Taiwan · Investing
Taiwan Investor resident visa
Investment needed: $200k+
Resident Visa for Investment
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Key facts
Investor resident visa is an investing route for Taiwan. Applicants need an investment of $200k+. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- $200k+
- Government fees
- $66 · +2 more
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 3 government fees listed below; investment $200k+. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$66 · +2 more
- $66Single-entry resident visa fee for applications made overseas (paid in NT dollars, NT$2,200, for applications made in Taiwan).
- $132Multiple-entry resident visa fee for applications made overseas (NT$4,400 for applications made in Taiwan).
- TWD 1,000 a year (≈ $31)Alien Resident Certificate fee for residence or extension: NT$1,000 per year of validity (NT$5,000 for five years).
Invested and held$200k+
- $200,000Minimum investment documented by competent central government authority under regulations for foreign investors or representatives of foreign corporations.
Permanent residenceGeneral rule: 5 years of residence
General rule: 5 consecutive years of legal residence with at least 183 days in Taiwan each year, plus good conduct and enough property or skills to support yourself. Time spent on student residence and in blue-collar worker categories (fishing, care, designated labour) does not count.
Laws & Regulations Database of the Republic of China, Ministry of JusticeNational Immigration Agency Taiwan
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 5 years of residence
General naturalization needs legal residence in Taiwan of more than 183 days each year for at least 5 consecutive years, plus good conduct, means of support and basic language and civics knowledge.
Ministry of Justice, Laws and Regulations Database of the Republic of China
What you'll need
Who can apply4
- The applicant is a foreign investor or a representative of a foreign corporation.
- People in Taiwan on a visitor visa annotated "A" may apply to BOCA 8 working days before their stay expires.
- People who entered visa-free or on a landing visa cannot apply on investment grounds.
- Blue-collar workers in Taiwan cannot apply on investment grounds.
What you must show1
- The minimum investment is USD 200,000, documented by the competent central government authority.
Documents3
- Proof of investment issued by the competent central government authority is required.
- A passport valid for six months is required.
- Case-specific supporting documents are also provided.
Steps3
- Apply at a Taiwan overseas mission.
- After entry, apply for the ARC within 30 days.
- Apply for the re-entry permit within 30 days of visa issuance.
After you arrive1
- The ARC states the period of stay.
When you become tax resident
How Taiwan decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a taxable yearResident for progressive-rate assessment
- More than 90 days in a taxable yearOver 90 but under 183 days: withholding on Taiwan-source income
- Foreign-source income
Overseas income, basic tax only
Taiwan's regular income tax covers income from sources in the R.O.C.; income from outside Taiwan is excluded from consolidated gross income but is added to 'basic income' when a filing unit's overseas income is NT$1,000,000 or more, and the Income Basic Tax is 20% of basic income above NT$7,500,000, payable only when it exceeds the regular tax.
All tax rules for Taiwan Tax records checked
Full official text
Resident visa for foreign investors or representatives of foreign corporations holding a proof of investment of at least USD 200,000 issued by the competent central government authority. 1 2 3 4 5
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least $200,000 · Minimum investment documented by competent central government authority under regulations for foreign investors or representatives of foreign corporations. 1
- A fee of $66 · Single-entry resident visa fee for applications made overseas (paid in NT dollars, NT$2,200, for applications made in Taiwan). 2
- A fee of $132 · Multiple-entry resident visa fee for applications made overseas (NT$4,400 for applications made in Taiwan). 2
- A fee of TWD 1,000 a year (≈ $31) · Alien Resident Certificate fee for residence or extension: NT$1,000 per year of validity (NT$5,000 for five years). 3
Requirements
- The applicant is a foreign investor or a representative of a foreign corporation. 1
- People in Taiwan on a visitor visa annotated "A" may apply to BOCA 8 working days before their stay expires. 1
- People who entered visa-free or on a landing visa cannot apply on investment grounds. 1
- Blue-collar workers in Taiwan cannot apply on investment grounds. 1
- The minimum investment is USD 200,000, documented by the competent central government authority. 1
- Proof of investment issued by the competent central government authority is required. 1
- A passport valid for six months is required. 1
- Case-specific supporting documents are also provided. 1
- Apply at a Taiwan overseas mission. 1
- After entry, apply for the ARC within 30 days. 1
- Apply for the re-entry permit within 30 days of visa issuance. 1
- The ARC states the period of stay. 1
Stay
- Resident visa; the period of residence is the ARC expiry stated after arrival.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to foreign investors and representatives of foreign corporations under the applicable regulations.
Family
Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in Taiwan.
Official sources
- Resident Visas for Investment · Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2024-03-15; updated 2026-06-09
- Visa fees for foreign passports (visitor and resident visa rates) · Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan · checked 2026-10-11
- Guidelines for Foreign Nationals Applying for Residency, Extension of Residency, or Change in Residency Status (0902) · National Immigration Agency, Taiwan · checked 2026-10-12
- Immigration Act (Taiwan) · Laws & Regulations Database of the Republic of China, Ministry of Justice · checked 2026-10-11
- Employment Service Act (Taiwan) · Laws & Regulations Database of the Republic of China, Ministry of Justice · checked 2026-10-11
- 0903 Guidelines for Foreign Nationals Applying for Permanent Residency · National Immigration Agency Taiwan · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2026-04-21
- Nationality Act (Articles 3 to 5) · Ministry of Justice, Laws and Regulations Database of the Republic of China (Taiwan) · checked 2026-10-11
Investor resident visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor resident visa | Needs an investment of $200k+ | – | – |
| Plum Blossom · Bonds | Needs an investment of TWD 30M+ ≈ $939k | – | Yes |
| Plum Blossom · Business | Needs an investment of TWD 15M+ ≈ $469k | – | Yes |
| LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k Indonesia | Needs an investment from $350k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor resident visa?
An investment of at least $200,000. Minimum investment documented by competent central government authority under regulations for foreign investors or representatives of foreign corporations. A fee of $66. Single-entry resident visa fee for applications made overseas (paid in NT dollars, NT$2,200, for applications made in Taiwan). A fee of $132. Multiple-entry resident visa fee for applications made overseas (NT$4,400 for applications made in Taiwan). A fee of TWD 1,000 a year (≈ $31). Alien Resident Certificate fee for residence or extension: NT$1,000 per year of validity (NT$5,000 for five years).
How long can I stay on the Investor resident visa?
Resident visa; the period of residence is the ARC expiry stated after arrival.
Can I bring my family on the Investor resident visa?
Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in Taiwan.
Does the Investor resident visa lead to permanent residence in Taiwan?
The general rule for permanent residence in Taiwan is 5 years of residence. The general rule for citizenship is 5 years of residence.
How are Investor resident visa holders taxed in Taiwan?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor resident visa. The standard rules apply: Residents staying 183 days or more in a tax year pay progressive tax from 5% to 40% on net consolidated income; stays of 91 to 182 days are taxed at withholding rates on Taiwan-source income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 7 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Resident Visas for Investment · Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan · checked 2026-10-10
- Visa fees for foreign passports (visitor and resident visa rates) · Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan · checked 2026-10-11
- Guidelines for Foreign Nationals Applying for Residency, Extension of Residency, or Change in Residency Status (0902) · National Immigration Agency, Taiwan · checked 2026-10-12
- Immigration Act (Taiwan) · Laws & Regulations Database of the Republic of China, Ministry of Justice · checked 2026-10-11
- Employment Service Act (Taiwan) · Laws & Regulations Database of the Republic of China, Ministry of Justice · checked 2026-10-11
- 0903 Guidelines for Foreign Nationals Applying for Permanent Residency · National Immigration Agency Taiwan · checked 2026-10-10
- Nationality Act (Articles 3 to 5) · Ministry of Justice, Laws and Regulations Database of the Republic of China (Taiwan) · checked 2026-10-11
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