🇹🇼 Taiwan · Permanent Settlement
Alien Permanent Residency Certificate — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €138 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,654 |
| Proof of savings | €137,161 |
| Minimum investment | €276 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €138 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €138.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
Job offer
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
Employer sponsor
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
Health insurance
“Applicants must provide proof of health insurance.”
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/ · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/ · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.