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🇹🇼 Taiwan

Employment Gold Card Visa

Taiwan's flagship 4-in-1 visa combining work permit, resident visa, ARC (Alien Resident Certificate), and multiple re-entry permit. No employer sponsorship required - holders can work for any company or freelance. Designed for foreign special professionals in 11 fields: Technology, Economy, Education, Culture & Arts, Sport, Finance, Law, Architecture, National Defense, Digital, and NDC Special Cases. Key benefit: 50% tax deduction on salary above NT$3 million for first 5 years as tax resident. Valid 1-3 years, renewable. Path to APRC after 3 years (vs standard 5 years). January 2026 amendments expanded eligibility to top 1,500 university graduates. Can apply from anywhere including within Taiwan.

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Processing Time

1-3 months typically, can be faster for clear qualifications

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Cost

NT$3,700-7,400 (~$115-230 USD) depending on duration (1-3 years)

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Duration

1-3 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Open work permit - can work for any employer or self-employ

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Renewability

Unlimited renewals while maintaining qualifications

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Qualification in one of 11 professional fields
  • 2Meet field-specific criteria (salary NT$160,000+/month OR professional achievements)
  • 3Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • 4Clean criminal record
  • 5No Taiwan work permit violations

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