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Taiwan investor visa (resident visa for investment)

Resident Visa for Investment

In short

Foreign investors and representatives of foreign corporations with an approved investment in Taiwan of at least US$200,000 can apply for a resident visa for investment. The key document is proof of investment issued by a competent central government authority; after arrival the investor obtains an ARC from the NIA.

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

Key facts

Validity
Resident visa valid three months; stay as stated on the ARC
Fee
US$66Single-entry resident visa applied for abroad; multiple entry US$132. NT$2,200 / NT$4,400 inside Taiwan. Not refunded if refused.
Funds required
US$200,000Minimum investment under the Regulations on the Operation of Foreign Investors or Representatives of Foreign Corporations Applying for Resident Visas.
Processing time
Eight working days for applications processed in Taiwan
Where to apply
Taiwan overseas mission, or BOCA in Taiwan with a visitor visa annotated "A"

Investment threshold

BOCA refers to the Regulations on the Operation of Foreign Investors or Representatives of Foreign Corporations Applying for Resident Visas, which require a minimum investment of US$200,000. The investment must be evidenced by a document issued by a competent authority of the central government of Taiwan; the investment approval itself is handled by the economic authorities before the visa application.

Documents

The application consists of the barcoded online form, signed, two colour photos (45 x 35 mm, white background) pasted on the form, the passport valid for at least six months with a copy of the bio-page, and the original and a copy of the proof of investment. Other documents may be requested case by case; applicants in Taiwan add copies of their visitor visa and entry stamp.

Required documents

Identity

  • Passport valid at least six months and copy of the bio-page

Money

  • Proof of investment of at least US$200,000 issued by a competent central authority (original and copy)

Other

  • Online application form with barcode, signed; two colour photos 45 x 35 mm

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Travel

  • If applying in Taiwan: copies of visitor visa ("A") and entry stamp

Applying abroad or in Taiwan

Applicants outside Taiwan apply at a Taiwan mission. Those who entered on a visitor visa annotated "A" can apply in Taiwan at BOCA or its Central, Southwestern, Southern or Eastern Taiwan offices eight working days before their stay ends; processing takes eight working days and missing documents must be supplied within seven days. Visa-exempt and landing-visa entrants, and blue-collar workers already in Taiwan, cannot apply on investment grounds.

  1. Make and register the investment with the competent Taiwanese authority.
  2. Obtain the official proof of investment.
  3. Complete the online visa form and apply at a Taiwan mission, or at BOCA if you hold an "A" visitor visa.
  4. Pay the resident visa fee and collect the visa.
  5. Apply for the ARC and re-entry permit within 30 days.

Forms

ARC

Resident visas are valid for three months. Within 30 days of the day after arrival (or of the issue date, if the visa was granted inside Taiwan) you must apply at an NIA service centre for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and re-entry permit; your permitted stay is the validity of the ARC.

Frequently asked questions

How much must I invest for a Taiwan investor visa?

At least US$200,000, evidenced by a document from a competent central government authority.

Is this a golden visa with a direct path to permanent residency?

No special shortcut is published; investors follow the general permanent residency rules, including five years of residence with at least 183 days a year.

Can I apply after entering visa-free?

No. Visa-exempt and landing-visa entrants cannot apply for a resident visa on investment grounds.

Can I apply from abroad?

Yes, at the Taiwan overseas mission responsible for your place of residence, with the proof of investment issued in Taiwan.

Can my family join me?

Family members need their own visas; BOCA's investment visa page does not set out a dependant category, so ask the mission which visa applies.

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

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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