Employment Gold Card (就業金卡)
Employment Gold Card is a residence route in Taiwan (Werk). 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.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 300 |
| Inkomen / jr | CHF 48'000 |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | 0 |
| PV | 3 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 5 |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Resident 183 days; first 3 yrs 50% of salary above NTD 3m exempt; overseas income only via AMT if >NTD 1m. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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