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Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa

Taiwan Β· Asia

3.1
Editorial Score

Min Monthly Income

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Application Fee

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Processing Time

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Difficulty

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Duration

12 months

Path to Citizenship

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Eligibility Requirements

NationalityOpen to all nationalities

Duration

12 months

RenewableYesDependentsYesLocal WorkYesHealth InsuranceRequired
Leads to permanent residency
PR after 5 years
Accepted income sources

Business Income

Employment types

Business Owner Β· Self-Employed

Requirements Checklist

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity

Proof of sufficient income (bank statements, employment contract)

Health insurance covering the entire stay

Clean criminal background check

Completed application form with all required documents

Proof of accommodation in the country

Tax Information

Tax obligations vary by country and visa type. Most countries require visa holders to pay income tax on income earned within the country.

Some countries offer favorable tax regimes for remote workers and digital nomads, with reduced rates or tax exemptions for foreign-sourced income.

Consult a tax professional familiar with both your home country's laws and the host country's regulations.

Living in Taiwan

COL Index vs NYC

44.4

Monthly Cost (excl. rent)

$783

1BR Rent (City Center)

$505

Safety Index

82.9

Healthcare Index

86.5

Quality of Life Index

160.7

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

Capital

Taipei

Population

23.5M

Official Languages

Chinese

Avg Internet Speed

260 Mbps

Public Transit Quality

Excellent

With a budget covering rent and living costs, you'd need roughly $1,288/mo for a comfortable single-person lifestyle in Taiwan.See how far your money goes β†’

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Work Permissions

Β·Local employment: Permitted
Β·Permitted work types: Business Owner, Self-Employed
Β·Accepted income sources: Business Income

Application Steps

  1. 1

    Research

    Verify all requirements for this visa type and country

  2. 2

    Gather documents

    Obtain all required documents (passport, financial statements, health insurance, etc.)

  3. 3

    Complete application

    Fill out the official application form

  4. 4

    Submit application

    Submit all documents to the appropriate consulate or online portal

  5. 5

    Pay fees

    Complete payment of application and visa fees

  6. 6

    Attend interview

    If required, attend any scheduled interviews

  7. 7

    Wait for decision

    Processing times vary from weeks to months

  8. 8

    Travel and activate

    Once approved, travel to the country and complete any activation requirements

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At a Glance

Renewableβœ“ Yes
Dependentsβœ“ Allowed
Leads to PRβœ“ Yes (5yr)
Local Workβœ“ Permitted
Health InsuranceRequired
Admin Ease1.1/5

Last verified: June 8, 2026

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