Taiwan Employment Gold Card
Move to Taiwan without a sponsor, freelance or job-hop freely, and bring your family.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
A 4-in-1 card (resident visa, ARC, re-entry permit & open work permit) for qualified professionals in 12 fields, letting holders live in Taiwan up to 3 years without a job offer & work for any employer or themselves.
Dream spread
Move to Taiwan without a sponsor, freelance or job-hop freely, and bring your family.
Relocation reality check
You must qualify as 'foreign special professional talent' in one field (via salary history, awards, degrees or field-specific criteria) — not open to everyone; the card is renewable but tied to continued eligibility.
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Eligibility
Meet at least one Gold Card criterion in one of 12 fields (architecture, arts & culture, digital, economy, education, finance, national defense, science & technology, law, sports, biotech, environment); check via the official Qualification Check.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 12–36 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Gold Card holders may be eligible for Taiwan's high-salary foreign professional tax benefits (covered in the separate tax-regime dataset).
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“Stay for up to 3 years … Open work permit. Work for any company you want.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
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