You can contact an agency before leaving for Taiwan, although be aware that some are more honest than others and the quality of placements varies greatly.
Can I find work while in-country?
As with most TEFL locations, it’s easy enough to find a placement in-country. There are plenty of bushibans looking for teachers, especially at the beginning and end of the summer. Otherwise, just ask around at western bars and look for job ads on the notice boards and in English-language newspapers.
What is the usual hiring process?
Once you’ve sent off your application form, agencies will usually arrange a face-to-face interview and often decide on-the-spot if you’re suitable for them.
Is a work visa required to find paid work in?
Yes. If you’ve arranged a job beforehand, your employer will arrange your work permit which you then use to get a Resident Visa and an Alien Residency Certificate from your country’s Taiwanese embassy.
If you plan to get a job while in Taiwan, you can enter on a 60-day Visitor Visa, but you must arrange a job within that time otherwise you’ll have to leave the country.
Work visa requirements:
Job offer
Work permit
Bachelor’s degree
Passport valid for six months
Bank statement
Proof of flight out of Taiwan (or funds to buy one)
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