Rank #36 · Feb 2026
Taiwan Employment Gold Card
Taiwan is a rabies-free zone, so pets from the US/UK face 7 days of quarantine at a government facility.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $200
- Processing
- 1-2 months
- Validity
- 1-3 years
- Income
- $5,700/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 6/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Medium
- Total (est.)
- ~$2,400/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$850/mo
- Coffee
- ~$3.8
- Internet
- 150 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$200/mo
Visa Overview
The Gold Card is for 'elite' talent in tech, law, or arts. It's more than a nomad visa; it's an open-work permit that gives you a path to residency. Taipei is safe, clean, and tech-forward.
Pet Entry & Rules
Taiwan is a rabies-free zone, so pets from the US/UK face 7 days of quarantine at a government facility. Taipei has great pet clinics and 'dog buses.'
Tax Residency
Gold Card holders get a 50% tax deduction on income over $3M NTD for their first few years. You are only taxed on Taiwan-sourced income if you spend under 183 days.