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Gold Card Application FAQ

What is the Gold Card?

How long does the application take?
Do I apply for the Gold Card personally, or should I ask my employer to do that?
What fees are involved in a Gold Card application?
Who can I talk to about this?
Do you need to undergo a health check to apply for the Gold Card?

Do I qualify?

Do I need to have a high salary to apply for a Gold Card?
I currently live in Taiwan, can I apply for the Gold Card?
I’m a digital nomad / remote worker, is this card suitable for me? Can I be self-employed?
Is there a “general” application category or must I select a specific industry?
Does my professional services/sole proprietor/dividend income count towards the salary requirement for Gold Card application?
Is there an age restriction?

The Gold Card Application

Starting your application
Filling out Resident Information
Choosing Profession and Uploading Documents
Who can I talk to about this?

After submitting your application

Qualification Assessment

After passing skill assessment

Identity Verification
- If I apply in Taiwan, where do I go to prove my identity?
- Is there anything special I should do if I applied from overseas?
Card Collection

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Known Limitations

Known Limitations

Even though the Employment Gold Card offers great benefits, you should be aware of the Known limitations before applying.

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Last Updated: October 1, 2024

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