🇹🇼Visa options for Taiwan
Taiwan offers 22 visa types across 7 categories — from skilled-worker and study visas to family, investment, digital-nomad, and permanent-residency pathways. 15 lead to PR; 18 don't require a job offer. Here's every Taiwan visa tracked by VisaMatch.
22visa types
7categories
15PR pathways
18no job needed
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Visa categories in Taiwan
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Work (6)
Employment Gold Card (就業金卡)
Foreign professionals in Science & Technology, Economy, Education, Culture & Arts, Sports, Finance, Law, Architecture, National Defense, Digital, Biotechnology, or Environmental d…
Foreign Language Teacher Work Permit
Native speaker of the language being taught from an eligible country; bachelor's degree required.
Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit (跨國企業內部調動)
Senior manager, executive, or specialist transferring within the same multinational company.
Performing Artist / Sports Coach Work Permit
Foreign performing artists (musicians, actors, dancers), professional athletes, or sports coaches with a contract with a Taiwan-registered organization.
White-Collar Work Permit (外國專業人員工作許可)
Bachelor's degree + 2 years relevant experience, OR Master's degree (experience waived).
Working Holiday Visa (打工度假簽證)
Citizens of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, UK…
Visitor & Transit (5)
eVisa (Electronic Visitor Visa) Visitor
Nationals of Armenia, Bahrain, Colombia, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro, Oman, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, Uzbekistan and several others.
Landing Visa (落地簽證) Visitor
Nationals of visa-exempt countries (excluding USA) holding emergency or temporary passports valid for 6+ months.
Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) Visitor
Conditional visa-exempt entry permit for nationals of India, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (Cambodia removed effective 1 August 2026, citing lack of reciprocity and sovere…
Visa-Exempt Entry (免簽證入境) Visitor
Nationals of visa-exempt countries: 90 days — USA, UK, EU Schengen countries, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and others.
Visitor Visa (Single / Multiple Entry) Visitor
All nationalities not eligible for visa-exempt or eVisa.
Family (3)
Dependent ARC (Spouse / Child of ARC Holder)
Spouse and unmarried minor children (under 20) of a foreign national holding a valid ARC or APRC in Taiwan.
Gold Card Holder's Dependent Resident Visa
Spouse, unmarried minor children, parents, and grandparents of Employment Gold Card holders.
Resident Visa — Spouse of ROC Citizen (依親居留)
Foreign national legally married to a Taiwanese citizen with household registration in Taiwan.
Permanent Residence (3)
APRC — Gold Card / Foreign Professional Accelerated (3-Year Track) Permanent
Employment Gold Card holders or foreign nationals recognized as 'Foreign Special Professionals' under the Foreign Talent Attraction Act who have resided in Taiwan for 3 continuous…
APRC — PhD Taiwan Graduate Fast Track (2-Year Track) Permanent
Foreign national holding a PhD degree conferred by a Taiwanese university, who has resided in Taiwan for 2 continuous years after graduation with an average of 183 days/year.
APRC — Standard Pathway (外僑永久居留證) Permanent
Foreign national aged 20+ who has held ARC for 5 consecutive years (must have resided in Taiwan an average of 183 days/year).
Investment & Business (2)
Entrepreneur Visa (創業家簽證) Business
Foreign national founding a Taiwan-registered innovative enterprise who meets ONE of: VC/angel funding secured; government subsidy ≥ NT$1M; accepted into a government-recognized s…
Resident Visa for Investment (投資居留) Business
Foreign nationals investing minimum USD 200,000 (≈NT$6.4M) in a Taiwan company with proof of investment from ROC competent authorities; OR foreign company representatives managing…
Study & Training (2)
Student Resident Visa (Exchange / Language Study) Study
Foreign nationals on formal exchange programs at Taiwanese universities; OR foreign nationals enrolled in Mandarin Chinese language courses at NIA-recognized language centers for…
Student Resident Visa (Full-Time Degree) Study
Foreign nationals with a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or enrollment letter from an NIA-recognized Taiwan university, college, or school for a full-time degree program.
Frequently Asked Questions about moving to Taiwan
How many visa types does Taiwan offer?
Taiwan offers 22 visa types across 7 categories — covering work, study, family, investment, and permanent-residency pathways.
Can I move to Taiwan without a job offer?
Yes — 18 of Taiwan's 22 visa types don't require a pre-arranged job offer. These include points-based skilled visas, investor and entrepreneur visas, digital-nomad and remote-worker visas, study visas, and family-sponsored pathways.
Does Taiwan offer a pathway to permanent residency?
Yes. 15 of Taiwan's visa types lead — directly or indirectly — to permanent residency. PR typically requires meeting time-in-country, income, language, and eligibility thresholds specific to each visa.
Which Taiwan visa is right for me?
It depends on your goal. Employment-based visas suit skilled workers with qualifications and experience; family visas fit those with a spouse or close relative in Taiwan; investor and golden visas target entrepreneurs with capital; study visas cover education; digital-nomad and retirement visas suit remote workers and retirees. VisaMatch checks your profile against every Taiwan visa in seconds.
How do I check my eligibility for Taiwan?
Use VisaMatch's free eligibility checker. Enter your nationality, age, occupation, income, and education, then select Taiwan. You'll see every Taiwan visa you qualify for, with links to the official government source for each.
Taiwan in depth
Air qualityModerateAQI 40
ClimateSubtropicalHot, humid summers and mild winters.
Infrastructure9.0/10Excellent infrastructure, high-speed rail, and top-tier healthcare.
Cost of living60Index, NYC = 100
SafetySafeVery low crime, among the safest places in Asia.
Internet110 MbpsGood
Political stabilityWatchStable democracy, but cross-strait tension with China is an ongoing geopolitical risk.
Inflation2.0%Purchasing power index 75
Immigrant friendliness3.6/5The Employment Gold Card is one of Asia's most flexible visas for skilled professionals and remote workers.
Income tax40%Top marginal rate on income above TWD 4,980,000/year
Median salaryTWD 723,204/yr
Best-performing job sectors
Semiconductors — +4% YoY, global leader (TSMC)
Tech — +6% YoY, strong startup and R&D ecosystem
Manufacturing — +3% YoY
Curated research pass, sourced per field (tax, salary, healthcare and legal figures cite an official or named source) — not live data. Refreshed periodically, not real-time.
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