ECCT Joint Human Resources & Better Living Committee Event

Taiwan's Gold Card scheme: Benefits for companies and individuals

Guest speakers
Ms. Chih-mei Lin, Director General, NDC's Department of Human Resources
Mr. Jonathan Liao, Director, Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office

Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2022
Time: 12:00-14:00
Venue: 3F, Dragon Hall, The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei /台北福華飯店3樓金龍廳
Address: 160, Ren Ai Road, Sec. 3, Taipei,Taiwan 10657, R.O.C.

Launched in 2018, the Taiwan Employment Gold Card is a 4-in-1 card, that includes a resident visa, work permit, Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and re-entry permit, which allows holders to leave and re-enter Taiwan multiple times. The card also offers tax and other benefits.

In 2020, the National Development Council (NDC) created the Gold Card Office to serve as a single point of contact for the recruitment and assistance of foreign professionals working in Taiwan. The Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professional Talent was amended in 2021 to increase the scope of foreign professionals eligible to apply for a Gold Card, improve the social and tax benefits and relax the requirements for visa applications.

However, the eligibility requirements remain high and procedures to apply for the Gold Card have been described as complicated and time-consuming. While the number of cards issued has increased over the past two years, the scheme has not yet attracted a large number of foreign professionals, especially in fields such as technology and law.

At this event, our guest speakers will give an update on recent amendments to eligibility requirements and benefits and explain the procedures for companies and individuals to apply.

Cost: NT$1,600 for members and NT$2,200 for members' guest(s)

Please note that participation may be limited based on Covid-19 restrictions at the time of the event.

To cancel without penalty, written cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to the event.

Contact: Ivy Lin

Tel: 2740-0236 ext. 219 / ivy.lin@ecct.com.tw