreign Languages / Overseas Experience

• Proficiency in 2 languages besides Chinese: 20 points
• Proficiency in 1 language besides Chinese or residency abroad for 6+ consecutive years: 10 points

📑 Required documents:

• English tests: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, GEPT.
• Other languages: JLPT (Japanese), TOPIK (Korean), DELF (French), etc.

7. Compliance with Government Policy

• Employment in industries/companies aligned with national policy: 20 points
• Graduation from special government programs or G2G channels: extra points available

📑 Required documents:

• Certificate provided by the employer (for policy-related industries).
• Diploma from special programs (for graduates).

8. Academic Performance & Scholarships

• Government scholarship recipient or ranked in top 30%: 20 points
• School scholarship recipient or ranked in top 50% with GPA ≥ 3.0: 5 points

📑 Required documents:

• Transcript with ranking indicators (percentage, GPA, or percentile).

  ⚠️ Note: A high grade (e.g., 95/100) is not enough without ranking/percentile proof.

• Scholarship certificate (must be recognized by the school or Taiwan government).

Example Calculation

A student who graduated with a Master’s degree in Taiwan, has TOCFL Advanced, an offer of NT$40,000/month, 1 year of internship, and received a school scholarship:

• Master’s degree: 20 points
• Salary NT$40,000: 30 points
• Internship ≥ 1 year: 10 points
• TOCFL Advanced: 25 points
• School scholarship: 5 points

👉 Total: 90 points → Eligible for application.

Tips to Increase Your Points

• Take an additional English proficiency test (any score will count for points).

• If you aim for jobs with a salary ≥ NT$40,000:

  ⚠️ With only a Bachelor’s degree, this may be difficult, but Master’s or Doctoral graduates have higher chances.

• Apply for scholarships during studies to gain extra points later.

Conclusion

The Overseas Chinese/Foreign Student Graduated in Taiwan Comment System is one of the most effective and flexible ways to apply for a work permit after graduation.

👉 Key takeaway: Always prepare the required supporting documents for each category to secure your points.

For job opportunities that help you qualify under the point system, visit Cai DuoDuo Job Bank job-list.caiduo.com.tw and start preparing your application today.