Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa Application Q&A

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 Taiwan during this period, you can apply to convert your status for long-term residence. The application threshold for this visa is flexible and friendly, mainly examining the applicant's income proof and work style, rather than qualifications in specific professional fields, allowing more people to easily apply and explore the possibility of living in Taiwan.

• Confirm whether you meet the Digital Nomad Visa eligibility requirements.
• Prepare application documents.
• Apply for the Digital Nomad Visa.
• An interview with the applicant may be required if necessary.
• Obtain the visa.

You must be a citizen of a country with visa-free entry to Taiwan and meet one of the following conditions:

• You have previously been issued a digital nomad visa from another country.
• For those over 30 years old: An annual income of at least US$40,000 in either of the last two years.
• For those between 20 and 29 years old: An annual income of at least US$20,000 in either of the last two years.

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., U.S.A.

1. Visa Application Form
   • Fill out the 'Online Visa Application Form' and print out the visa application form with a barcode.
   • The application form must be personally signed for confirmation.
2. Personal Photos
   • Two 2-inch color passport photos taken within the last 6 months, with a white background.
3. Passport (Original and Copy)
   • Validity of at least 6 months or more, and must have blank pages (excluding temporary passports, emergency passports).
   • Photocopy of the basic information page containing the photo.
4. Work Verification
   • Personal resume or portfolio (including educational and work experience).
   • Valid work contract:
   • Employees should provide employment contracts issued by the company.
   • Freelancers should provide project contract agreements.
   • Taiwan stay period plan description.
5. Eligibility Proof Documents
   • Certificate of credential notation or proof of having been issued a digital nomad visa from another country.
   • Annual income proof (choose one of the following):
     1. Tax certificate (e.g., Australia PAYG payment summary, Canada T4, Israel Form 106, Russia 2-NDFL, Poland PIT-11, UK P60, US W-2).
     2. Salary certificate issued by the company.
6. Deposit Certificate
   • Regular deposit certificate within the last 6 months, with an average monthly deposit amount of at least US$10,000.
7. International Medical Insurance Proof
   • Medical and hospitalization insurance proof for the stay period specified in the 'Taiwan Stay Period Plan Description Form.'
8. Other Documents (Provided as Needed)
   • Additional documents may be requested based on case review requirements.
   • Applicants in Taiwan must provide a copy of the visa page and entry page of their most recent entry into Taiwan.
   • If entering with visa-free entry, only a copy of the entry page is required.
9. Submission Deadline
   • After generating the visa application form, please submit the application documents to the designated office within 30 days. (Please refer to the office hours of each office)

The process for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa varies depending on whether you are inside or outside Taiwan. Please prepare all paper documents and note that an interview may be required.

• Overseas applicants:
  • Submit an application to a Republic of China overseas mission.
  • The overseas mission will forward your application to the National Development Council for eligibility review.
  • After qualifying, return to the overseas mission for visa review.
• Applicants in Taiwan:
  • If you entered Taiwan visa-free or hold a non-extendable visitor visa (such as general social visit, tourism, business visa), you need to apply 10 working days before your stay period expires.
  • The application process is as follows:
    • Submit an application to the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its offices in Taiwan.
    • The National Development Council reviews eligibility.
    • After qualifying, return to the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or local offices for visa review.
  • If you are unable to obtain a visa before your stay period expires, you must leave the country according to regulations.

From the date of application, it takes 14-20 working days. If there are holidays or additional documents required, the review time will be extended. To ensure your rights are not affected, it is recommended that you plan early and apply in advance. To confirm the application progress, please call the accepting unit where you submitted your application.

When the visa is approved, your passport will include visa-related certification. If you apply for a visa outside Taiwan, issuance and review will be handled at the overseas mission, which means you must apply for and receive the visa overseas and cannot apply overseas and then collect it in Taiwan. Similarly, if you apply for a visa within Taiwan, you must also collect it in Taiwan.

The visa validity is 90 days and can be extended once through the National Immigration Agency, with a maximum total stay of 180 days per visit.

Since this is a new visa, it is not yet possible to provide a longer stay period until the law is amended.

If your visa application is rejected, don't be discouraged, you can:

• Visa issuance is an act of national sovereignty, and the government has the right to refuse issuance without explanation.
• Visa fees that have been paid will not be refunded, regardless of whether the visa is issued or not.
• Document supplement deadline: If applicants in Taiwan receive a notice to supplement documents, they must complete the documents within 3 days.
• Late responsibility: If the applicant's stay permit expires during the visa review period, and they overstay due to visa rejection, they must bear the responsibility of penalties imposed by the National Immigration Agency according to regulations.
• Fee reference: For visitor visa fees and corresponding processing fees for US citizens, please refer to the 'Foreign Passport Visa Fee Schedule'.