Taiwan · Investor / Golden Visa

Entrepreneur

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
4/10 diff
Moderate

Applicants for the Entrepreneur Visa must submit their application via the Foreign Professionals Online Application Plat…

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

Applicants for the Entrepreneur Visa must submit their application via the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform of Taiwan's National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior, after review by the Investment Commission, MOEA.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
4/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

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 Entrepreneur?

Applicants for the Entrepreneur Visa must submit their application via the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform of Taiwan's National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior, after review by the Investment Commission, MOEA.

Can the Entrepreneur 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: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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