Overseas Chinese/Foreign Student Graduated in Taiwan Comment System (2025 Update)
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.
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