{"data":{"program":{"slug":"taiwan-entrepreneur-visa","name":"Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa","url":"https://www.imidaily.com/taiwan-entrepreneur-visa/","country":"Taiwan","region":"Asia","program_type":"Residence by Investment","status_granted":"Temporary Residency","min_investment_usd":31876,"investment_options":["Business Investment"],"investment_range":"US$1-100,000","passive_investment":"No","min_annual_income_usd":null,"income_range":null,"min_net_worth_usd":null,"max_years_validity":null,"max_years_extension":null,"annual_stay_days":183,"pr_or_citizenship_possible":false,"years_to_pr":5,"years_to_citizenship":5,"tax_residency_required_for_naturalization":"Yes","dual_citizenship":"Conditional","visa_free_countries":187,"notable_visa_free":["European Union","United States","China","Russia","United Kingdom"],"settlement_blocs":[],"country_attributes":["High safety","Mild climate","Low cost of living"],"program_attributes":["Citizenship within 5 years"],"experts":[{"name":"Jordan Chen","company":"Metropolitan Immigration Consulting Group","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/jordan-chen/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Nataša Branković","company":"Nomad Capitalist","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/natasa-brankovic/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Khatia Gelbakhiani","company":"Nomad Capitalist","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/khatia-gelbakhiani/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Yen Lan","company":"Win Cheer Holdings Limited","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/yen-lan/","type":"IMI Pro"}],"details":{"overview":"The Taiwan Resident Visa for Entrepreneurs allows foreign nationals to establish and operate businesses in Taiwan. It provides a two-year visa with residency rights and the ability to register a business, with extensions available based on business performance.\n\nEligibility requires a minimum investment of NT$2 million through venture capital, government funds, or approved platforms. Applicants who have already established a business in Taiwan can qualify with a minimum investment of NT$1 million. Teams can combine investments to meet this amount.","how_to_qualify":"To qualify for the Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa, applicants must meet the following investment/funding requirements:\n\n**Individual Applicants:**\n\n**NT$2 million: Secure at least NT$2 million from one of the following:**\n- A domestic or overseas venture capital firm.\n- The Executive Yuan National Development Fund Startup Angel Project.\n- A government-approved domestic, foreign, or international startup fundraising platform.\n\n**NT$1 million: Establish a business in Taiwan with at least NT$1 million invested and serve as its legal representative, manager, or director.**\n\n**Team Applicants:**\n\n**NT$1 million (combined): Establish a business in Taiwan with a combined team investment of at least NT$1 million. Team members must serve as legal representatives, executive officers, or managers.**\n\n**Residency Extension Requirements:**\n- **Sales Revenue:** NT$3 million in the most recent year or an average of NT$3 million over the past three years.\n- **Operating Expenses:** NT$1 million in the most recent year or an average of NT$1 million over the past three years.","benefits":"- Path to citizenship\n- Lower cost of living\n- Safety and security\n- Warm climate\n- Enhanced business access to large economies\n- Short processing time","citizenship_timeline":"**Maintain Continuous Residency**\n- Reside in Taiwan for at least 5 years.\n- Stay a minimum of 183 days per year during this period.\n\n**Meet Business Performance Requirements**\n- Ensure your business generates NT$3 million in annual revenue or spends NT$1 million in operating expenses (averaged over 3 years).\n- Alternatively, meet other approved metrics like innovation or job creation.\n\n**Apply for Permanent Residency (Optional)**\n- After 5 years of residency, apply for an APRC (Alien Permanent Resident Certificate) to simplify the transition to citizenship.\n\n**Apply for Citizenship**\n- Renounce your previous nationality (required in most cases).\n- Pass a Mandarin language test and a civic knowledge test.\n\nOnce approved, applicants shall be granted Taiwan citizenship.\n\nBrowse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed [IMI Citizenship Catalog](https://www.imidaily.com/citizenship-catalog/).","legal_basis":"Applications for this program may be directed to [Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)](https://www.moea.gov.tw/Mns/english/home/English.aspx) and [National Immigration Agency.](https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/)\n\nLegislation upon which this program is based Statute for Industrial Innovation, Article 23-2."}},"experts_ordering":"Order rotates daily so every listed professional takes turns at the top. Official Partners are listed before IMI Pros. Order does not indicate rank or quality.","as_of":"2026-11-15T00:23:25.913Z"},"meta":{"publisher":"IMI Daily","attribution":"Source: IMI Daily (https://www.imidaily.com). Free to use with credit to IMI Daily and a link to the item's url.","license":"https://www.imidaily.com/api/terms","disclaimer":"General information only, not legal, tax or investment advice. Rules change often; confirm with the official source or a licensed professional before acting.","generated_at":"2026-11-15T00:23:25.913Z"}}