Taiwan implemented the “Act for the Recruitment and Employment for Foreign Professionals” to attract and retain foreign professionals in Taiwan and create a more welcoming work and residency environment in 2018. This act introduced the Employment Gold Card, a single document that integrates a work permit, residence visa, Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and re-entry permit. This card is aimed at professionals with specialized skills in fields such as technology, economics, education, culture and the arts, sports, finance, law, architecture, defense, and digital industries, or those recognized as having special expertise by relevant authorities in consultation with sectoral agencies. Several benefits of the Employment Gold Card: An open-ended personal work permit that does not require employment with a specific employer and allows freedom in job searching, changing jobs, and taking on part-time work. Cardholders’ spouses and minor children can apply for dependent residency in Taiwan, and the duration of stay for […]