Taiwan digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

Only nationals of countries that have visa-free entry to Taiwan.

• National of a country with visa-free entry to Taiwan
• Remote work with a valid contract (employee or freelancer)
• Income threshold by age, or a digital nomad visa from another country
• Average monthly bank balance of at least USD 10,000 over 6 months
• International health and hospitalisation insurance for the whole stay

Income requirement

You need to show at least USD 40,000 per year (age 30+); USD 20,000 (age 20–29). Annual salary in one of the last two years: USD 40,000 if 30 or older, USD 20,000 if 20–29; a digital nomad visa from another country can replace the income test, and a 6-month average bank balance of USD 10,000 is required in all cases.

Documents you need

• Signed online application form and two photos
• Passport valid at least 6 months
• CV or portfolio and work contract(s)
• Description of Intended Activities form
• Tax or salary certificate, or proof of another country's nomad visa
• 6 months of bank records and insurance proof

How to apply, step by step

1. Fill in the online form at visawebapp.boca.gov.tw and print it
2. Apply at a Taiwan overseas mission, or at BOCA in Taiwan at least 10 working days before your visa-free stay ends
3. Wait for the National Development Council review; an interview may be needed
4. Extend your stay at the National Immigration Agency before it expires

Cost and processing time

The fee is standard visitor visa fee (varies by nationality); NT$300 per extension. Processing takes not published. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

The BOCA page says nothing about tax. Taiwan tax residency usually starts after 183 days in a calendar year; check with the National Taxation Bureau.

Good to know

• Work for employers inside Taiwan is not allowed
• Extra documents requested must be sent within 3 working days
• If refused while in Taiwan, you must leave before your current stay ends

Visiting first?

67 passports can enter Taiwan visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Taiwan visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA (Taiwan)

Not yet confirmed on an official source: fee, processing time, tax. Check these with the consulate before you apply.