This FAQ compiles the latest 2025 regulations and common questions regarding Taiwan’s newly issued Digital Nomad Visa. It includes clarifications on eligibility, required documents, and the application process. Let us help you take your first step toward Taiwan!
I want to come to Taiwan! Is this visa suitable for me?
The digital nomad visa provides convenience for those who wish to work remotely in Taiwan while experiencing local life and tourism. With this visa, you can stay in Taiwan for up to 180 days, and if you fall in love with the country during this period, you may apply for a status change to extend your stay. The application requirements are flexible and accessible, focusing mainly on proof of income and work style rather than specific professional qualifications. This makes it easier for more people to apply and explore the possibility of living in Taiwan.
What is the application process?
- Check if you meet the eligibility requirements for the Digital Nomad Visa.
- Prepare the required application documents.
- Submit your application for the Digital Nomad Visa.
- Attend an interview if required.
- Receive your visa.
How can I meet the application requirements?
You must be a citizen of a country that is exempt from Taiwan’s visa requirements and meet one of the following conditions:
- Have previously been issued a digital nomad visa by another country.
- Individuals aged 30 or above: Have an annual income of at least $40,000 USD in one of the past two years.
- Individuals aged 20 to 29: Have an annual income of at least $20,000 USD in one of the past two years.
Which countries currently have visa-exempt status for Taiwan?
There are 67 countries that are eligible for visa-exempt status for application:
Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belize, Brunei, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Denmark, Eswatini, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Philippines, Kosovo, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tuvalu, Thailand, U.K., and U.S.A. .
What documents should I prepare?
- Visa application form
- Fill out the “Online Visa Application Form” and print out the form with a barcode.
- The application form must be signed in person.
- Personal photo
- Two recent 2-inch color passport-sized photos (within 6 months), with a white background.
- Passport (original and photocopy)
- The passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have blank pages (excluding temporary and emergency passports).
- Photocopy of the basic information page, including the photo.
- Remote work proof
- Resume or portfolio (including educational background and work experience).
- Valid employment contract:
- For employees: Provide an employment contract issued by the company.
- For freelancers: Provide a freelance contract.
- Description of intended activities
- Proof of eligibility documents
- Proof of passport annotation or proof of holding another country’s digital nomad visa.
- Proof of annual income (choose one):
- Tax certificate (e.g., Australian PAYG payment summary, Canadian T4, Israeli Form 106, Russian 2-NDFL, Polish PIT-11, UK P60, US W-2).
- Salary certificate issued by the company.
- Deposit certificate
- Proof of regular deposits in the last 6 months, with an average monthly deposit of at least $10,000 USD.
- International health insurance proof
- Health and hospitalization insurance certificate for the stay period mentioned in the “Description of intended activities“.
- Other documents (provided as needed)
- Additional documents may be requested based on individual case review.
- Applicants already in Taiwan: Provide a photocopy of the latest visa page and entry stamp.
- If entering Taiwan under the visa-exempt program, only provide a photocopy of the entry stamp.
- Submission deadline
- After generating the visa application form, submit the application documents to the designated office within 30 days (please refer to the office’s working hours).
Where should I apply?
The process for applying for a digital nomad visa varies depending on whether you are inside or outside of Taiwan. Please prepare all the required physical documents and be aware that an interview may be required.
- Overseas applicants:
- Submit your application to the nearest Taiwanese diplomatic mission.
- The diplomatic mission will forward your application to the National Development Council for qualification review.
- Once you meet the qualifications, you will return to the diplomatic mission for visa processing.
- Applicants in Taiwan:
- If you entered Taiwan without a visa or hold a non-extendable stay visa (such as general social visit, tourism, or business visa), you must submit your application 10 working days before your stay expires.
- The application process is as follows:
- Submit your application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Bureau of Consular Affairs or its representative office in Taiwan.
- The National Development Council will review your qualifications.
- Once you meet the qualifications, return to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Bureau of Consular Affairs or the local representative office for visa processing.
- If you fail to obtain the visa before the expiration of your stay, you must leave Taiwan as required.
How long does the application process take, and how can I check the status?
The application process takes 14 to 20 working days from the date of submission. If there are public holidays or additional documents are required, the review time may be extended. To ensure that your rights are not affected, it is recommended to plan ahead and apply in advance. To check the application status, please call the processing office where you submitted your application.
Obtain the visa
Once the visa is approved, your passport will be affixed with the relevant visa documentation. If you apply for the visa outside of Taiwan, both the issuance and review will be handled by the overseas diplomatic mission, meaning you must apply and collect the visa abroad, and it cannot be collected in Taiwan after applying. Similarly, if you apply for the visa within Taiwan, you must collect it within Taiwan.
How long can I stay in Taiwan? How can I extend my stay?
The visa is valid for 90 days, and you can apply for an extension with the National Immigration Agency once. The maximum total stay period is 180 days.
Is there a renewal mechanism after applying for the maximum 180-day stay?
Since this is a new visa, a longer stay cannot be provided until the law is amended.
Other Reminders and Considerations
- Visa issuance is a matter of national sovereignty, and the government has the right to refuse issuance without providing a reason.
- Visa fees paid are non-refundable, regardless of whether the visa is issued.
- Document submission deadline: Applicants in Taiwan must provide any requested supplementary documents within 3 days.
- Overstay responsibility: If the applicant’s stay expires during the visa review period, and due to a visa rejection, the applicant overstays, they must bear the responsibility for penalties imposed by the Ministry of the Interior and immigration authorities.
- Fee reference: Please refer to the “Foreign Passport Visa Fee Table” for the visa processing fees and corresponding fees for U.S. applicants.
Relevant Documents and Information Links
- Online Visa Application Form
- Description of intended activities
- Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa – Official Guide
- Information on Republic of China Resident Visas
- Standard Fees for Republic of China (Taiwan) Visas in Foreign Passports
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