Resident Visa for Investment
Taiwan
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$66
3-6 months
Medium
About this Visa
Taiwan's investment visa lets you live in Taiwan if you invest money in a Taiwan business. You put in at least USD $200,000 and start or buy a company. The government approves your investment, then you get a residency visa. Anyone from any country willing to invest and run a business in Taiwan can apply. No special background or credentials required—just money and business intent. You can work in your own business, bring your family, live legally in Taiwan, and later get permanent residency or citizenship.
Key Benefits
- Work in your own business
- Bring spouse and children
- Access Taiwan healthcare after 6 months
- Become permanent resident with additional investment
- Become citizen after 5 years
- Pay 50% less tax for 3 years if earning NT$3M+ annually
- Family members can work
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older
- Have USD $200,000 to invest
- No serious criminal record
- Ability to run business or hire manager
- Proof money is from legal sources
- Pass health examination
- Plan to actually live and work in Taiwan
Financial Requirement
Invest USD $200,000 minimum in a Taiwan company. Annual renewal requires NT$3 million in sales OR NT$1 million in operating expenses. Bank statements required to prove legal source of funds.
Documents
- PassportValid for 6+ months
- Color passport photos2 photos, standard size
- Criminal background checkFrom your country, within past year
- Bank statementsProving legal source of funds
- Health examGet completed in Taiwan
- Business planShowing what you will do and financial projections
- Proof of investmentDocumentation showing money sent to Taiwan company
- Official translationAll non-English documents must be officially translated and apostilled
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.