Taiwan Employment Gold Card — Combined Work Permit and ARC (1–3 years)for 🇨🇳 Chinese citizens travelling to 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Chinese citizens are required to obtain a Taiwan Employment Gold Card — Combined Work Permit and ARC (1–3 years) before travelling to Taiwan. You must submit a formal application at the Taiwan embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗⚠️Travel advisory for Chinese citizens
Residents of mainland China do not use an ordinary Taiwan visa — they need an Exit & Entry Permit issued by Taiwan under specific schemes, and independent tourism from the mainland is currently suspended.
Mainland Chinese residents do not enter Taiwan on the ordinary visitor visa shown for other nationalities. They require an Exit & Entry Permit issued by Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency, granted only under specific categories — business, professional exchange, family visit, study or (when permitted) group tourism — together with the relevant mainland exit endorsement. Individual (independent) tourist travel from the mainland to Taiwan has been suspended since 2019. The categories and their availability change with cross-strait relations; confirm the current scheme with Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency before making plans.
Source: Taiwan National Immigration Agency — entry permits for mainland residents · Verified June 2026
📋Required Documents6
- ✓Recent passport-style photograph
- ✓Curriculum vitae / resume
- ✓Online Employment Gold Card application (combined work permit, resident visa and ARC)
- ✓Proof of qualification in one of the eight designated fields (e.g. monthly salary ≥ NT$160,000 or special-expertise endorsement)
- ✓Supporting evidence (awards, employment record, professional credentials)
- ✓Valid passport
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Taiwan Employment Gold Card — Combined Work Permit and ARC (1–3 years), book an appointment at the nearest Taiwan embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is USD 100.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
🌐Why Chinese passport holders need a visa for Taiwan
Chinese citizens require a visa to enter Taiwan based on the current immigration requirements set by Taiwan's government. Chinese passport holders must apply through the Taiwan embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons Taiwan Employment Gold Card — Combined Work Permit and ARC (1–3 years) Applications Are Refused6
- !Insufficient proof of eligibility for the chosen professional field — most commonly salary-track applicants whose payslips lack clear employer letterhead or do not show the required six-month continuity at the qualifying salary.
- !The wrong professional category is selected, or the qualifications/achievements submitted do not meet that category's sub-criteria.
- !Poorly prepared, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation across the qualifying evidence.
- !The endorsing/qualifying authority for the relevant field does not approve the application on its merits.
- !A criminal record or other ground that bars issuance of a residence/work authorisation.
- !False statements or fabricated/altered documents in the application.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
🔗More Taiwan Visa Options
- Taiwan APRC — Permanent Residency (5 years continuous residence required) →
- Taiwan Visitor Visa — Single or Multiple Entry (up to 90 days) →
- Taiwan Work Permit / ARC — Employer-Sponsored (1 year, renewable annually) →