🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Visa Name
Employment Gold Card
Local Name
就業金卡
Program Type
Remote worker permit
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
36 months
Income Requirement
TWD 160,000/mo
(~$5,700 USD)
· TWD 1,920,000/yr
Application Fee
$310
Tax Status
Special rate
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Not required
Criminal Record Check
Not required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
Yes
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Special rate
Tax Regime
Gold Card tax benefits
Regime Duration
3 years
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Leads to Citizenship
No
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online
Processing Time
20–40 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
4-in-1 card: residence permit, open work permit, ARC, and re-entry permit. Valid 1-3 years. Requires expertise in one of eight fields (Science/Tech, Economics, Education, Culture/Art, Sport, Finance, Law, Architecture) or 8+ years in digital economy. Salary from non-Taiwanese sources is tax-free for first 183 days. Family members can live in Taiwan.
🏠 ALSO IN TAIWAN
Taiwan also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Taiwan Employment Gold Card (economic)
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