About the Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa
Taiwan offers the Digital Nomad Visitor Visa (數位遊牧停留簽證) — launched January 2025 for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Taiwan for 6 months (3 months initially, extendable for 3 more months from within Taiwan). Government discussions ongoing to extend to 2 years. ALTERNATIVE: Taiwan Employment Gold Card (1–3 years, higher requirements, includes open work permit + ARC). while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least USD40,000 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Taiwan treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
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Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Applicants aged 30+: minimum annual income of USD $40,000 in either of the last 2 years. Applicants aged 20–29: minimum annual income of USD $20,000. Additionally: bank balance of min USD $10,000 for last 6 months. ALTERNATIVE route: proof of having previously received a digital nomad visa from another country.
Documents needed
- Completed online visa application form (printed with barcode
- personally hand-signed)
- Valid passport (6+ months validity
- copy of bio page)
- 2 recent 2-inch color photos (white background, no glasses)
- Personal resume/portfolio
- Remote work proof: employment contract from foreign company (employees) OR project contracts with foreign clients (freelancers)
- Annual income proof: recent 2-year tax certificates (W-2, P60, T4, etc.) OR bank statements showing min $40,000/year ($20,000 if aged 20–29)
- Bank statement showing $10,000+ average balance for last 6 months
- Description of planned stay and activities in Taiwan (form from NDC website)
- Prior digital nomad certificate from another country (if using this route).
How to Apply for the Taiwan DNV
Processing time: Approximately 30 working days standard. If additional documents requested: 50–60 days. Applications reviewed by National Development Council (NDC) then returned to overseas mission.
- 1Confirm eligibility: citizen of visa-exempt country for Taiwan; aged 20+; meets income threshold for age group; min $10,000 bank balance OR prior digital nomad visa from another country.
- 2Gather required documents (in English or Chinese — certified translations required for other languages). 3a. FROM OUTSIDE TAIWAN: Submit at nearest Taiwan overseas mission. Mission forwards to NDC for eligibility review. After qualifying, return to mission for visa issuance. 3b. FROM WITHIN TAIWAN (visa-free entry): Submit to Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) or MOFA regional office — at least 10 working days before current permitted stay expires.
- 3Attend interview if required.
- 4Receive visa stamp.
Application fees: Visa fee: varies by nationality and location. Typically USD $50–$200. Gold Card alternative fee: approximately USD $225–$300.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: 6 months (3 months initially, extendable for 3 more months from within Taiwan). Government discussions ongoing to extend to 2 years. ALTERNATIVE: Taiwan Employment Gold Card (1–3 years, higher requirements, includes open work permit + ARC).
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Taiwan
Non-residents (under 183 days/year): foreign-sourced income generally not taxed. After 90 days: 18% withholding on Taiwan-sourced income. After 183 days: worldwide income taxed progressively. 50% income tax exemption for qualifying Gold Card holders for first 5 years on salary above NTD $3M/year.
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