Employment Gold Card (就業金卡)
Employment Gold Card is a residence route in Taiwan (就业). 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.
| 类别 | 就业 |
|---|---|
| 投资 | — |
| 费用（家庭） | CHF 300 |
| 收入 / 年 | CHF 48'000 |
| 资产 | — |
| 最低居住 | 0 |
| 永居 | 3 |
| 入籍 | 5 |
| 工作 | yes |
| 申请资格 | all |
| 税收 | Resident 183 days; first 3 yrs 50% of salary above NTD 3m exempt; overseas income only via AMT if >NTD 1m. |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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