Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa Officially Launched in January 2025!

In the past, foreign digital nomads entering Taiwan under visa-free entry could only stay for up to 90 days. Now, with the Digital Nomad Visa, the maximum stay is extended to six months.

Whether you are a freelancer or a remote worker employed by a foreign company, as long as you are from a visa-exempt country and meet the required salary, age, and work conditions, you can apply.

According to the "Application Guidelines for Foreigners Applying for a Digital Nomad Stay Visa" published by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, here are the details for applying for the Digital Nomad Visa:

Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa｜Eligible Applicants

Applicants must be citizens of a country that enjoys visa exemption status with the Republic of China(Taiwan).

Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa｜Required Documents

1. Visa application form
2. Two 2-inch color passport photos taken within the last six months (white background)
3. Original passport and a photocopy (valid for at least six months)
4. Proof of remote work(Personal resume and portfolio、Work contract、Completed Description of Intended Activities form)
5. Additional supporting documents
   choose one of the following:
   (1)Previously issued Digital Nomad Visa from another country
   (2)Aged 30 or above, with an annual income of at least USD 40,000 in any of the past two years
   (3)Aged 20-30, with an annual income of at least USD 20,000 in any of the past two years
6. Proof of regular bank deposits for the past six months, with an average monthly balance of at least USD 10,000
7. International health insurance certificate
8. Other documents as required on a case-by-case basis

Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa｜How to Apply

If you have not yet entered Taiwan, submit your application to an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
If you are already in Taiwan, you can apply at the Bureau of Consular Affairs or one of the Central, Southwestern, Southern, or Eastern Taiwan Offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) at least 10 working days before your current stay expires.

For detailed information, please refer to the "Application Guidelines for Foreigners Applying for a Digital Nomad Stay Visa"

For more information on digital nomad life in Taiwan, check out: Taiwan Digital Nomad Guide | Visa, Currency Exchange, Weather, Internet All in One View