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Taiwan Employment Gold Card

Taiwan Employment Gold Card

Live Freely, Work Flexibly

Reside in Taiwan and find work with the freedom to work for any company and switch jobs without restrictions.

Open Work Permit

  • Residence Rights: Legal residence in Taiwan with foreign professional benefits.
  • Fast-Track to Permanent Residence: After holding the card for a set period, you can apply quickly for permanent residency.
  • Visas for Family: Spouses and children can apply together to live in Taiwan.
  • National Health Insurance: Eligible holders can join the health insurance system for medical coverage.
  • Tax Benefits: Enjoy personal income tax incentives for the first three years to reduce financial burden.

No Employer Sponsorship Required

Applicants can apply based on their professional skills and experience without company sponsorship, making the qualification review more flexible and free.

▶ Gold Card Qualifications

You can choose one of the following ten fields and meet at least one of over 70 criteria to apply:

  • Economy
  • Finance
  • Culture & Art
  • Architectural Design
  • Sports
  • Law
  • Science & Technology
  • Education
  • Digital
  • National Defense

Commonly Used Criteria

  • Held positions in economic/technology/finance/digital fields domestically or abroad with a recent monthly salary of over NT$160,000
  • Graduated with a doctoral degree from a top 500 global university
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