After graduation in Taiwan, Overseas Chinese and Foreign students have two options to apply for a work permit: Specialized or Technical Works: requirements vary by industry and position. 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.