Employment Gold Card (就業金卡)
Employment Gold Card is a residence route in Taiwan (Lavoro). 4-in-1 open work permit/ARC/visa/re-entry for professionals in 13 fields, e.g. monthly salary ≥NTD 160,000 or specific expertise; 1–5 yrs, no employer needed. Dependants get visitor visas/ARCs. Gov fees ~NTD 12,000 for family.
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 48'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident 183 days; first 3 yrs 50% of salary above NTD 3m exempt; overseas income only via AMT if >NTD 1m.
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.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 300 |
| Reddito / anno | CHF 48'000 |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | 3 |
| Cittadinanza | 5 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Resident 183 days; first 3 yrs 50% of salary above NTD 3m exempt; overseas income only via AMT if >NTD 1m. |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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