Taiwan digital nomad visa
Employment Gold Card (Employment Gold Card) · Asia-Pacific
Taiwan offers the Employment Gold Card for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is Salary route: average monthly salary >= NT$160,000 (~USD 5,000), the visa is valid for 1, 2 or 3 years (applicant chooses) (yes, renewable; time held counts toward permanent residence (aprc)), and the government fee is Varies by validity and location (~USD 100-310 incl. processing + card). Tax-resident rules apply; first-time professionals earning > NT$3,000,000/yr may get a 50% reduction on the excess for 5 years. Yes (spouse/children get dependent residence); no added per-dependent income figure. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office (goldcard.nat.gov.tw). Data as of June 2026.
Taiwan nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | Salary route: average monthly salary >= NT$160,000 (~USD 5,000) |
| Visa duration | 1, 2 or 3 years (applicant chooses) |
| Renewable | Yes, renewable; time held counts toward permanent residence (APRC) |
| Government fee | Varies by validity and location (~USD 100-310 incl. processing + card) |
| Tax for nomads | Tax-resident rules apply; first-time professionals earning > NT$3,000,000/yr may get a 50% reduction on the excess for 5 years |
| Processing time | ~Several weeks (online platform) |
| Family / dependents | Yes (spouse/children get dependent residence); no added per-dependent income figure |
Source: Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office (goldcard.nat.gov.tw). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
Salary route: average monthly salary >= NT$160,000 (~USD 5,000). Broad foreign-professional talent visa (not a purpose-built DNV) widely used by remote workers via its open work permit. Other qualifying routes (specialist credentials) can substitute for the salary test.
Requirements & eligibility
Qualify under one of 8 professional fields or the salary route; open personal work permit (freelance, multiple employers, or independent; no sponsor needed).
Tax for digital nomads in Taiwan
Tax-resident rules apply; first-time professionals earning > NT$3,000,000/yr may get a 50% reduction on the excess for 5 years.
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Taiwan depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Taiwan's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
Yes (spouse/children get dependent residence); no added per-dependent income figure.
Processing time
~Several weeks (online platform).
Data quality for Taiwan
Verified against an official government source. Verified against the official Taiwan source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Taiwan digital nomad visa?
The Taiwan Employment Gold Card requires Salary route: average monthly salary >= NT$160,000 (~USD 5,000). Broad foreign-professional talent visa (not a purpose-built DNV) widely used by remote workers via its open work permit. Other qualifying routes (specialist credentials) can substitute for the salary test. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Taiwan digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 1, 2 or 3 years (applicant chooses). Yes, renewable; time held counts toward permanent residence (APRC).
How much does the Taiwan digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is Varies by validity and location (~USD 100-310 incl. processing + card). This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Taiwan?
Tax-resident rules apply; first-time professionals earning > NT$3,000,000/yr may get a 50% reduction on the excess for 5 years. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Taiwan's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Taiwan nomad visa?
Yes (spouse/children get dependent residence); no added per-dependent income figure
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Last updated: 2026-06-20