Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa

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.

Eligibility 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.

To qualify for the Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa, applicants must meet the following investment/funding requirements:

Individual Applicants:

NT$2 million: Secure at least NT$2 million from one of the following:

• A domestic or overseas venture capital firm.

• The Executive Yuan National Development Fund Startup Angel Project.

• A government-approved domestic, foreign, or international startup fundraising platform.

NT$1 million: Establish a business in Taiwan with at least NT$1 million invested and serve as its legal representative, manager, or director.

Team Applicants:

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.

Residency Extension Requirements:

• Sales Revenue: NT$3 million in the most recent year or an average of NT$3 million over the past three years.

• Operating Expenses: NT$1 million in the most recent year or an average of NT$1 million over the past three years.

• Path to citizenship
• Lower cost of living
• Safety and security
• Warm climate
• Enhanced business access to large economies
• Short processing time

Maintain Continuous Residency

• Reside in Taiwan for at least 5 years.

• Stay a minimum of 183 days per year during this period.

Meet Business Performance Requirements

• Ensure your business generates NT$3 million in annual revenue or spends NT$1 million in operating expenses (averaged over 3 years).

• Alternatively, meet other approved metrics like innovation or job creation.

Apply for Permanent Residency (Optional)

• After 5 years of residency, apply for an APRC (Alien Permanent Resident Certificate) to simplify the transition to citizenship.

Apply for Citizenship

• Renounce your previous nationality (required in most cases).

• Pass a Mandarin language test and a civic knowledge test.

Once approved, applicants shall be granted Taiwan citizenship.

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Applications for this program may be directed to Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and National Immigration Agency.

Legislation upon which this program is based Statute for Industrial Innovation, Article 23-2.