taiwan-visa — independently scanned and version-tracked by SaferSkills.
SaferSkills independently audited taiwan-visa (Agent Skill) and scored it 100/100 (green). The audit ran 55 deterministic rules across Security, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Transparency, and Community; it found 0 high-severity and 0 lower-severity findings. The full rule-by-rule trace and per-finding evidence are below. Free, methodology-open.
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The primary manifest — the file an agent reads to learn what this artifact does.
Help users understand Taiwan's visa and immigration system. This is a framework for how to research, not a fixed database — rules change frequently.
⚠️ Immigration rules change frequently. Always verify with official sources:
This skill teaches you HOW to find information, not fixed rules.
| Category | Typical Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-exempt countries | 30-90 days | Most Western countries |
| Visa required | Varies | Apply at TECO before travel |
| eVisa eligible | Varies | Online application |
For stays beyond visa-free period or non-exempt nationalities.
⚠️ Requirements vary by nationality. Check BOCA website.
For long-term stays (work, study, family).
| Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|
| Employment | Need work permit first |
| Investment | Business visa pathway |
| Study | Accepted by Taiwan school |
| Family | Spouse/dependent of citizen/resident |
| Missionary | Religious work |
| Retirement | Plum Blossom Card (seniors) |
Employer applies for work permit, not the employee.
| Type | Who |
|---|---|
| Professional | Skilled workers, teachers |
| Blue collar | Manufacturing, caregiving (restricted) |
| Specialist | Tech, specific industries |
| Gold Card | High-skilled talent program |
site:mol.gov.tw 外國人 工作許可Special visa for high-skilled talent — work permit + resident visa + open work rights.
⚠️ Criteria and benefits change. Check official portal.
Alien Resident Certificate — Your ID card for living in Taiwan legally.
| ARC | APRC |
|---|---|
| Temporary residence | Permanent residence |
| Tied to purpose (job, etc.) | Independent status |
| Renewal required | No renewal needed |
| Restricted work rights | Open work rights |
| Category | Reduced Requirement |
|---|---|
| Spouse of citizen | Shorter residence requirement |
| High-skilled | May qualify faster |
| Senior foreign professionals | Special pathway |
永久居留 申請資格 外國人site:ptt.cc 永久居留 APRCTaiwan generally requires renouncing original citizenship (with some exceptions).
Some categories may retain original nationality:
⚠️ Citizenship rules are complex. Consult immigration lawyer for your specific case.
| Topic | Source |
|---|---|
| Visa requirements | boca.gov.tw |
| Work permits | mol.gov.tw |
| ARC/APRC | immigration.gov.tw |
| Gold Card | goldcard.nat.gov.tw |
# Official rules
site:immigration.gov.tw [topic] 英文
site:boca.gov.tw visa [nationality]
# Community experiences
site:ptt.cc 簽證 OR ARC OR 工作許可 [country]
site:reddit.com/r/taiwan visa work permit
# Expat forums
forumosa.com visa [topic]
taiwangoldcard.com [topic]| Forum | Good For |
|---|---|
| PTT Visa板 | Local experiences |
| Forumosa | English-speaking expat forum |
| Reddit r/taiwan | Quick questions |
| Facebook groups | Expat communities by nationality |
Be careful of:
Consider an immigration lawyer or agent if:
| Acronym | Full Name | What It Is |
|---|---|---|
| TECO | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office | Taiwan's de facto embassy |
| BOCA | Bureau of Consular Affairs | Handles visas |
| NIA | National Immigration Agency | Handles residence |
| ARC | Alien Resident Certificate | Resident ID card |
| APRC | Alien Permanent Resident Certificate | Permanent residence |
| MOL | Ministry of Labor | Work permits |
Tourist: Just show up (if visa-exempt)
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Work: Job offer → Work permit (employer applies) →
Resident visa (TECO) → Enter Taiwan → ARC (NIA)
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Long-term: Renew ARC → After 5 years → APRC eligible
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Citizen: APRC → 5 more years → Naturalization eligibleVerify everything with official sources 📋
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