Investor Resident Visa / ARC (foreign investment)
Investor Resident Visa / ARC (foreign investment) is a residence route in Taiwan (Investor / golden visa). Invest ≥NTD 6m in Taiwan company (DIR/MOEA approval) as shareholder/manager; ARC renewable while investment held; PR after 5 yrs with 183 days/yr. Gov fees ~NTD 16,000 for family.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 150'000. You must spend about 183 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Largely territorial; overseas income >NTD 1m enters AMT (20% above ~NTD 7.5m exemption).
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | CHF 150'000 |
| Fees (family) | CHF 400 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 183 |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 5 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Largely territorial; overseas income >NTD 1m enters AMT (20% above ~NTD 7.5m exemption). |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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