Remote working has become a reality of today’s era. Nowadays, a lot of countries are offering digital nomad visas. It allows nomads to work from foreign countries for their employer along with the convenience of exploring new boundaries.
Taiwan has also joined the list of nations who provide digital nomad visas. This visa will allow foreign nationals to stay in the country for six months with the option to extend it for another six months. This visa has been launched to boost tourism and expand the economy of Taiwan. This program is also streamlined with Taiwan’s long term goal to get rid of the workforce crisis by providing permanent residence to skilled high paying professionals. The visa can be applied online.
There are certain requirements to be eligible for Taiwan’s digital nomad visa. You can find them as follows:
- Open to visa-exempt nations
- If someone already has a nomad visa from another country, then the application can be considered without going to the Ministry of the Interior.
- Individuals who are 30 years or older must have income proof of at least $40,000 in one of the last two years.
- Individuals who are between 20-29 years must have income proof of $20,000 or equivalent in one of the last two years.
Taiwan offers a myriad of reasons to a person to make it their new home. From its subtropical weather to lush national parks and beautiful beaches, Taiwan has a lot to offer. It provides a good mixture of culture and digitalization. It also boasts ultra-high speed internet, affordable living and top notch healthcare.
Taiwan is a safe destination in the World with progressive LGBTQ policies. Taiwan’s capital Taipei is ranked as the third safest city in the world.
