Taiwan | New digital nomad visitor visa

Taiwanese authorities launched a new visa program for digital nomads, allowing eligible foreign nationals the ability to live and work remotely in Taiwan for up to six months.

Key Points:

• Only nationals from visa-exempt countries are eligible for the digital nomad visitor visa.
• The short-term visa has a maximum validity of six months, and an interview may be required.
• Applicants must provide proof of one of the following conditions to be eligible:
• A digital nomad visa issued by another country.
• Proof of earning an annual salary of at least US$40,000 or its equivalent in one of the last two years for those 30 years of age and older.
• Proof of having earned an annual salary of at least US$20,000 or its equivalent in one of the last two years for those between 20 and 29 years of age.

Additional Information: The Ministry of the Interior’s review process will be waived and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will directly issue the visa to applicants who have previously obtained a digital nomad visa from another country. Officials stated that the digital nomad visa is only for foreign nationals working remotely in Taiwan for an employer overseas and employment should not have any connection with any local Taiwanese entities.

Depending on the program’s results, the government will consider extending the stay period. The introduction of a digital nomad visa, along with recent expansion of the visa-free entry program, demonstrate measures by Taiwanese authorities to attract more visitors and ease travel restrictions to promote further growth.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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