Taiwan · Skilled Worker Visa

Employment-Seeking Visa

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
6.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
€1,322/mo
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
6 months
Processing Time
Min Income
€1,322/mo
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredYes

Financial Requirements

ItemAmount
Minimum Income€1,322/mo
Minimum Savings€2,743

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Taipei
Single (monthly)€13,728
Family (monthly)€47,445
Rent 1BR (center)€7,308
Groceries€3,432
Transport pass€824
Taichung
Single (monthly)€9,639
Family (monthly)€43,256
Rent 1BR (center)€4,524
Groceries€2,410
Transport pass€578
Kaohsiung
Single (monthly)€8,839
Family (monthly)€33,391
Rent 1BR (center)€3,480
Groceries€2,210
Transport pass€530

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Employment-Seeking Visa?

The Employment-Seeking Visa is an immigration pathway offered by Taiwan. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

What are the financial requirements for the Employment-Seeking Visa?

Applicants need minimum income of €1,322/mo, minimum savings of €2,743. Additional costs may include relocation expenses, insurance, and document attestation.

Can the Employment-Seeking Visa lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Taiwan?

Yes. Taiwan offers 5 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Taiwan country page.

What is the cost of living in Taiwan?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Taipei: €13,728/mo; Taichung: €9,639/mo; Kaohsiung: €8,839/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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