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Taiwan

RECOMMENDED ROUTEDigital Nomad Visa
Minimum monthly income
$40,000 / month (USD)

Annual income of at least US$40,000 (age 30 and older) or US$20,000 (ages 20 to 29) in one of the last two years, or alternatively holding a digital nomad visa from another country

Evidence grade B: corroborated consular practice.LAST VERIFIED Aug 12, 2026 路 IN FORCE SINCE Jan 01, 2025
搂 Other routes on file

Alternatives to the recommended route

3 ROUTES
Long-stay visitorGrade B
Visa-exempt entry90 days (most Western passports)
MEDIUM readinessACTIVE
Official reference
Skilled professionalGrade A
Taiwan Employment Gold Card1, 2, or 3 years (applicant's choice) 路 $5,000/mo
HIGH readinessACTIVE
Official reference

The law says

Official rules, verified against government text.

Income requirement
$40,000 / month (USD)
Annual income of at least US$40,000 (age 30 and older) or US$20,000 (ages 20 to 29) in one of the last two years, or alternatively holding a digital nomad visa from another country
Initial duration
Up to 2 years
Renewal
Validity now up to 2 years; renewal and residence-conversion terms not confirmed from a live source.
Maximum stay
Up to 2 years (extended from the original 6 months on 8 January 2026)
Tax status
Staying under 183 days in a tax year keeps you a non-resident for Taiwan tax purposes. No special tax incentive is tied to this visa.
Processing time
Typically 5 to 8 business days.
Official cost
No official visa fee could be confirmed from a live source (null). Processing typically 5 to 8 business days.

The street says

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Recommended route
Digital Nomad Visa
Evidence grade
Grade B
Last verified
Aug 12, 2026
Official portal
not recorded
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