Taiwan Employment Gold Card
The 4-in-1 work, residency, and investment pass designed for global elite professionals
What is the Employment Gold Card?
The Taiwan Employment Gold Card is a personalized, 4-in-1 card combining an open work permit, resident visa, Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and re-entry permit, specifically tailored for incoming foreign professionals.
Unlike standard work visas tied to a single employer, the Gold Card grants you an open work permit and the freedom to seek employment. You can move to Taiwan, switch jobs freely, start a business, or work as a freelancer without securing a local job offer beforehand.
Ultimate Career Flexibility
Apply independently without requiring prior sponsorship from a Taiwanese employer. Valid for 1 to 3 years with options for renewal.
Dependent Visas & Tax Incentives
Spouses and minor children can apply for dependent residency. Qualified foreign particular professionals can enjoy a 50% income tax exemption on salary income exceeding NT$3 million (for up to 5 years).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No. You can apply directly based on your professional qualifications, experience, or salary history across fields such as science and technology, economics and finance, education, culture and arts, sports, law, or architecture and design.
If you qualify as a “Foreign Particular Professional” and your salary income in a Taiwan tax year exceeds NT$3 million, 50% of the portion exceeding NT$3 million is tax-exempt for up to 5 years (provided you reside in Taiwan for at least 183 days in each tax year). CPAs recommend tracking income sources and local residency days carefully to maximize this benefit.
Yes! Because the card provides an open work permit, you do not need employer sponsorship to establish a company, act as an independent consultant, or offer freelance services in Taiwan.
The Gold Card currently covers multiple strategic key sectors, including science and technology, economics and finance, education, culture and arts, sports, law, and architectural design.
Eligible Professional Fields
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