The Labor Ministry has approved new regulations allowing hospitality businesses to hire overseas Chinese graduate students, in response to post-pandemic labor shortages. Starting Wednesday, licensed hotels and bed-and-breakfasts can apply to hire graduates to engage in mid-level jobs in the accommodation service industry.
The ministry has also lifted the annual cap on the number of overseas Chinese students allowed to stay in Taiwan for employment and has adjusted the point-based evaluation system. Students scoring 70 or above out of 200 points—based on academic performance, salary, work experience, and language skills—will be eligible to remain in Taiwan for white-collar jobs. This is expected to significantly boost the number of graduates filling labor gaps.
The ministry says that as Taiwan's working-age population declines, the government also aims to expand employment opportunities for overseas Chinese graduates in sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and transportation.
In line with the country's long-term plan for talent recruitment, the Labor Ministry also plans to collaborate with other government agencies to establish an individual work permit system for overseas Chinese graduates. The aim is to further expand the employment opportunities for graduates, attract more students to Taiwan, and enhance Taiwan’s international competitiveness.