Investor Resident Visa
Taiwan
Last updated: December 29, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$66-$132
4-6 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you move to Taiwan if you invest money in a Taiwan business. You put in at least $200,000, start or grow a company, and get permission to live there. Business owners and investors can live in Taiwan, run their business, and work as the owner. Your spouse and children under 20 can join you. After 5 years, you can become a Taiwan citizen if you want.
Key Benefits
- Live in Taiwan for 2 years renewable
- Work as business owner without extra permits
- Bring spouse and children under 20
- Get free healthcare after 6 months
- Access public schools for children
- Travel freely in and out with re-entry permit
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Become Taiwan citizen after 5 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 18 or older
- Have $200,000 to invest in Taiwan business
- Clean criminal record with no convictions
- Good business plan showing real economic activity
- Proof your money is legal (bank statements, employment history)
- Valid passport with 6+ months validity remaining
- Health exam (varies by country)
- No fraud or dishonesty in background
Financial Requirement
Must invest at least $200,000 in a real Taiwan company. To renew, business must show at least 3 million Taiwan dollars yearly revenue or 1 million Taiwan dollars in yearly expenses.
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months validity
- Passport photos2 recent color photos, white background
- Investment approval letterFrom Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs
- Police recordClean criminal record, issued in last year
- Business planShowing what company will do, hiring plans, financial projections
- Health exam resultsMay be required, varies by country
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.