Taiwan Employment Gold Card — Combined Work Permit and ARC (1–3 years)for 🇵🇭 Filipino citizens travelling to 🇹🇼 Taiwan

📋Required Documents6

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  Recent passport-style photograph
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  Curriculum vitae / resume
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  Online Employment Gold Card application (combined work permit, resident visa and ARC)
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  Proof of qualification in one of the eight designated fields (e.g. monthly salary ≥ NT$160,000 or special-expertise endorsement)
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  Supporting evidence (awards, employment record, professional credentials)
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  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 Filipino passport holders need a visa for Taiwan

Filipino citizens require a visa to enter Taiwan based on the current immigration requirements set by Taiwan's government. Filipino 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

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  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.
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  The wrong professional category is selected, or the qualifications/achievements submitted do not meet that category's sub-criteria.
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  Poorly prepared, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation across the qualifying evidence.
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  The endorsing/qualifying authority for the relevant field does not approve the application on its merits.
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  A criminal record or other ground that bars issuance of a residence/work authorisation.
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  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.

🔗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) →