Taiwan
Republic of China (Taiwan)
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5 Years
Dual citizenship
Restrictive/Conditional
Birthright
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Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
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Territorial tax
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Wealth tax
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Pathways published
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Taiwan Gold Card (Employment Gold Card)
Digital nomad
Open to skilled professionals including remote workers in qualifying fields.
Official applicationEntrepreneur Resident Visa
Entrepreneur
A resident visa for foreign entrepreneurs starting or running an innovative business in Taiwan, reviewed against the Entrepreneur visa qualification directions.
Permanent Residence (Alien Permanent Resident Certificate, APRC)
General residence
Permanent residence for foreign nationals who have legally resided in Taiwan continuously for five years, granted by the National Immigration Agency under the Immigration Act.
Foreign Special Professional Work Permit
Sponsored work
An enhanced work-permit route under the Foreign Professionals Act for designated special professionals, allowing employment permits of up to five years and additional incentives.
Work Permit for Specialized or Technical Work + ARC
Sponsored work
The standard employer-sponsored route for foreign professionals: the employer obtains a work permit from the Workforce Development Agency, then the worker applies for a resident visa and Alien Resident Certificate.
Taiwan Employment Gold Card
Unsponsored work
A combined open work permit, resident visa, ARC and re-entry permit for foreign special professionals in designated fields, not tied to any single employer.
Visitor Visa for Employment-Seeking Purpose
Unsponsored work
A visitor visa allowing qualifying professionals and recent top-university graduates to enter Taiwan to look for professional work before securing a work permit.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Asia/Taipei
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Population
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