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.
Official source desk
Use this site to organize the facts, then check the official channel.
The WDA runs the Foreign National Labor Rights Portal. 1955 serves migrant workers, employers, and agencies for consultation, complaints, legal aid information, shelter referral, and live interpretation.
- 1955 is a free 24-hour hotline from mobile phones, landlines, and public phones.
- Consultation covers labor contracts, wages, working hours, occupational injury, and broker fees.
- For labor disputes, unreasonable treatment, or personal infringement, 1955 can forward complaints to local labor bureaus or police.
Prep card
Before asking an agency or calling 1955, write these facts down.
This is not an official form. Use it to organize the facts so the problem is easier to explain.
- Name as shown on ARC or passport
- ARC or passport number
- Work address or incident location
- Employer and agency name
- Date and time of the incident
- Money amount, document, or fee involved
- Proof: payslip, bank transfer, photos, contract, LINE messages
Keep original files and write a short timeline before calling.
Official source + Taiwan context
Use official sources to check rights, then use this page to explain the case.
Official pages give rules and help channels. Taiwan Worker Guide turns them into short steps, proof to keep, and Taiwan terms people actually use.
ARC or work permit expiring
- Official channel
- The WDA portal provides migrant worker rights information, applications, transfer queries, forms, regulations, and multilingual materials.
- Taiwan note
- For ARC or work permit issues, focus on expiry date, application proof, who is handling it, and written messages from agency or employer.
First steps
- Take photos of your ARC, passport, and work permit.
- Write down the expiry date and who is responsible for renewal.
- Ask your employer or agency to confirm application status in writing.
- 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.
Common questions
Can I call 1955 about ARC or work permit expiring?
Yes. Free 24-hour hotline for migrant workers, employers, and agencies. Official services include consultation, complaints, legal aid information, protection referral, and interpretation. Keep written proof before contacting official help.
What proof should I keep for ARC or work permit expiring?
Keep ARC, Passport, Work permit, Application proof or agency message. Save copies of messages, photos, receipts, payslips, or documents when possible.
What is the first step for ARC or work permit expiring?
Take photos of your ARC, passport, and work permit.