Taiwan
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Taipei
- Official language
- Chinese
- Currency
- New Taiwan Dollar
- TWD
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Taiwanese nationals may hold another nationality, but most naturalising foreigners must give up theirs, except high-level professionals and special contributors.
Taiwan (Asia) has data on 3/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #34/198 (69.7/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #55/145 (78.4/100). The passport ranks #34/198 and reaches 152 destinations without a consular visa in advance. On the entry side, 64/197 passports can enter Taiwan without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Taiwan.
Scores on 3 indices
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends72.0
- System & Incentives90.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax64.4
- Corporate & Social Security57.7
At a glance
Entering Taiwan
- Visa-free: 64 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 2 passports
- Consular visa required: 131 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 1/3 indices: Investment Migration ROI
- Above the regional median on 2/3 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Employment Gold Card
- Entrepreneur (Resident) Visa
Frequently asked questions about Taiwan
What is the capital of Taiwan?
The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
What is the official language of Taiwan?
The official language of Taiwan is Chinese.
What currency does Taiwan use?
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).
Does Taiwan allow dual citizenship?
Taiwanese nationals may hold another nationality, but most naturalising foreigners must give up theirs, except high-level professionals and special contributors.
How strong is the Taiwan passport?
The Taiwan passport ranks #34 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 152 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Taiwan passport holders?
Holders of the Taiwan passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 47 destinations and need an e-Visa for 48. Full list: Taiwan passport page.
How many passports can enter Taiwan without applying for a visa in advance?
64 of 197 passports can enter Taiwan without applying for a consular visa in advance: 64 visa-free. 2 need an e-Visa and 131 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Taiwan offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Taiwan: Employment Gold Card and Entrepreneur (Resident) Visa. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Entrepreneur (Resident) Visa requires a minimum investment starting from US$32,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, an application under Employment Gold Card takes about 1–2 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Taiwan through these programmes?
Through Entrepreneur (Resident) Visa, citizenship of Taiwan is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Employment Gold Card requires 365 days of physical presence a year and Entrepreneur (Resident) Visa 183 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Taiwan?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 20.
Where is Taiwan strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Taiwan is strongest on the Passport Index (#34 of 198) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#55 of 145).
How does Taiwan rank on taxes?
Taiwan scores 78.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #55 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Taiwan rank on investment migration ROI?
Taiwan scores 86.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Investment Migration ROI, ranking #10 of 50.
Which region is Taiwan in?
Taiwan is in Asia.
What does Prosperous Intelligence cover for Taiwan?
Prosperous Intelligence scores and ranks Taiwan on 3 of 14 indices: Passport Index, Tax Freedom Index and Investment Migration ROI.
How can I compare Taiwan with other countries?
Use the country comparison tool to put Taiwan side by side with up to three other countries on key facts, index scores, passport strength and entry conditions.
Where does the data on this page come from?
Key facts come from the World Bank (population, area, GDP per capita), Wikidata (capital) and Unicode CLDR (languages, currency). Index scores follow Prosperous Intelligence’s methodology.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 3 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
