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🇹🇼 Taiwan

Entrepreneur Visa

Visa for foreigners starting innovative businesses in Taiwan. Launched in 2015 to foster entrepreneurship. Applicants must demonstrate innovative business plan meeting criteria such as: secured funding from Taiwan government programs or recognized VCs, acceptance into approved incubators/accelerators, ownership of patents, or relevant startup experience. Investment Commission of Ministry of Economic Affairs evaluates eligibility. Initial 1-year residence with work rights, renewable based on business progress. Can bring spouse and minor children. Lower financial barrier than traditional investment visa. Taiwan's startup ecosystem includes active government support, incubators, and access to Asia-Pacific markets.

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Processing Time

2-4 months for Investment Commission review

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Cost

Application fees plus business registration costs

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Duration

1 year initial, renewable based on progress

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Work Rights

Can work in own startup

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Renewability

Renewable with demonstrated business progress

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Innovative business plan
  • 2Meet at least one criterion: VC funding, incubator acceptance, patent ownership, or startup experience
  • 3Approval from Investment Commission
  • 4Clean criminal record
  • 5Proof of sufficient funds for living

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