---
title: "Every way a Taiwanese citizen can live abroad (2026)"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/passports/taiwan/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-12
---

🇹🇼 Taiwan passport

# Every way a Taiwanese citizen can live abroad

Long visa-free stays in 4 countries, 20 visa routes whose lists name Taiwanese passports and 1,050 routes in 125 countries open to any passport. Grouped by goal, popular destinations first. Every route lists its own conditions and official sources.

Lowest remote-work income bar open to Taiwanese passports: Digital nomad visa in Ecuador, USD 1,446 a month. Smallest investment open to Taiwanese passports: IT Visa · Investor in Uzbekistan, USD 10,000.

## Passport rights · 4

### Long stays without a visa · 4

Visa-free stays longer than 90 days. These are stays, not residence: the length is what the official source allows.

| Country | Allowed stay | Work | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 🇬🇧 [United Kingdom](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/) | **Up to 6 months** | Work not allowed | [UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK)](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-eta-national-list) 2026-10-10 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/visa-free-180d/) |
| 🇨🇦 [Canada](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/) | **Up to 6 months** |   | [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/entry-requirements-country.html) 2026-10-12 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/visa-free-180d/) |
| 🇵🇪 [Peru](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/peru/) | **Up to 180 days** |   | [Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru](https://cdn.www.gob.pe/uploads/document/file/3284513/2315744-exoneracion-de-visas-pas-ordinario-16-07-2026-v2.pdf?v=1784239755) 2026-10-10 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/peru/visa-free-180d/) |
| 🇫🇯 [Fiji](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/fiji/) | **Up to 4 months** | Work not allowed | [Ministry of Immigration, Republic of Fiji](https://www.immigration.gov.fj/visa-exempted-countries) 2026-10-12 [Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/fiji/visa-free-4m/) |

## Working holiday and youth mobility · 15

Working holiday and youth mobility visas exist only between partner countries. These are the ones whose lists include Taiwanese passports; each has its own age window.

🇯🇵 Japan

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/working-holiday/)

**Age limit:** Ages 18–30

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/working-holiday/)

🇰🇷 South Korea

### [Working Holiday (H-1)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/south-korea/working-holiday-h1/)

**Age limit and funds needed:** Ages 18–34 · ₩3M ≈ $2,250

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/south-korea/working-holiday-h1/)

🇩🇪 Germany

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/germany/working-holiday/)

**Age limit:** Ages 18–30

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/germany/working-holiday/)

🇫🇷 France

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/france/working-holiday/)

**Age limit:** Ages 18–30

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/france/working-holiday/)

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

### [Youth Mobility Scheme](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/youth-mobility-scheme/)

**Age limit and funds needed:** Ages 18–30 · £2,530 ≈ $3,340

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/youth-mobility-scheme/)

🇳🇱 Netherlands

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/netherlands/working-holiday/)

**Age limit:** Ages 18–30

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/netherlands/working-holiday/)

🇭🇺 Hungary

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/hungary/working-holiday/)

**Age limit:** Ages 18–35

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/hungary/working-holiday/)

🇨🇦 Canada

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/iec-working-holiday/)

**Age limit and funds needed:** Ages 18–35 · CAD 2,500 ≈ $1,750

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/canada/iec-working-holiday/)

🇦🇺 Australia

### [Working Holiday 417](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/australia/working-holiday-417/)

**Age limit:** Ages 18–30

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/australia/working-holiday-417/)

🇳🇿 New Zealand

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/new-zealand/working-holiday/)

**Age limit and funds needed:** Ages 18–30 · NZD 4,200 ≈ $2,350

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/new-zealand/working-holiday/)

🇦🇹 Austria

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/austria/working-holiday/)

**Age limit:** Ages 18–30

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/austria/working-holiday/)

🇮🇪 Ireland

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/ireland/working-holiday/)

**Age limit and funds needed:** Ages 18–30 · €2,500 ≈ $2,790

Open to Taiwanese passports Stay 1 yr

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/ireland/working-holiday/)

🇧🇪 Belgium

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/belgium/working-holiday/)

**Age limit and funds needed:** Ages 18–30 · €2,500 ≈ $2,790

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/belgium/working-holiday/)

🇱🇺 Luxembourg

### [Working Holiday · TW CA CL KR](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/luxembourg/working-holiday-18-35/)

**Age limit and funds needed:** Ages 18–35 · €2,500 ≈ $2,790

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/luxembourg/working-holiday-18-35/)

🇸🇰 Slovakia

### [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/slovakia/working-holiday/)

**Age limit:** Ages 18–35

Open to Taiwanese passports Casual jobs OK

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/slovakia/working-holiday/)

## Work remotely · 42

🇯🇵 Japan

### [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/designated-activities-digital-nomad/)

**Income needed:** ¥10M+ a year ≈ $63k

Open to Taiwanese passports Stay 6 mo

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/designated-activities-digital-nomad/)

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [DTV nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/dtv/)

**Savings needed:** ฿500k+ ≈ $15k

Any passport Stay 6 mo, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/dtv/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [D8 nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/d8-remote-work-residence/)

**Income needed:** €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/d8-remote-work-residence/)

🇪🇸 Spain

### [Digital nomad visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/international-telework-visa/)

**Income needed:** €2,442+ a month ≈ $2,730

Any passport Stay 3 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/international-telework-visa/)

38 more routes open to any passport, in 38 countries. [See all digital nomad and remote work visas](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/digital-nomad/)

## Talent schemes · 36

🇯🇵 Japan

### [J-Find](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/j-find/)

**First stay:** 2 yrs

Any passport

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/j-find/)

🇮🇩 Indonesia

### [Golden Visa · Talent](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33b-special-talent/)

**First stay:** 5 yrs

Any passport Needs money in the bank

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33b-special-talent/)

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

### [Blue Residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/blue-residency/)

**First stay:** 10 yrs

Any passport

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/blue-residency/)

33 more routes open to any passport, in 23 countries. [See all talent and special visa schemes](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/talent/)

## Retire or live on savings · 81

🇯🇵 Japan

### [Long-stay visitor (JPY 30M)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/designated-activities-long-stay/)

**Savings needed:** ¥30M+ ≈ $189k

Open to Taiwanese passports Stay 1 yr

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/designated-activities-long-stay/)

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [LTR · Wealthy Pensioner](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-pensioner/)

**Income needed:** $80k+ a year

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-pensioner/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [D7 passive income visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/retirement-own-income-visa/)

**Income needed:** €920+ a month ≈ $1,030

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/retirement-own-income-visa/)

🇪🇸 Spain

### [Non-lucrative visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/nonlucrative-residence/)

**Income needed:** €2,400+ a month ≈ $2,680

Any passport Stay 1 yr, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/nonlucrative-residence/)

77 more routes open to any passport, in 53 countries. [See all pay-to-stay and retirement visas](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/pay-to-stay/)

## Invest · 231

🇺🇸 United States

### [E-2 Treaty Investor](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/e2-treaty-investor/)

**First stay:** 2 yrs

Open to Taiwanese passports Can work: limited

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/e2-treaty-investor/)

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-global-citizen/)

**Investment needed:** $500k+

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-global-citizen/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [Golden Visa · €250k arts](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/ari-arts-250k/)

**Investment needed:** €250k+ ≈ $279k

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/ari-arts-250k/)

🇮🇩 Indonesia

### [Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28c-golden-capital-market-investor/)

**Investment needed:** from $350k

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28c-golden-capital-market-investor/)

227 more routes open to any passport, in 81 countries. [See all investor and golden visas](https://settleanywhere.com/visas/investor/)

## Start a business · 140

🇺🇸 United States

### [E-1 Treaty Trader](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/e1-treaty-trader/)

**First stay:** 2 yrs

Open to Taiwanese passports Can work: limited

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-states/e1-treaty-trader/)

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [SMART Visa S · 2 years](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-2yr/)

**Savings needed:** ฿600k+ ≈ $18k

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/smart-s-2yr/)

🇯🇵 Japan

### [Business Manager](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/business-manager/)

**Investment needed:** ¥30M+ ≈ $189k

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/business-manager/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [Startup Visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/startup-visa-89-4/)

**Savings needed:** €6,446+ ≈ $7,200

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/startup-visa-89-4/)

136 more routes open to any passport, in 79 countries.

## Work for an employer there · 399

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [LTR · Highly Skilled](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-highly-skilled-professional/)

**Income needed:** $80k+ a year

Any passport Stay 5 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-highly-skilled-professional/)

🇯🇵 Japan

### [Skill Development work visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/employment-for-skill-development/)

**First stay:** 3 yrs

Not yet in force Any passport

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/employment-for-skill-development/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/eu-blue-card/)

**Income needed:** from €1,726 a month ≈ $1,930

Any passport Stay 2 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/eu-blue-card/)

396 more routes open to any passport, in 122 countries.

## Study · 126

🇮🇳 India

### [e-Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/india/e-student-visa/)

**First stay:** 1 yr

Open to Taiwanese passports

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/india/e-student-visa/)

🇹🇭 Thailand

### [Study visa (ED)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-ed-study/)

**First stay:** 1 yr, 90-day entry

Any passport Can't work

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/nonimmigrant-ed-study/)

🇯🇵 Japan

### [Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/student/)

**First stay:** 4 yrs 3 mo

Any passport Can work: limited

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/student/)

🇵🇹 Portugal

### [Student permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/student-higher-ed-91/)

**Income needed:** €920+ a month ≈ $1,030

Any passport Stay 3 yrs, renewable

[Details](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/student-higher-ed-91/)

122 more routes open to any passport, in 109 countries.

≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.