Taiwan•AsiaEmployment Gold Card
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
3,410 TWD
Stay Duration
1 to 3 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Four-in-one professional visa combining resident visa, work permit, ARC, and re-entry permit. For highly skilled professionals in eligible fields. No sponsorship required.
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.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Bachelor degree or higher
University diploma
Professional qualifications
Credentials in eligible field
Work history
CV and employment records
Publications/Portfolio
Professional work samples
OptionalHealth insurance
Coverage during stay
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- No employer sponsorship required
- Flexible job changing rights
- Can work any part-time job
- Fast track to permanent residency (3 years)
- 50% tax exemption eligible
- Direct access to national health insurance
- Family members can apply for dependent visas
- Multiple entries allowed
Considerations
- Limited to 10 professional fields
- Requires bachelor degree minimum
- Processing takes 30-60 days
- Competitive selection
- Application fees required
Application Process
Verify field eligibility
Confirm profession is in one of 10 eligible fields
Prepare professional documents
Gather credentials, portfolio, publications
Apply online
Submit application through Gold Card website
Pay fee
Pay Gold Card application fee
Document review
Ministry reviews qualifications
Receive card
Gold Card issued
Application Forms
Gold Card Application
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