Do I need a visa to come to Taiwan?

Taiwan has a visa exemption for visitors from 65 countries for visits of 14-90 days depending on the country. Please check that you have a passport with remaining validity of at least six months at the date of entry and see the Bureau of Consular Affairs website for updated visa exemption details.

I am a citizen of P.R. China, Can I still visit?

Taiwan has lifted the entry restrictions on Chinese citizens as of September 1, 2023. However, the government of P. R. China still requires special permits for citizens to travel to Taiwan directly from Mainland China.

Overseas Chinese citizens who fulfill one of the following criteria can apply for an entry permit to Taiwan from the official website:

• Students studying abroad or in Hong Kong and Macau

• Living abroad or obtaining local permanent residence in Hong Kong or Macau

• Living abroad or in Hong Kong or Macau for more than 1 year and have a work certificate

• Living abroad or in Hong Kong or Macau, obtaining local dependent residence rights and having proof of financial resources

Can I apply for an Employment Gold Card to attend?

Yes. The Taiwan Employment Gold Card is a 4-in-1 card that grants holders work visa, residence permit, alien resident certificate, and re-entry permit. It does not require employer sponsorship and has many advantages compared to regular Taiwan work visas such as a shorter path to permanent residency, income tax benefits, access to networking events, family sponsorship, and more. In order to apply, you must meet certain income requirements or have special qualifications for fields that are in demand in Taiwan, including coding or other technical skills. Please see the official website and our TBW Gold Card page for more details and note that it takes about 1-2 months for the application from start to finish.