Taiwan Employment Gold Card
The Gold Card combines an open work permit, a resident visa, an Alien Resident Certificate and a re-entry permit for foreign professionals in 12 designated fields. Applicants qualify under the criteria for one field, for example a recent monthly salary of at least NT$160,000 in fields such as Digital or Economy. No job offer is needed, and the card is valid for 1 to 3 years.
Life in Taiwan
Money
2
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar
TWD
New Taiwan Dollar
Tax
5–40%
Income tax (national)
Business tax (VAT) 5%
40% applies to net taxable income above about TWD 5.19 million (2026 brackets).
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What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Senior or specialised foreign professionals in fields such as science and technology, the economy, digital, finance, education, culture, sport, law and architecture who want to live and work freely in Taiwan.
Eligibility
One field, one criterion
Apply under one of 12 fields and one specific criterion in that field, except Architecture.
Fields and criteria
- Fieldschoose one
- 12
- Criteriawithin your field
- 1
- Architecture is an exception to the one-criterion rule
- Criteria are set by the relevant ministry
Official wording
You apply under one of 12 fields and one specific criterion in that field (Architecture is an exception). The criteria are set by the relevant ministry.
Salary criterion (several fields)Salary-based criterion
Show a current or most recent monthly salary of at least NT$160,000, using tax or salary records.
NT$160,000
Minimum monthly salary
- Applies to the Digital and Economy fields
- Shown through tax or salary records
Official wording
In the Digital and Economy fields, one criterion is a current or most recent monthly salary of at least NT$160,000, shown through tax or salary records.
Digital: long experienceDigital field
Show at least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the digital economy.
8 years
Minimum experience
- Digital field only
- Give supporting evidence or a recommendation letter
Official wording
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the digital economy, with supporting evidence or a recommendation letter.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementDigital: top-500 doctorate
- Document checklistColour copy of passport (at least 6 months' validity)
- FeesGold Card, 1 year (foreign passport, non-US)
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- 7 documents
- 6 fees
- 7 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Official sources
- Taiwan Gold Card Office: home
- Taiwan Gold Card Office: application information
- Taiwan Gold Card Office: qualifications
- Taiwan Gold Card Office: field of Digital
- Taiwan Gold Card Office: field of Economy
- Taiwan Gold Card Office: about
- Gold Card FAQ: benefits after permanent residency
- NDC: permanent residence for foreign professionals and family
