Labor Affairs Department
Date : 2017-02-06 Source : New Taipei City Government
Are foreign workers working in Taiwan allowed to bring their dependents into the country? Are they allowed to raise their children in Taiwan?
According to relevant sections in the Employment Service Act, foreign workers engaged in marine fishing, household works, construction, manufacturing and caretaking at institutions or homes are not permitted to bring their dependents into the country. However, foreign workers who bear children during their tenure of employment in Taiwan after their arrival and with the capability to raise their children may be exempted.

