Digital nomad visitor visa
Six months working remotely from Taipei, Tainan or the east coast.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 31 Oct, 06:46 UTC
Summary
Visitor visa launched around January 2025 letting remote workers from visa-exempt countries stay in Taiwan for up to six months.
Dream spread
Six months working remotely from Taipei, Tainan or the east coast.
Relocation reality check
Only for nationals of Taiwan's visa-exempt countries; visitor status (no local employment); requires US$40,000 annual salary (US$20,000 if aged 20-29) plus a US$10,000 average monthly bank balance over six months.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of USD 40,000/year
Minimum income of USD 40,000 per year.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside Taiwan
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Taiwan; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Check: Family members not covered
Dependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Visa-exempt nationals aged 20+ with proof of remote work, income threshold, bank balance and international health insurance; a digital nomad visa from another country can substitute for earnings proof.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of USD 40,000/year
BlockerMinimum income of USD 40,000 per year. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside Taiwan
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Taiwan; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Family members not covered
CautionDependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- $40,000 per year≈ USD 3,333/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 3–6 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“proof of earning an annual salary of at least US$40,000 or its equivalent in one of the last two years”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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