https://taiwangoldcard.com/ Recent content in Taiwan Gold Card on Taiwan Gold Card - Taiwan Foreign Talent Community Hugo -- gohugo.io https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/what-is-taiwan-gold-card/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/what-is-taiwan-gold-card/ The Taiwan Employment Gold Card is a combined visa, work permit and residence permit launched in 2018 to attract professional talent in Taiwan. The card gives you the right to stay and work in Taiwan for 1 year to 3 years, and you can apply online without sponsorship. The card comes with open work rights, so you may work for any (or multiple) company in Taiwan or start your own business. https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/at-work/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/at-work/ What do I need to tell my employer about the Gold Card? Your Gold Card is a four-in-one document that contains your work permit, residence visa, reentry permit and Alien Residence Certificate. You have open work rights and they do not need to apply for a work permit or visa for you. What happens if I lose my job? You may simply find a new job. Your Gold Card is not sponsored by your employer and will not be affected by a change of job. https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/qualifications/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/qualifications/ In order to qualify for an Employment Gold Card your skills must be related to one of eight areas: Science and Technology, Economics, Education, Culture and Art, Sport, Finance, Law and Architecture. You must select which single ministry is most relevant, and in most cases also select a specific entry in the list of that qualifications in that particular area for your application. Use the Gold Card Qualification Check to find the relevant choices for you. https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/health-insurance/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/health-insurance/ What health insurance is available in Taiwan? All who are eligible for National Health Insurance (NHI) must enroll into the program, which provides comprehensive and inexpensive coverage. Eligibility varies slightly depending on your employment status. If you aren’t eligible for NHI then there are also a range of local and international private health insurance options available. You can check the NHI website for more details. How do I enroll into the program If you have an employer in Taiwan then they will enroll you into the program. https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/application/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/application/ Application is done online. Once you have determined how you are qualified, gather the required documents: Digital copy of your passport Digital copy of your passport photo Your previous Taiwanese visa and residence permit (if any) Dates of any times you worked in Taiwan Digital copies of all documents needed to support your application ⓘ All digital copies need to be <1MB in size in image or PDF format. https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/after-submitting-application/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/after-submitting-application/ Congratulations on getting the application in. At this point you will receive an email telling you to pay. If you didn’t get it, check your email address was correct. You must now go through the payment steps in order for your application to be considered. Log in to the portal at: https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/four-in-one/entry/golden-card click “Online Payment” and select “Permit Payment”, then follow the steps. Fees are non-refundable, even if your application is unsuccessful. https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/life-in-taiwan/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/life-in-taiwan/ How do I find a place to rent? Renting is common in Taiwan, and there are a large range of types of dwellings available at diffrerent price points. The most popular property search website is 591. Unlike in some other countries, real estate agents offering rental properties in Taiwan are typically only brokers who present prospective tenants to landlords for a fee and you will normally deal directly with a landlord from lease signing onward. https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/after-passing-skill-assessment/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/after-passing-skill-assessment/ Congratulations! The long and hard part is now over: you’ve been deemed sufficiently skilled to hold a Gold Card. All that’s left is Identity Verification and you can collect your card! Identity Verification 🕑 2-4 weeks Congratulations on passing the skill assessment. It’s now time to deliver your passport for identity verification. If you are overseas, you should visit the nearest Taiwanese diplomatic post If you are in Taiwan, you must visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs You will also need to take a copy of the “Passport Submission Notice”, which is found in the “Download” menu after logging in to the portal. https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/migration-pathways/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/migration-pathways/ Should I switch from an APRC to a Gold Card? According to NIA officials, no. They stress that this card is nonrenewable and you must go through the application process again toward the end of the gold card. One way of looking at that is that the Foreign Special Professional program could change to the point where one no longer qualifies. APRC is therefore “safer” in the long term. Consider also if the program doesn’t change. https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/entering-taiwan-pandemic/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/entering-taiwan-pandemic/ Taiwan does everything to keep its island safe. During the pandemic, all the regulation regarding the entry-exit of the country changes on a day to day basis. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the CDC (Taiwan Center of Disease Control), and BOCA (Bureau of Consular Affairs) websites for the latest information. The specific informations for Gold Card Holders can be found in the Taiwan Gold Card Office FAQ https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/tax/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/tax/ Note: Everyone has a different situation. Please consult an accountant before relying on content from this section. Terms. How do I apply for the tax relief for Foreign Special Professionals? As a Gold Card holder working in Taiwan for the first time, for the portion of your salary over NT $3 million, half of it can be excluded from your effective income for your first three years of residence. https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/application-stories/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/application-faq/application-stories/ To complement our FAQ, here are some great online resources of current Gold Card Holders that explain how they obtained the Gold Card: Dec 2020: Road To Ramen Oct 2020: wesleyac notebook August 2020: Nomad Numbers June 2018: Tom’s Tip Often updated: Forumosa forum https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/family/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/family/ Can my spouse and children come with me if I get a Gold Card? Yes, for children under 20 years old and married spouses this is no problem. Can my spouse work, if they join me in Taiwan as a dependant? The Gold Card does not provide for a work permit for dependants of the card holder. Your spouse should get their own work permit. What happens if I get married to a Taiwanese citizen while on a Gold Card? https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/validity/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/validity/ How long is a gold card valid? By default, between one and three years. If you are concerned your card (or underlying visa/work permit) may have become invalid or expired, you can check with the National Immigration Agency. Can I renew my gold card? A ‘renewal’ is almost the same as a new application. Your ‘renewal’ application will still go through skill assessment like your first one, and it has been stated that your activities in Taiwan during your first card will form part of the assessment. https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/banking/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/banking/ General Guidelines Regardless of which bank you choose, you will need to follow the following procedures: Bring your Employment Gold Card and another proof of your identity (passport). Go to a bank near the address stated on your Employment Gold Card. For example, you cannot go to Xinyi to open a bank account if your residential address is at Sanchong. Prepare a local Taiwan number. This is needed for most banks to send OTP for login to your internet banking portal. https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/upcoming-changes/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/goldcard-holders-faq/upcoming-changes/ On June 18th 2021, a major amendment to the law underpinning the Gold Card was passed by the legislature. It’s since been signed into law by the President and is currently being implemented by the various government department responsible. At lot of things are still unclear. This page contains fully unofficial information based on what we know about the law, please confirm with relevant authorities before acting! When can I get the good stuff from the new law? https://taiwangoldcard.com/news/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/news/ Gold Card News 2025-04-14 Until May 2nd, 2025: Submit Feedback for Proposed Changes to the Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals 2025-02-13 Event: Monthly Gold Card Community After Work 2024-11-14 Event: Monthly Gold Card Community After Work 2024-10-16 11289 gold cards approved 2024-09-12 11017 gold cards approved 2024-08-28 Event: Thrive in Taiwan - Etiquette, Culture, and Customs 2024-07-31 10720 gold cards approved 2024-07-11 Event: Setting Up a Company in Taiwan 2024-06-30 10434 gold cards approved 2024-06-26 Event: The Taiwan Entrepreneurship Experience 2024-06-03 10198 gold cards approved 2024-05-22 9942 gold cards approved 2024-05-02 Event: Employment as a Foreigner in Taiwan 2024-04-29 Event: Career Development in Taiwan 2024-04-26 Event: Roller Skating & Networking 2024-04-05 9664 gold cards approved 2024-03-04 9393 gold cards approved 2024-02-11 9205 gold cards approved 2024-01-29 8962 gold cards approved 2023-08-17 7882 gold cards approved 2023-08-08 Gold Card Game Day 2023-07-28 Women’s Event Goddess Yoga for female Gold Card holders and female spouses 2023-07-26 7680 gold cards approved 2023-06-21 7500 gold cards approved 2023-06-19 Gold Card Happy Hour at Zhangmen Bistro 2023-06-06 The Ministry of Economic Affairs Announces Revisions to Economic Fields 2023-05-10 7283 gold cards approved 2023-05-10 Employment Gold Card Adds the Digital Field to Pursue Global Digital Talent 2023-04-20 7113 gold cards approved 2023-03-17 6880 gold cards approved 2023-02-22 GC Happy Hour in Kaohsiung 2023-02-10 6703 gold cards approved 2023-01-30 6571 gold cards approved 2023-01-19 Why Foreign Professionals Are Flocking to Taiwan 2022-12-21 Sea You Next Year! https://taiwangoldcard.com/about/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/about/ Since February 2018, when the Gold Card was launched, card holders have been helping people apply and integrate into life in Taiwan. We think that Taiwan is an amazing place to live and work, and encourage you to apply for the Gold Card if you’re eligible. An open work permit, tax benefits, ability to bring your family - all applied for online and approved based on your existing skills, no need to already have a job or a company to sponsor you. https://taiwangoldcard.com/terms/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/terms/ Taiwan Gold Card is a community website maintained by the Gold Card community. We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with any governments, its departments or agencies. Official information can be found on the official websites. The information herein is for general informational purpose only. We make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information. https://taiwangoldcard.com/quarantine-process/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/quarantine-process/ Current News about the 14-Day Quarantine Period updated August 3, 2020 All visitors, including ROC passport holders, must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine period. Taiwan is very strict about the rules: For example, if you stay in certain facilities, you will not even be given a key to your room. You will also need to purchase a SIM card (or provide one if you already have it) to authorities, who will use it to check up on your location regularly. https://taiwangoldcard.com/community/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://taiwangoldcard.com/community/ We are a community of Gold Card Holders supporting each other. We meet regularly through monthly events. If you have the Employment Gold Card and want to be part to the community, feel free to fill the Form. If you want to contribute your profile here, please use the Form. Eric Khun Science and Technology Taipei Background: I’m an engineer from France with a CS degree, lived in Beijing for a few years, and then happened to land in Taiwan.