Taiwan visas
21 routes, checked against official sources
Study
- Resident Visa for Studying Mandarin ChineseFor foreign nationals enrolled at a Mandarin Chinese Learning Center affiliated with a Ministry of Education-accredited university. Attendance must be at lea...USD 66 · 8 days
- Student Resident VisaFor foreign students enrolled in degree or diploma programmes at Taiwanese universities and colleges. Part-time work permitted (up to 20 hours/week) after 6...USD 66 · 8 days
Work
- Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)Taiwan's permanent residence. Grants indefinite stay and open work rights. Standard path: 5 consecutive years of legal residence. Plum Blossom Card (merit-ba...TWD 10,000 · 3 months
- Blue-Collar Work PermitFor foreign workers from 6 partner countries (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Mongolia) in manufacturing, construction, fisheries, domes...TWD 2,000 · 8 weeks
- Digital Nomad Visa (Employment Pass for Remote Work)Announced 2024 for remote workers employed by overseas companies. Requires TWD 47,971+ monthly income. Allows stays of up to 1 year. Not tied to a Taiwanese...USD 50 · 4 weeks
- Employment Gold CardOpen work permit combined with resident visa and re-entry permit in a single card. For foreign professionals in science, technology, economy, education, cult...TWD 3,700 (foreign passport) · Up to 9 weeks
- Employment Seeking VisaSix-month visa for foreign graduates of top-ranked global universities (QS Top 500 or equivalent) to seek employment in Taiwan. Part-time work permitted duri...USD 50 · 2 weeks
- General Work Permit (Resident Visa)Standard employer-sponsored work visa for foreign white-collar professionals. Employer applies for work permit from the Ministry of Labour (MOL); applicant t...USD 66 · 8 days
- Resident Visa for Internship PurposeFor foreign nationals undertaking an internship in Taiwan approved by the competent government authority, where the approved internship period exceeds 6 months.USD 66
- Resident Visa for Religious WorkFor ordained religious personnel (e.g. pastor, priest, monk, nun, imam) invited by a legally registered, non-profit R.O.C. religious organization to carry ou...USD 66
- Resident Visa for VolunteeringFor foreign nationals performing volunteer service in Taiwan of more than 6 months, approved by the central competent authority or its authorized agency.USD 66
Family
- Dependent Resident Visa (Joining Family)For spouses and minor children of ARC holders (foreign workers, students, investors) joining them in Taiwan. Work rights require separate work permit applica...USD 66 · 3 weeks
- Spouse of ROC NationalFor foreign spouses of ROC (Taiwanese) nationals. Grants residence and path to APRC (3 years of marriage) or naturalization (3 to 5 years). Open work rights...USD 66 · 8 days
- Visitor Visa for Visiting RelativesVisitor visa for foreign nationals visiting relatives who reside in Taiwan. Requires proof of the relative's residence (household registration, ARC or APRC)...USD 50
Business and investment
- Entrepreneur VisaFor foreign nationals establishing innovative startups in Taiwan. Lower capital requirement than Investor Visa. Covers tech, cultural/creative, and social en...USD 66 · 8 days
- Investor Resident VisaFor foreign nationals investing TWD 2 million or more in a Taiwan-registered business. Grants residence and work rights for the invested business. Path to AP...USD 66 · 8 days
- Visitor Visa for Business PurposeShort-stay visitor visa for foreign nationals travelling to Taiwan for business activities such as meetings, contract negotiation and trade. Requires evidenc...USD 50
Tourism and short stays
- Visa-Free / Tourist Visa (Visitor)Citizens of over 65 countries and territories can enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. Others may apply for a visitor visa at TECO. Taiwan also offers v...USD 50
- Visitor Visa for Medical Treatment PurposeVisitor visa for foreign nationals travelling to Taiwan for medical treatment. Requires a diagnosis and treatment proposal from a Taiwanese medical instituti...USD 50
- Working HolidayFor young people aged 18-30 from 17 partner countries (including Australia, New Zealand, UK, Germany, Japan, South Korea) to holiday in Taiwan with incidenta...USD 100 · 2 weeks