POEA: Hiring For Taiwan -Requirements, Fees and Process

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) calls to qualified applicants in the domestic, manufacturing, and construction sector who are willing to work in Taiwan. The recruitment process will be on a government-to-government through POEA and Direct Hiring Service Center - Workforce Development Agency of Taiwan, or much better known as Taiwan International Direct E-recruitment System (TIDES).

In order to be selected, the applicant must have the following documents ready. 

1. Passport2. SSS Unified Multi-Purpose ID card (UMID)

3. Must have TESDA certificate and training for skilled work or caregiving (for domestic or care institution)

4. NBI clearance, school diploma, employment certificates

5. Applicants must be at least 23 years old (for domestic work) and at least 21 years old for other job sector

6. Must have enough experience in manufacturing, construction, fishery o domestic service at caregiving.

7. Willing to undergo 6-day OWWA Comprehensive 
 Pre-Departure Education Program (CPDEP)(Free)

8. Must sign up for E-Registry account and it is important to choose "TAIWAN" as the desired country of destination

9. Must have Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) online at www.peos.poea.gov.ph

How much is the expected salary?

NT$20,008 (or estimated equivalent of Php 28,411) for factory workers, fishermen, caretakers who will work in care institution

NT$17,000 ( or estimated equivalent of Php 24,000) for domestic workers o caretakers working in private homes (based on NT$=Php1.42)

What are the salary deductions?

• There will be salary deductions for employee contribution on National Health Insurance, Labor Insurance and Income Tax

EXPENSES UNDER THE T-IDES

Pre-Deployment (approximated)

Type of Fees	Amount in Php
POEA Processing /OEC (US$50)	2,253.21
OWWA contribution (US$25)	1,126.61
Phil-Health Contribution	2,400.00
Pag-IBIG Contribution	600.00
SSS UMID	1,650.00
TESDA Certification	500.00
Passport Fee	1,200.00
NBI Clearance	115.00
NSO Birth Certificate	140.00
Medical Fee	2,500.00
Visa Fee	2,800.00
Airfare	7,500.00

ON-SITE LEGAL DEDUCTIONS

Post–Arrival (approximated)

Type of Deduction	NT$	Frequency
Labor Insurance (Formal Sector only)	360	Monthly
National Health Insurance (Formal and informal sectors)	295	Monthly
Food and Accommodation	NT$0 - NT$4,000	Monthly
Income Tax (computation varies, based on several factors- total income received with overtime pay, length of stay, exemptions – spouse, dependents, etc.)	Approximate range NT$0 -NT$36,000	Yearly
Medical Check Up (3 days upon arrival; after 6th, 18th, 30th months)	1,800 each time	4 x in three years
Alien Residence Certificate	1,000	Yearly
1. For the informal sector, deductions range from NT$20,820 to NT$22,373 for 3 years or NT$578 to NT$621 per month.  2. For the formal sector, deductions range from NT$33,780 to NT$285,780 for 3 years or NT$938 to NT$7,938 per month.

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Recruitment PROCESS: 

1. Once selected, the POEA will notify the candidates through e-mail, phone, or SMS and will require candidates to submit the following:

There should be NO PROCESSING FEES OR PAYMENTS to be required from applicants during this phase. 

• Passport
• SSS UMID
• TESDA National Certificate (para sa housekeeping at caregiving)
• NBI Clearance
• School Diploma
• Skills Training Certificate/s
• Employment Certificate/s

2. Your digital photo will be taken in POEA. This photo will serve as your T-IDES application profile which will also be given to the prospective employer together with other applicants.

3. Taiwanese employer will choose and interview job applicants. 

4. Chosen job applicants must respond to the job offer and requirements as soon as possible. 

5. The job applicant will undergo medical examination in any DOH-accredited medical clinic, visa application, training/seminar, travel booking and OWWA Comprehensive Training Seminar (free).

For further information, interested job applicants may e-mail ides@poea.gov.ph

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OFW: List Of Expenses/Fees When Applying For Job Overseas

If you are applying for job as an OFW, it is very important to be aware of the fees associated with your job application to avoid illegal recruitment or scam. Be vigilant when you get text messages asking you to pay for reservation fees. 

1. PLACEMENT FEE-  Some agencies  ask for placement fees more than what the law allows. Some don't, but if you are wondering how much it might cost:

If you are applying as household service worker, such as domestic helper, family driver, family cook, etc. You don't have to pay placement fee. 

Seafarers or seaman are also exempted from paying placement fees. 

There is a list of countries that exempts workers from paying placement fees. US (H2B Visa), UK, Ireland, Norway, Netherlands, Japan, New Zealand at Canada (Manitoba, Saskachewan, Alberta and British Columbia)

If you don't fall into the exempted category, your agency might collect or might not. If there is a placement fee that should be collected from you it should not exceed the 1 month equivalent of your basic salary. There are still agencies that hire OFWs for Middle East that does not require placement fee. 

Pay only the placement fee once you have signed the contract, and ask for official receipt (OR). 

It is also very important to have the appropriate visa for the job you are applying for. Never allow the agency or foreign employer to give a visa different from the job being offered to you. There are many cases of OFWs specially in the Middle East where OFWs are promised with  jobs in hospitals, hotels, or restaurant but they ended up working as domestic worker. The visa on your passport can also serve as your protection, and it will help you enjoy the benefits of your profession. There are list of professions that gives you chance to bring your family with you, and your profession will be based on what is on your visa. 

2. TRAINING FEE- Some jobs will require you to get training certificates if you don't have one. Training fees depend on how much the training centers charge, private training centers usually charge more. If you want to save on training fee, you can visit nearest TESDA center and check if they are providing the training and certifications you needed  before applying for job. Besides, even if you don't get hired overseas, you can still use the skills you earned and you can have certificate and credentials which you can use again next time you apply for job. 

3. DOCUMENTATION FEE- You will be required to submit documents like Police or Barangay Clearance, passport, NBI  and other documents needed to process your application. Here is a table provided by POEA to give you ideas on how much it will cost.

4. PROCESSING AND OTHER FEES- There are also other fees you which the agency might ask you to pay. Here is a table of fees that you should pay and those that your employer should pay. Remember, you don't have to pay for your plane ticket or visa, it is the responsibility of your employer. 

Observe and know your rights. Inquire, research and inform the the authority if there is anything fishy going on during the recruitment process. 

  

©2015 THOUGHTSKOTO

OFWs: List Of Basic Fees/Expenses When Applying For Job Overseas

If you are applying for job as an OFW, it is very important to be aware of the fees associated with your job application to avoid illegal recruitment or scam. Be vigilant when you get text messages asking you to pay for reservation fees. 

1. PLACEMENT FEE-  Some agencies  ask for placement fees more than what the law allows. Some don't, but if you are wondering how much it might cost:

If you are applying as household service worker, such as domestic helper, family driver, family cook, etc. You don't have to pay placement fee. 

Seafarers or seaman are also exempted from paying placement fees. 

There is a list of countries that exempts workers from paying placement fees. US (H2B Visa), UK, Ireland, Norway, Netherlands, Japan, New Zealand at Canada (Manitoba, Saskachewan, Alberta and British Columbia)

If you don't fall into the exempted category, your agency might collect or might not. If there is a placement fee that should be collected from you it should not exceed the 1 month equivalent of your basic salary. There are still agencies that hire OFWs for Middle East that does not require placement fee. 

Pay only the placement fee once you have signed the contract, and ask for official receipt (OR). 

It is also very important to have the appropriate visa for the job you are applying for. Never allow the agency or foreign employer to give a visa different from the job being offered to you. There are many cases of OFWs specially in the Middle East where OFWs are promised with  jobs in hospitals, hotels, or restaurant but they ended up working as domestic worker. The visa on your passport can also serve as your protection, and it will help you enjoy the benefits of your profession. There are list of professions that gives you chance to bring your family with you, and your profession will be based on what is on your visa. 

2. TRAINING FEE- Some jobs will require you to get training certificates if you don't have one. Training fees depend on how much the training centers charge, private training centers usually charge more. If you want to save on training fee, you can visit nearest TESDA center and check if they are providing the training and certifications you needed  before applying for job. Besides, even if you don't get hired overseas, you can still use the skills you earned and you can have certificate and credentials which you can use again next time you apply for job. 


3. DOCUMENTATION FEE- You will be required to submit documents like Police or Barangay Clearance, passport, NBI  and other documents needed to process your application. Here is a table provided by POEA to give you ideas on how much it will cost.

4. PROCESSING AND OTHER FEES- There are also other fees you which the agency might ask you to pay. Here is a table of fees that you should pay and those that your employer should pay. Remember, you don't have to pay for your plane ticket or visa, it is the responsibility of your employer. The Philhealth fee is also no longer mandatory for OFWs, however if an OFW has dependents in the Philippines we would suggest that you consider this for their benefit in case of hospitalization. 



Observe and know your rights. Inquire, research and inform the the authority if there is anything fishy going on during the recruitment process. 
  

©2015 THOUGHTSKOTO