Taiwan's digital nomad visa, introduced in 2025 and extended in 2026, lets remote employees and business owners stay up to 2 years in 6-month blocks. Income needed: $40,000 a year, or $20,000 if you're in your 20s, plus $10,000 in the bank.
Checked against the sources at the end on November 2, 2026. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the official source before you apply.
At a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visit first | 90 days visa-free |
| Route for remote workers | Digital nomad visa (visitor visa for remote workers) |
| Money you need to show | At least $40,000 a year ($20,000 for ages 20 to 29), plus an average bank balance of $10,000 over the past 6 months |
| Length | 6 months, renewable three times (2 years in total) |
| Government fees | Set by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office; check before applying |
| Timeline | About 7 to 10 business days |
| Where you apply | At a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the US |
| Family | Check with TECO |
| Long-term residence | The nomad visa doesn't lead to residence; the Employment Gold Card is a separate route for professionals |
| US taxes | Still due every year. See our US taxes and banking guide |
Who qualifies
Taiwan's digital nomad visa, introduced in 2025 and extended in 2026, lets remote employees and business owners stay up to 2 years in 6-month blocks. Income needed: $40,000 a year, or $20,000 if you're in your 20s, plus $10,000 in the bank.
- Remote employees of companies outside Taiwan: yes.
- Freelancers and business owners: not on this route; check the alternatives below.
- Income: At least $40,000 a year ($20,000 for ages 20 to 29), plus an average bank balance of $10,000 over the past 6 months. That's about $3,330 a month.
Open question: Taiwan hasn't published dependent rules for this visa in English.
Documents
Order US documents first: apostilles and FBI checks are the slowest part.
- Passport
- Proof of remote employment or business ownership outside Taiwan
- Proof of income and 6 months of bank statements
- International health insurance
Step by step from the US
- Check your numbers against the rule above, using the last 6 to 12 months of income.
- Order US documents: FBI background check, apostilles and translations where needed.
- Apply: At a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the US.
- Buy health insurance that meets the requirement for your whole stay.
- Arrive and register your address and any residence card on time.
Taxes
- 183 days in a calendar year makes you a Taiwan tax resident; Taiwan mainly taxes Taiwan-source income
- No US-Taiwan totalization agreement
- US citizens still file a US return every year. The foreign earned income exclusion is up to $132,900 for 2026; the foreign tax credit is the alternative. See our US taxes guide.
Common mistakes
- Each 6-month renewal needs a new application
- Check the Employment Gold Card if you work in tech, finance or the arts
Where to live in Taiwan
Our city guides cover costs in dollars, neighborhoods, live weather and the time difference: Taipei · Taichung · Kaohsiung · Tainan.
Moving with a partner or kids? See Moving abroad with family.
Sources
Checked on November 2, 2026. Where sources disagree, we say so above.
- Bureau of Consular Affairs, Taiwan (official)
- Savory & Partners: Taiwan extends digital nomad visa to 2 years (Jul 2026)
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