Taiwan Worker Guide Practical help for OFWs in Taiwan Updated 2026-07-06

Urgent · Taiwan Worker Guide

ARC or work permit expiring

Document deadlines matter. Check the expiry date, ask for written renewal status, and do not wait until the last day.

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Source note

Use this page as a first step. For disputes or danger, contact 1955 and check official sources.

First steps

  1. Take photos of your ARC, passport, and work permit.
  2. Write down the expiry date and who is responsible for renewal.
  3. Ask your employer or agency to confirm application status in writing.
  4. Call 1955 or an official office if the expiry date is close and there is no clear process.

Proof to keep

  • ARC
  • Passport
  • Work permit
  • Application proof or agency message

Message you can send

My ARC or work permit will expire soon. Please confirm the renewal status today and give me proof of application.

1955

Free 24-hour hotline for migrant workers, employers, and agencies. Official services include consultation, complaints, legal aid information, protection referral, and interpretation.

Open official 1955 page