Taiwan Taiwan Employment Gold Card — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(36 mo)
1-3 year combined work permit, resident visa, ARC, and re-entry permit for skilled professionals earning NT$160,000+/month.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
TWD 160,000/mo
(~$5,000 USD)
Application Fee
$310
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
20
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Special
Regime Name
First 3 years: salary above NT$3M exempt from foreign tax
Regime Duration
3 years
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
A2
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
14–30 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
4-in-1 card: work permit + resident visa + ARC + re-entry permit. 8 professional categories. Costs $100-310 depending on nationality and duration. NT$160,000/month income or demonstrated expertise in target fields. Open work permit across all employers/industries. APRC eligible after maintaining Gold Card.
📋 ALSO IN TAIWAN
Taiwan also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Employment Gold Card (digital nomad visa)