Resident Visa for Entrepreneurs
Taiwan
Last updated: December 29, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$66-$132
30 days
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you start a business in Taiwan. You're a foreigner with a business idea and some investment money. Taiwan wants entrepreneurs like you. The visa gives you 2 years to live and work in Taiwan. You can bring your family. You get the same benefits as Taiwanese residents—healthcare, banking, everything. What makes it different? You don't need a business already running. You have 1 year after arriving to start one.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions on your own business
- Bring spouse and children under 18
- Access healthcare system same as locals
- Stay 2 years, extend without leaving Taiwan
- Apply for permanent residency after 5 years
- Get government business loans
- Travel in and out freely
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 18 or older
- No criminal record
- Pass health check
- Business plan must be real and detailed
- Have investment capital or business foundation
- Meet at least one of eight qualification pathways
Financial Requirement
$63,800 USD from business investment, government fund, or crowdfunding. OR $31,900 USD if you already have a business running in Taiwan. Money must be real and at risk.
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months valid, 3+ blank pages
- Health certificateFrom doctor, within 3 months
- Criminal record proofFrom home country, within 1 year
- Passport photoRecent, white background
- Business investment proofBank records, investment letter, etc.
- Business planDetailed, showing thorough planning
- Qualification documentsPatents, awards, incubator agreement, or existing business proof
- Special requirement for Hong Kong/Macau residentsResidency proof from Hong Kong or Macau
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.