Taipei 101 and city skyline at nightThomas Tucker

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Taiwan's vibrant capital, offering incredible food, friendly locals, and a democratic society with strong tech industry. Taipei has a humid subtropical climate (summers avg 33°C, winters avg 16°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 Chinese.

What people love

  • Food paradise, night markets, beef noodles, bubble tea birthplace
  • Extremely friendly locals, "Taiwan #1" hospitality is real
  • Affordable for Asia, NT$25,000-40,000/mo for nice apartment

What's hard

  • Mandarin essential, English limited outside expat bubbles
  • Humid subtropical climate, summers brutal (35°C + humidity)
  • Geopolitical tensions with China, occasional military posturing

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Visa Pathways

Taiwan offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

Employment Gold Card

4-in-1 card: work permit + visa + ARC + re-entry (no employer needed)

Eligibility:Professional field qualification (Science, Tech, Economy, Finance, etc.), OR NT$160,000/month salary proof
Processing time:~8 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
Standard Work Permit

Employer-sponsored work permit

Eligibility:Job offer from Taiwan employer, Relevant qualifications or experience
Salary:€17K+
Processing time:~6 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
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Entrepreneur Visa~8 weeks

Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

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