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Employment Gold Card (就業金卡)
VisasTaiwanEmployment Gold Card (就業金卡)
TaiwanTaiwan•Asia
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Employment Gold Card (就業金卡)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

NT$3,410 TWD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 years

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Four-in-one card combining resident visa, work permit, ARC, and re-entry permit for senior foreign professionals in science, economics, education, culture, sport, finance, law, or architecture, valid 1–3 years.

The Taiwan Employment Gold Card is a prestigious four-in-one combined visa, work permit, Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and re-entry permit for highly skilled foreign professionals. The card offers unprecedented flexibility—cardholders can seek employment freely without prior job offer, change jobs anytime, and work part-time legally.

The program targets 10 professional fields deemed critical for Taiwan's development: Architecture, Culture and Arts, Digital Technology, Economics, Education, Finance, Law, National Defense, Science and Technology, and Sports.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a foreign professional with specialized skills in fields such as technology, economy, education, culture, arts, sports, finance, or architecture.

Must meet specific criteria for the chosen field (e.g., salary thresholds, years of experience, or academic qualifications).

No requirement to have a pre-secured job offer in Taiwan.

Must hold a valid passport.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

5+ years

Min. Income

1,920,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Bachelor degree or higher

Professional qualifications

Work history

Publications/Portfolio

Health insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • 4-in-1 card: Resident visa, work permit, Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and re-entry permit.
  • Open work permit: Allows working for any employer, freelancing, or starting a business.
  • Flexibility to switch jobs without employer sponsorship.
  • Qualifying for tax incentives (50% tax deduction for high-earning professionals).
  • Path to permanent residency after three years.
  • Family inclusion: Spouse and children can apply for residency.

Worth Knowing

  • Application fee is TWD 3,410 (varies by duration and nationality).
  • Rigorous review process by relevant ministries.
  • Must maintain qualification throughout the validity period.
  • Processing time can take up to 60 business days.

Application Process

1

Verify qualification on the official Gold Card portal.

2

Register and create an account on the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform.

3

Complete the online application form and upload required digital documents.

4

Pay the application fee.

5

Wait for multi-agency review (National Immigration Agency and relevant ministries).

6

Upon approval, complete passport inspection (if applying from abroad or on a visitor visa).

7

Collect the Gold Card at the designated location.

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Gold Card Application—
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