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Visa Pathways to Taiwan

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APRC — Plum Blossom Card – Investment Immigrant (梅花卡-投資移民)
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APRC — Plum Blossom Card – Investment Immigrant (梅花卡-投資移民)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residency for foreign investors with NTD 15 million+ investment in a profitable Taiwan business that employs at least 5 ROC nationals for 3 years.

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
Cost10000 TWD
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Airside Transit (免簽證過境)
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Airside Transit (免簽證過境)

Transit passengers remaining in the international transit area of any Taiwan airport do not require a visa, with no formal transit visa category.

ValidityMust remain in transit area
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Business Visitor Visa (商務停留簽證)
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Business Visitor Visa (商務停留簽證)

Short-stay visitor visa for attending meetings, conferences, trade fairs, contract negotiations, or other business activities not involving local employment.

Validity3 months
Processing5-10 days
CostFree
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Courtesy Visa (禮遇簽證)
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Courtesy Visa (禮遇簽證)

Complimentary visa for former heads of state, government personnel on official duties, international organization employees, or individuals who have made significant contributions to Taiwan.

ValidityDetermined by mission
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Dependent Resident Visa (Family Reunion)
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Dependent Resident Visa (Family Reunion)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Dependent Resident Visa (Family Reunion)

ValidityMatches primary resident's ARC
Processing5-10 days
Cost2200 TWD
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Digital Nomad Visitor Visa (數位遊牧停留簽證)
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Digital Nomad Visitor Visa (數位遊牧停留簽證)

Six-month visitor visa for remote workers earning US$40,000+ (or US$20,000+ if aged 20-29), extendable in six-month increments up to a two-year total.

Validity180 to 730 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Diplomatic Visa (外交簽證)
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Diplomatic Visa (外交簽證)

Visa issued gratis to holders of diplomatic passports including heads of state, prime ministers, foreign ministers, diplomatic messengers, and international organization officials and their dependents.

ValidityDetermined by mission
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Employment Gold Card (就業金卡)
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Employment Gold Card (就業金卡)

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.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost3410 TWD
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Employment-Seeking Visitor Visa (尋職停留簽證)
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Employment-Seeking Visitor Visa (尋職停留簽證)

Multiple-entry visitor visa valid for 3 months with stays up to 6 months for foreign professionals seeking employment in Taiwan, requiring financial proof of NT$100,000.

Validity6 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Entrepreneur Visa (創業家簽證)
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Entrepreneur Visa (創業家簽證)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Two-year resident visa for foreign startup founders who have secured venture capital, received patents, been incubated, or won startup competitions, with no requirement to establish business beforehand.

ValidityVaries (Renewable, no need to leave Taiwan for extension)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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FR — Resident Visa for Studying Mandarin
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FR — Resident Visa for Studying Mandarin

ValidityDuration of the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), which is renewable annually as long as student status is maintained
Processing2-4 weeks
CostFree
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FS — Foreign Student Resident Visa – Degree Programs (外國學生居留簽證-學位生)
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FS — Foreign Student Resident Visa – Degree Programs (外國學生居留簽證-學位生)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Resident visa for full-time foreign students enrolled in PhD, Master's, Bachelor's, or senior high school programs at accredited Taiwanese institutions.

ValidityVaries (Typically 1-4 years)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Family Visit Visitor Visa (探親停留簽證)
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Family Visit Visitor Visa (探親停留簽證)

Short-stay visitor visa for foreign nationals visiting relatives or friends in Taiwan, valid up to 6 months.

Validity6 months
Processing5-10 days
CostFree
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Foreign Student Resident Visa – Exchange (外國學生居留簽證-交換生)
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Foreign Student Resident Visa – Exchange (外國學生居留簽證-交換生)

Resident visa for foreign exchange students participating in inter-university exchange programs at Taiwanese educational institutions.

ValidityVaries (Typically 1-4 years)
Processing2-4 weeks
CostFree
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Institutional Caregiver Work Permit (機構看護工工作許可)
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Institutional Caregiver Work Permit (機構看護工工作許可)

Work permit for foreign workers providing care in nursing institutions and hospitals, with possible extension to 14 years for qualified workers.

Validity12 years
Processing2-3 months
CostFree
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Internship Resident Visa (實習居留簽證)
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Internship Resident Visa (實習居留簽證)

Resident visa for foreign students completing work-based internship programs at Taiwanese companies as part of their educational curriculum.

ValidityVaries (Typically 1-4 years)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Intracompany Transfer Work Permit (跨國企業內部調動工作許可)
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Intracompany Transfer Work Permit (跨國企業內部調動工作許可)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit and resident visa for employees of multinational companies transferring to a Taiwan office, requiring at least one year of prior employment with the company.

Validity3 years
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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Investment Resident Visa (投資居留簽證)
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Investment Resident Visa (投資居留簽證)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Resident visa for foreign nationals investing a minimum of US$200,000 in a Taiwan business, requiring competent authority approval and company registration.

ValidityVaries (Typically 1-4 years)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Landing Visa (Visa on Arrival)
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Landing Visa (Visa on Arrival)

Landing Visa (Visa on Arrival)

Validity1 month
ProcessingVaries
Cost1600 TWD
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Medical Treatment Visitor Visa (醫療停留簽證)
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Medical Treatment Visitor Visa (醫療停留簽證)

Visitor visa for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment at Taiwanese medical institutions, with duration based on treatment plan.

Validity6 months
Processing5-10 days
CostFree
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N/A — Specialized or Technical Works Permit (專業工作許可)
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N/A — Specialized or Technical Works Permit (專業工作許可)

ValidityUp to 3 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Post-Graduation Job Search Permit (畢業僑外生尋職居留)
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Post-Graduation Job Search Permit (畢業僑外生尋職居留)

One-year residence extension for foreign graduates of Taiwanese institutions to seek employment, renewable once, converting student ARC to job-seeking status.

Validity2 years
Processing1 month
CostFree
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Resident Visa for Employment
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Resident Visa for Employment

ValidityDuration of employment as specified on the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
Processing5-15 working days
CostFree
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Resident Visa for Family Reunion
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Resident Visa for Family Reunion

ValidityDuration of the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), which is renewable
ProcessingApproximately 5-8 working days
CostFree
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Resident Visa for Foreign Spouse of ROC Citizen (No Household Registration)
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Resident Visa for Foreign Spouse of ROC Citizen (No Household Registration)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Resident Visa for Foreign Spouse of ROC Citizen (No Household Registration)

ValidityDuration of ARC
Processing8 days
Cost2200 TWD
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Resident Visa for Religious Work
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Resident Visa for Religious Work

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Resident Visa for Religious Work

ValidityDuration of ARC
Processing5-10 days
Cost2200 TWD
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Tourist Visitor Visa (觀光停留簽證)
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Tourist Visitor Visa (觀光停留簽證)

Short-stay visitor visa for foreign nationals requiring a visa to enter Taiwan for tourism purposes, valid up to 90 days.

Validity3 months
Processing5-10 days
CostFree
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Visa-Exempt Entry (免簽證)
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Visa-Exempt Entry (免簽證)

Short-stay entry without visa for nationals of 64 eligible countries, allowing stays of 14–90 days depending on nationality.

Validity14, 30, or 90 days
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Visitor Visa for Internship
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Visitor Visa for Internship

Validity180 days
Processing1-4 weeks
CostFree
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White-Collar Worker Resident Visa (專業人員居留簽證)
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White-Collar Worker Resident Visa (專業人員居留簽證)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Resident visa for foreign professionals in specialized or technical work, requiring employer-sponsored work permit from the Workforce Development Agency with minimum salary of NT$47,971/month.

ValidityVaries (Typically 1-4 years)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Working Holiday Visa (度假打工簽證)
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Working Holiday Visa (度假打工簽證)

One-year visa for young adults (typically 18–30 or 18–35) from countries with bilateral agreements including Australia, Canada, Japan, UK, Germany, and others, allowing work and travel.

ValidityVaries (Can be extended for second and third year through bilateral agreements)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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eVisa (電子簽證)
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eVisa (電子簽證)

Electronic single-entry visitor visa valid for 3 months allowing up to 30 days stay, available to nationals of 25 eligible countries.

ValidityVaries (Single entry only)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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依親居留簽證 — Spouse of ROC Citizen Resident Visa – With Household Registration (依親居留簽證-配偶有戶籍)
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依親居留簽證 — Spouse of ROC Citizen Resident Visa – With Household Registration (依親居留簽證-配偶有戶籍)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Resident visa for foreign spouses of ROC citizens who have household registration in Taiwan, granting open work rights without separate work permit.

ValidityVaries (Typically 1-4 years)
Processing2-4 weeks
CostFree
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僑外生留臺工作評點制 — Post-Graduation Work Permit – Scoring System (僑外生評點制工作許可)
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僑外生留臺工作評點制 — Post-Graduation Work Permit – Scoring System (僑外生評點制工作許可)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit for foreign and overseas Chinese graduates of Taiwanese institutions who score at least 70 points on the evaluation criteria, bypassing the standard salary threshold.

Validity3 years
Processing7-10 days
Cost500 TWD
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營造工作 — Construction Worker Permit (營造業工作許可)
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營造工作 — Construction Worker Permit (營造業工作許可)

Work permit for foreign blue-collar workers in construction projects, limited to specific nationalities with project-based duration and maximum 12-year cumulative stay.

Validity12 years
Processing2-3 months
CostFree
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製造業工作 — Manufacturing Worker Permit (製造業工作許可)
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製造業工作 — Manufacturing Worker Permit (製造業工作許可)

Work permit for foreign blue-collar workers in manufacturing and factory jobs, limited to nationals of specific Southeast Asian countries with up to 12 years cumulative employment.

Validity12 years
Processing2-3 months
CostFree
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