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🇹🇼 Taiwan

Taiwan Work Visa: requirements and how to apply

Open work permit allowing talent to work for any company, freelance, or start a business without an employer sponsor.

Official Taiwan work visa page

Taiwan Employment Gold Card

Open work permit allowing talent to work for any company, freelance, or start a business without an employer sponsor.

Typical duration
1 to 3 years renewable
Path to permanent residency
Eligible for Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC) after 3 years (for top talent) or 5 years

Main requirements

  • Monthly salary ≥ NT$160,000 or qualifying field achievements
  • 50% tax exemption on income above NT$3M

Official page

Documents usually needed for Taiwan

  • Qualification in one of 10 designated fields (Science & Tech, Economy, Education, Culture & Arts, Finance, Law, Architecture, Defense, Digital)
  • For economy/tech track: proof of previous monthly salary of at least NT$160,000 (~$5,000 USD/month) or patents/founder credentials
  • Passport inspection at designated Taipei Representative Office abroad or in Taiwan
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Online Gold Card Portal Application

    Submit digital application on the NIA portal with tax certificates and professional portfolio.

    30 - 60 days

  2. 2

    Passport Verification Abroad or in Taiwan

    Receive notification to present original passport at the nearest TECO/Taipei office for verification.

    1 - 2 weeks

  3. 3

    Download Resident Certificate / Physical Card

    Receive 1 to 3-year physical Gold Card granting immediate open work rights and National Health Insurance (NHI) eligibility.

    Immediate post-verification

More about moving to Taiwan

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Taiwan. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

National Immigration Agency (NIA) & National Development Council

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with National Immigration Agency (NIA) & National Development Council on the official website before applying.