Working in Taiwan
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Taiwan
4,798
In Taiwan , the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as
職能治療師
Main language(s) spoken in Taiwan
Mandarin Chinese
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Required
Ministry of Health and Welfare: https://www.mohw.gov.tw/mp-2.html (External) ↗
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Required
Every occupational therapist needs to register to the Bureau of Health of the local government to get the valid license before practice.
It is compulsory to join the Taiwan Occupational Therapy Association in order to practice as an occupational therapist
No
Practicing Requirements
Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice
No
Preferred but not required.
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Mandarin, Tâi-oân-ōe, Hakka
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
Yes
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
https://www.oturoc.org.tw/index.php?action=recruit (External) ↗ (Mandarin only)
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
1. Foreigners who graduate from an occupational therapy program in Taiwan are eligible to sit for national occupational therapy licensure examination.
2. Foreigners with an occupational therapy degree in other countries need firstly complete the authentication of education certificate through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make sure your university is among the list of the Ministry of Education database. Attend the "Senior Professional and Technical Personnel Examinations" conducted by the Ministry of Examination for OTR certificate.
3. Occupational therapists need to join the local occupational therapy union and register to local Bureau of Health before starting a work.
2. Foreigners with an occupational therapy degree in other countries need firstly complete the authentication of education certificate through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make sure your university is among the list of the Ministry of Education database. Attend the "Senior Professional and Technical Personnel Examinations" conducted by the Ministry of Examination for OTR certificate.
3. Occupational therapists need to join the local occupational therapy union and register to local Bureau of Health before starting a work.
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Taiwan
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Taiwan Occupational Therapy Association and was last updated on 9th July 2025. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.
Publications
Journal of Taiwan Occupational Therapy Association
The Journal of Occupational Therapy Association is a professional academic journal published by the Taiwan Occupational Therapy Association. Submission types include original articles, case reports, special reports, review articles, brief reports, and letters to the editor.
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Taiwan
8