Taiwan Employment Gold Card

Taiwan Employment Gold Card (“the Gold Card”) was first launched in 2018 as a 4-in-1 card, that combines resident visa, work permit, ARC, and re-entry permit.

The Gold Card allows its holders to freely explore a variety of employment and living options in Taiwan

Quick path to PR
High Flexibility

Application Process

1
Step 1

Checking eligibility and signing service retainer

2
Step 2

Collecting supporting documents relevant to the selected industry

3
Step 3

Submitting application and supplementary documents

4
Step 4

Completing passport verification (overseas applicants can visit local missions/offices)

5
Step 5

Picking up the Gold Card (overseas applicants can enter Taiwan with approval certificate and arrange for pick-up within 30 days after arrival)

Project Description

JOB FLEXIBILITY
HEALTH CARE
TAX INCENTIVES
PATH TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY
The Gold Card functions as an open work permit that allows its holders the freedom of movement between employers and occupations.
Once employed, Gold Card holders and their spouses & minor children can join NHI and not be subject to the 6 month wait period for NHI coverage.
Income tax exemptions and benefits for first-time foreign employees whose annual income exceeds NTD 3 million.

Gold Card holders residing in Taiwan for over 183 days annually for 3 years can apply for APRC. (Min. 5 years for non Gold Card holders.)

Spouses and minor children of Gold Card holders are eligible for residence in Taiwan; direct family members can apply for multiple-entry visitor visa valid for 1 year.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants can apply without an employer sponsorship

Must be professionals with special expertise in one of the eligible industries listed below

1) Science and Technology
2) Economy
3) Education,
4) Culture and Arts
5) Sports
6) Finance
7) Law
8) Architectural Design
9) National Defense
10) Digital

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