Taiwan · Official Resources
Government portals
- Taiwan Government Entry Point — Directory of central and local government services and agencies.
- Ministry of Finance — Income tax for residents and non-residents, business tax, and customs administration.
- Ministry of Labor — Work permits for foreign professionals, labour standards, and employment insurance.
Official forms
- Taiwan Employment Gold Card — One card combining an open work permit, resident visa, residence certificate and re-entry permit — no employer sponsor needed. Checked against the official page on 2026-09-23
How to file
- Check you fall in one of the qualifying fields — architecture, arts and culture, digital, economy, education, finance, national defence, science and technology, law, sport, biotechnology, environment
- Run the qualification check on the site before starting the application
- Apply through the step-by-step online application; no job offer and no employer sponsorship are required
- The card is issued for up to 3 years and acts as an open work permit, so you may work for any company
- Check whether you qualify for the special tax treatment available to some holders on high salaries