Asia
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked
Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideThe Employment Gold Card bundles work + residence + open work rights for skilled professionals.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
Taiwan’s Escape Score
Strong across the board
8.4
out of 10 · four pillars
See how Taiwan scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
Universal National Health Insurance (NHI) covers residents with ARC after 6 months; hospital care in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung is high-quality, and Taiwan ranks 1st on Numbeo's Health Care Index.
Typical cost: With NHI, clinic co-pay ~$5–15 (NT$150–420) and ER co-pay ~$15–18; self-pay GP/specialist visit ~$25–50, private hospital room supplement ~$30–100/day
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
Foreign-source income, including foreign pensions, is exempt from regular income tax but is included in the Alternative Minimum Tax base if it exceeds NT$1 million, taxed at 20% on the amount above the basic income exemption (NT$7.5 million).
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
English is common in Taipei's international business, hotels and among younger, university-educated people, but limited in smaller cities and rural areas.
Visa-free on arrival
How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.
US
90
days · visa_free
Canada
90
days · visa_free
UK
90
days · visa_free
EU
90
days · visa_free
Australia
90
days · visa_free
New Zealand
90
days · visa_free
Japan
90
days · visa_free
South Korea
90
days · visa_free
Singapore
30
days · visa_free
Hong Kong
30
days · evisa
China
—
· visa_required
India
—
· visa_required
Switzerland
90
days · visa_free
Israel
90
days · visa_free
Visa by passport
- Taiwan visa for US holders
- Taiwan visa for Canada holders
- Taiwan visa for UK holders
- Taiwan visa for EU holders
- Taiwan visa for Australia holders
- Taiwan visa for New Zealand holders
- Taiwan visa for Japan holders
- Taiwan visa for South Korea holders
- Taiwan visa for Singapore holders
- Taiwan visa for Hong Kong holders
- Taiwan visa for China holders
- Taiwan visa for India holders
- Taiwan visa for Switzerland holders
- Taiwan visa for Israel holders
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
Resident Visa for Study
Stay: Over 180 days, converted to an ARC after arrival
Difficulty: Moderate
Stay: 1-3 years
Processing: ~30-60 days
Income: $5,300/mo
Difficulty: Moderate
Where to live in Taiwan
From $1,205/mo · avg $1,417 across 3 cities — solo remote worker.
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Taiwan at a glance
Taiwan has no dedicated digital nomad visa in our catalogue; the closest tracked route is the Employment Gold Card: a stay of 1-3 years, income of about $5,300 USD/month and processing time of ~30-60 days. Taiwan has an Escape Score of 8.4/10.
Visa facts verified on October 10, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Taiwan
Does Taiwan have a digital nomad visa?
We do not track a dedicated digital nomad visa for Taiwan; the closest routes are the Resident Visa for Study and Employment Gold Card.
What is the income requirement for Taiwan's Employment Gold Card?
The Employment Gold Card asks for income of about $5,300 USD/month. We rate the application moderate.
How much does the Employment Gold Card cost and how long does it take?
The Employment Gold Card takes ~30-60 days to process.
Can you get residency through Taiwan's Employment Gold Card?
Yes, the Employment Gold Card can lead to residency in Taiwan.
What is Taiwan's Escape Score?
Taiwan scores 8.4/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does Taiwan have?
Taiwan has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including student and work visas.