How much income do you need for the Employment Gold Card?

The Employment Gold Card requires a minimum income of about $5,170 per month, per the program's current published rules.

How long is the Employment Gold Card valid for?

The Employment Gold Card for Taiwan is issued for 3 years and is renewable under the published renewal rules.

Does the Employment Gold Card lead to permanent residency?

Yes — the Employment Gold Card can lead to permanent residency after approximately 5 years on the visa, subject to the program's published conditions.

Can family members join the Employment Gold Card?

Yes — eligible dependents can apply to join the Employment Gold Card per the program's family-clause rules. Verify per-dependent fees and documentation requirements against the official source.

Where can I read the official rules for the Employment Gold Card?

The official source for the Employment Gold Card (digital nomad visa for Taiwan) is published at https://goldcard.nat.gov.tw/en/qualification/field-of-economy/. CountryLens only renders facts; the authority is the source.

TaiwanDigital Nomad Visa

Employment Gold Card

A digital nomad pathway for Taiwan. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.

Minimum income

NT$160,000/mo~$5,170/mo USD

Application fee

$200

Duration

3 years

Renewable

Yes

Tax-residency trigger

183 days / yr

Last verified

2026-05-25

Eligibility

Qualification readout

Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
Yes · after 5yr
Launched
2018

Notes

Multi-category visa: Economy, Architecture, Legal Affairs, Education, Technical, Science & Tech, Culture & Arts, Sports, Finance, and other specialized fields. NTD 160,000/mo (~USD 5,170 at NTD/USD 0.031, May 2026) before tax for Field-of-Economy applicants — one qualification route, varies by field. Combined work-residence-tax-resident-reentry card. 1 to 3 year validity. Annual tax statement (W-2/T4/equivalent) required. Tax break: 50% income exemption on >NTD 3M/yr for first 5 years. Broader than typical DN — applicant must qualify under one of 8+ professional fields. Path to PR after 5 years.

Official sources

Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.

Sourcegoldcard.nat.gov.tw Open application portal

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