Taiwan

Written By Ani Xu

Digital nomad visas let remote workers live and work in another country for a limited time while staying with their current job or company. This page is designed to help inform and facilitate the process to apply to this type of visa by consolidating information, resources, and related links.

Taiwan offers a “Digital nomad visitor visa” as of January 2025. Official link found here.

  • Who can apply?: Applicable to anyone from visa-exempt countries

  • Duration: 6 months (renewable)

  • Cost: $230-300 USD

💰 Requirements

  • $10k per month for at least 6 months

  • If you’re between 20-29 – $20-40k

  • If you’re over 30 – >$40k

☑️ Checklist

  • 2 passport photos

  • Experience documents

    • Resume/CV/portfolio

    • Work contract

    • Intended activities form

  • Proof of health insurance

✍️ Application process

Outside of Taiwan

Inside Taiwan

  • (Submit 10 days before current stay expires) to BOCA or MOFA offices

Variable

  • Interview

  • Additional supporting documents (TBD, submit within 3 days of request)

    • Although the official language of Taiwan is Mandarin, people will often also speak either Taiwanese (outside of Taipei) and English (inside of the cities)

    • It is very humid, with hot summers and temperate winters. Snow only occurs on the mountains.

    • There's a ton to do if you enjoy cities and nature, with mountains, city and outdoor hikes, beaches, museums, markets, and temples.

    • Transit is excellent - both the inner city subway systems and the country-wide high speed rails are well-signed and easy-to-use.

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