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Taiwan digital nomad visa

Digital Nomad Visitor Visa

In short

Taiwan's digital nomad visitor visa lets remote workers stay in Taiwan while working for employers or clients abroad. It is open only to nationals of visa-exempt countries, who must show either a digital nomad visa from another country or annual earnings of at least US$40,000 (US$20,000 for ages 20 to 29), an average bank balance of US$10,000 and international health insurance.

Apply on BOCA online visa application form (General Visa Application) checked 24 October 2026

Key facts

Fee
US$50Standard visitor visa fee applied for abroad (single entry); multiple entry US$100.
Funds required
US$10,000 per monthAverage monthly bank balance over the last six months; plus annual salary of US$40,000 (age 30+) or US$20,000 (age 20-29), unless you hold another country's digital nomad visa.
Work
Remote work for foreign employers or clients as described in the activity plan
Where to apply
Taiwan overseas mission, or BOCA in Taiwan for visa-exempt entrants

Who is eligible

Only nationals of the countries on BOCA's visa-exemption list can apply, for example citizens of EU member states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and Korea. Nationals of other countries cannot use this visa and would need another category such as the Employment Gold Card.

Income and remote-work evidence

Applicants show remote work experience with a résumé or portfolio, a valid work contract (employees) or contracts for current projects (freelancers) and the Description of Intended Activities form. They must also meet one condition: a digital nomad visa issued by another country; or, for those aged 30 and over, annual earnings of at least US$40,000 in one of the last two years; or, for those aged 20 to 29, at least US$20,000. Earnings are proven with a tax certificate such as a P60 or W-2, or an employer salary certificate.

Bank balance and insurance

Bank statements for the last six months must show an average balance of at least US$10,000 or its equivalent each month. Applicants also need international health and full hospitalisation insurance for the entire stay stated in the activity plan.

Review by the National Development Council

Applications lodged at a Taiwan mission are forwarded to the National Development Council (NDC), which reviews the applicant's qualifications and returns the result to the mission for the visa decision. Applicants already in Taiwan visa-free or on a non-extendable visitor visa apply to BOCA or MOFA's regional offices ten working days before their stay expires; if refused they must leave before their stay ends. Requested additional documents must be supplied within three working days, and an interview may be required.

  1. Confirm that your nationality is on BOCA's visa-exemption list.
  2. Download the Description of Intended Activities form and describe your planned stay and work.
  3. Collect income, bank and insurance evidence.
  4. Complete the online visa form and apply at a Taiwan mission, or at BOCA ten working days before your stay ends if you are in Taiwan.
  5. Wait for the NDC review and answer document requests within three working days.

Forms

Documents

Required documents

Identity

  • Passport of a visa-exempt country valid six months, original and copy

Money

  • Proof of annual salary (tax certificate or employer certificate) or another country's digital nomad visa
  • Bank statements for six months with an average balance of at least US$10,000

Work

  • Résumé or portfolio and valid work contract or client contracts
  • Completed Description of Intended Activities form

Insurance

  • International health and full hospitalisation insurance for the whole stay

Other

  • Online application form, printed and signed; two colour photos 45 x 35 mm

Frequently asked questions

Who can get Taiwan's digital nomad visa?

Only nationals of countries on BOCA's visa-exemption list, such as EU member states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and Korea.

What income is required?

US$40,000 a year for those aged 30 and over, or US$20,000 for ages 20 to 29, in one of the last two years, unless you already hold a digital nomad visa from another country.

Who reviews the application?

The National Development Council assesses qualifications; the mission or BOCA then decides on the visa.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Taiwan

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total
  • Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: As stated on the visa; 60- or 90-day visas can be extended up to six months in total
  • Medical treatment visa Maximum stay: As stated on the visa; 60- or 90-day visas can be extended at the NIA, and hospitalised patients can receive further extensions

Business and self-employment

Study and training

  • Student visa Maximum stay: Duration of the ARC, renewed during studies
  • Language course visa Maximum stay: Visitor visa stay as granted, extendable at the NIA; residence (ARC) possible after four months of study

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: Validity of the ARC, linked to the work permit
  • Skilled worker visa Maximum stay: One, two or three years, as chosen
  • Job seeker visa
  • Working holiday visa Maximum stay: Depends on the bilateral arrangement; under the German scheme, 180 days per entry, extendable by up to 180 days, one year in total

Family

Residence

  • Permanent residence Validity: Permanent, but may be revoked if average residence falls below 183 days a year over the last five years

Online travel permits

  • e-Visa Maximum stay: 30 days, single entry, not extendable

Faster processing

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