Digital nomad visa · Asia
Taiwan digital nomad visa 2026: requirements and cost
Taiwan's digital nomad visitor visa gives remote workers from visa-exempt countries six months in Taiwan, extendable in six-month steps to two years. Applicants aged 30 or over must show US$40,000 of income in one of the last two years, those aged 20 to 29 US$20,000, or a nomad visa from another country.
Official name: Digital Nomad Visitor Visa (數位遊牧簽證). Facts updated 2026-10-04 · Not yet reviewed by a person · Dataset 2026.10.7.
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Who can apply
Nationals of countries whose passports enter Taiwan visa-free, aged 20 or over, working remotely for an employer or clients outside Taiwan.
What you need
- Completed visitor-visa application form
- Two colour passport photos (45 × 35 mm)
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Work contract or other proof of remote work for an entity outside Taiwan
- Résumé or portfolio
- Health insurance covering the stay
- Proof of income: US$40,000 (age 30+) or US$20,000 (age 20–29) in one of the last two years, or six months of bank statements averaging US$10,000, or another country's digital nomad visa
Income proof: Annual figure in US dollars as stated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs; the monthly value is the 30+ threshold divided by twelve. A bank balance averaging at least US$10,000 a month over six months or a digital nomad visa issued by another country can substitute.
Family: Spouses and children can apply for their own visitor visas on the same basis; the programme does not issue dependant visas.
Cost and timeline
| Minimum income | $3,333/monthUS$40,000 a year (age 30+) or US$20,000 a year (age 20–29) in one of the last two years |
|---|---|
| Fee | Standard visitor-visa fee, set per nationalityCharged at the ordinary visitor-visa rate under reciprocity (about US$50 for a single entry for most passports, more for some). |
| Processing time | 10 days to 4 weeksOverseas missions forward the file to the National Development Council for a qualification review before BOCA issues the visa; allow two to four weeks. Extensions must be filed at least ten working days before the current stay expires. |
| Stay | 6 months, renewable up to 2 years |
How to apply
Consulate, then in the country. At a Taiwan overseas mission (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office) in your country, or inside Taiwan at BOCA or a MOFA regional office if you are already there visa-free.
- Confirm your passport is on Taiwan's visa-exempt list and you are at least 20.
- Prepare the visitor-visa form, two colour photos, passport valid six months, your work contract or proof of remote work, résumé or portfolio, health insurance and proof of income or bank balance.
- Submit to the Taiwan mission abroad, or to BOCA or a MOFA office in Taiwan at least ten working days before your current stay ends.
- After the National Development Council review, collect the six-month visitor visa; extend at the National Immigration Agency every six months up to two years.
After you arrive
Renewal: Six months per issue; you can extend at the National Immigration Agency in six-month increments up to a total of two years without leaving Taiwan.
Residence: A visitor visa does not count toward the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate; for that you need a resident visa (for example the Employment Gold Card) and five years of residence.
Taxes
Stays of 183 days or more in a calendar year make you a Taiwan tax resident on Taiwan-sourced income; foreign-sourced remote-work income is generally outside Taiwan tax but can be caught by the alternative minimum tax above NT$7.5 million. Confirm with a local adviser.
In practice
- This is a visitor visa, so you cannot open most bank accounts or get a resident certificate; many nomads use foreign cards and prepaid SIMs.
- If you are already in Taiwan on the 90-day visa-free entry you can switch to this visa without leaving.
- Taipei has fast internet and coworking; Kaohsiung is cheaper and warmer.
For your passport
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- EU, EEA, GB, US, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR, SG, MY, CH:Visa-exempt for Taiwan, so eligible. You can apply from home or convert your visa-free entry inside Taiwan.
- All other passports:Only visa-exempt nationalities qualify; check Taiwan's visa-exempt list before planning. The Employment Gold Card is the alternative resident route for qualified professionals.
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Frequently asked
- Who can apply for the Taiwan digital nomad visa?
- Nationals of countries whose passports enter Taiwan visa-free, aged 20 or over, working remotely for an employer or clients outside Taiwan. Taiwan's digital nomad visitor visa gives remote workers from visa-exempt countries six months in Taiwan, extendable in six-month steps to two years. Applicants aged 30 or over must show US$40,000 of income in one of the last two years, those aged 20 to 29 US$20,000, or a nomad visa from another country.
- How much income do you need for the Digital nomad visitor visa?
- About $3,333 per month (US$40,000 a year (age 30+) or US$20,000 a year (age 20–29) in one of the last two years). Annual figure in US dollars as stated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs; the monthly value is the 30+ threshold divided by twelve. A bank balance averaging at least US$10,000 a month over six months or a digital nomad visa issued by another country can substitute.
- How much does the Digital nomad visitor visa cost and how long does it take?
- The fee is Standard visitor-visa fee, set per nationality; Charged at the ordinary visitor-visa rate under reciprocity (about US$50 for a single entry for most passports, more for some). Processing time: 10 days to 4 weeks. Overseas missions forward the file to the National Development Council for a qualification review before BOCA issues the visa; allow two to four weeks. Extensions must be filed at least ten working days before the current stay expires.
- How long can you stay in Taiwan on the Digital nomad visitor visa, and can it be renewed?
- 6 months, renewable up to 2 years. Six months per issue; you can extend at the National Immigration Agency in six-month increments up to a total of two years without leaving Taiwan.
- Does the Digital nomad visitor visa lead to permanent residence in Taiwan?
- Not by itself. A visitor visa does not count toward the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate; for that you need a resident visa (for example the Employment Gold Card) and five years of residence.
- Can family members come with you on the Digital nomad visitor visa?
- Spouses and children can apply for their own visitor visas on the same basis; the programme does not issue dependant visas.
- Do you pay tax in Taiwan on the Digital nomad visitor visa?
- Stays of 183 days or more in a calendar year make you a Taiwan tax resident on Taiwan-sourced income; foreign-sourced remote-work income is generally outside Taiwan tax but can be caught by the alternative minimum tax above NT$7.5 million. Confirm with a local adviser.
- Where do you apply for the Digital nomad visitor visa?
- Consulate, then in the country: At a Taiwan overseas mission (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office) in your country, or inside Taiwan at BOCA or a MOFA regional office if you are already there visa-free.
Sources
- Digital Nomad Visitor Visa, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) · retrieved 2026-10-04 · Eligibility, income thresholds by age, documents and application channels
- Application instructions for visitor visa extension, National Immigration Agency, R.O.C. (Taiwan) · retrieved 2026-10-04 · Six-month extensions up to two years
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