Taiwan Employment Gold Card

Min investment

On request

Time to status

~1–2 months (online; combined visa + ARC + open work permit)

Path to citizenship

APRC after 3 years' residence (avg 183 days/yr) under the 2026 Talent Act; high earners (NT$6M+/yr income) can apply after just 1 year. Naturalization possible but generally requires renouncing prior nationality.

Residency requirement

No minimum stay to hold the card; average 183 days/year for 3 years to qualify for APRC (just 1 year for NT$6M+/yr earners).

Visa-free destinations

Not specified

Dual citizenship allowed

N/A (residency)

Notes

For foreign nationals — special professionals across 12 fields (science/tech, economy, finance, law, culture & arts, education, sport, architecture, etc.). One card = resident visa + open work permit + ARC. First-time foreign special professionals earning >NT$3M/yr get a 5-year 50% income-tax exemption on the excess (Foreign Professionals Act). APRC after 3 years' residence — just 1 year for those earning NT$6M+/yr (2026 Talent Act). Note: mainland-China (PRC) passport holders fall under separate cross-strait rules.

About Taiwan

Healthcare

★★★★★

Safety

★★★★★

Cost of living

Moderate

Climate

Subtropical