Taiwan does not have a program specifically designed for Digital Nomads, but it offers the Gold Card program. The Gold Card is an open-ended work permit and visa aimed at attracting talented individuals to Taiwan. Even if you lack specialized skills, you can apply if you can demonstrate a monthly income of 160,000 TWD (approximately USD 5,700). If you do not meet the income requirement, you will need to possess significant qualifications, such as being a lawyer or holding a PhD, to be eligible.
Visa category
Gold Card*
What are the visa fees/charges?
Ranges between NT$3,700 and NT$9,420 depending upon the applicant’s nationality
Is there a minimum income threshold applicable for digital nomad/remote work visa?
For most of the fields of the EGC application, having monthly salary at least TWD160,000 is one of the conditions which the applicant must meet. However, it is not eligible for following fields :
• Culture and Arts
• Sports
• National Defense
Are digital nomad/remote work visa holders subject to income tax?
• Yes, if the foreign individual’s total physical days in Taiwan within a calendar year exceed 90 days, the individual is subject to filing the annual Taiwan tax return.
• However, for foreign individuals who qualify for the immigration incentive program and apply for either a “Special Skilled Work Permit” or an “Employment Gold Card” when it is their first time to work in Taiwan, as well as, if they meet both of the conditions
(1) staying over 183 days in Taiwan within a calendar year and
(2) if their annual wage greater than TWD3 million, they may apply for the tax incentive program to enjoy 50% of tax exempt on the excess of TWD3 million wage. This tax incentive has to be applied every year, and maximum for 5 years
Are digital nomad/remote work visa holders subject to social security contributions?
Visa holders employed in Taiwan can join the NHI system along with their dependents
Is there Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) relief available in the country?
Yes
Is there an income tax requirement in the country, in general?
Yes
Is there a social security requirement in the country, in general?
Yes
Are criminal checks required for this visa?
No
For how long is the digital nomad/remote work visa valid?
Up to 3 Years
Is the applicant bound to any work restraints/limitations?
Special professionals or senior professional that have made certain special contributions to their field of work or have received national recognition in one of the following professional industries:
• Science and Technology
• Economy
• Finance
• Education
• Culture and Arts
• Sports
• Law
• Architectural Design
• National Defense
• Digital
• Special Cases
Which countries are eligible to apply for the digital nomad/ remote work visa?
Foreigners who are specialists in particular fields can apply for the Gold card which includes ROC dual citizens and citizens of Macau and Hong Kong, but not ROC citizens with household registration
Is applicant required to provide proof of employment?
Standard Requirements vary basis the field of profession
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