The Gold Card Office will be closed on 4/3 - 4/4 in observance of Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Here is a summary of frequently asked questions regarding the Taiwan Employment Gold Card program, the application process, and other general questions regarding life in Taiwan and more.
It is recommended to apply 4 months before your Gold Card expires
Requests for information changes must be made through the Online Application Portal. Please log into the Online Application Portal , go to Application Menu → Request a Change of Information on Employment Gold Card. Please note that the online application platform requires applicants to provide their mobile phone number in Taiwan (starting with 09XXX) and residential address.
If you encounter any issues while extending or reapplying for your Gold Card, you can refer to the extension application and reapplication tutorials for guidance.
The following information can be updated online:
Note: A fee of NT$2,600 is required for Hong Kong/ Macau applicants wishing to change their Name or Gender, according to Article 6 of the Fee-Charging Standards for Visas .
If you need to update any personal information, please file for a replacement using the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform within 30 days from its occurrence. It takes approximately 1-2 weeks for the National Immigration Agency (NIA) to review your application. Afterwards, you will be able to download the Resident Authorization Certificate to enter Taiwan.
The information change page is shown below:
Please refer to the steps below:
Note: If you have moved house and not made an address change online within 30 days, the NIA will impose a fine of NT$2,000 to NT$10,000. The actual amount of the fine is determined based on the number of violations. For the first offense, a fine of NT$2,000 will be imposed, NT$5,000 for the second offense, and so on.
If the Gold Card application is returned by the NIA due to the penalty, the applicant should bring their passport, Employment Gold Card, and lease agreement to the NIA to pay the fine. After uploading the payment receipt on the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform, the review process will continue.
If you deem the UI number inappropriate, you may apply for a change. The processing fee is NT$500, and the number can only be changed once.
Application Steps:
You can choose to apply for an Employment Gold Card with a validity period of 1 year, 2 years, or 3 years. Within four months before the card expires, if you still meet the eligibility criteria, you may apply for an extension.
About four months before the Employment Gold Card is set to expire, the National Immigration Agency will send an email notification.
Reapplication: Refers to submitting a new application after the Gold Card has expired. The start date will be the date of approval.
Extension Application: Refers to submitting an extension application within four months before the Gold Card expires. The start date will immediately follow the expiration date of the previous Gold Card.
Please note:
There are three ways to extend your residency:
Your may extend your Gold Card within 4 months before it expires. Please log into the “ Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform ” and select “Application” and " Application for Extension as a Non-Expired Card Holder “.
When applying for an extension, your basic information must be re-entered, but the platform will automatically retrieve the documents submitted in your previous application (these cannot be viewed or downloaded).
Please note that if you have switched to a new field or category, or if there are new regulations for the category of your previous application, the platform will not retrieve the previously submitted documents, and you will need to re-upload them. For eligibility requirements and required documents for the extension, please see the pdf file here .
If you are not currently employed in Taiwan, you can apply for a 6+6 months job-seeking ARC. Please apply for it within 3 months before your Gold Card expires.
You can apply for an extension online via the “ Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform . Please go to “Apply for an Extension for Other Reasons” (Note) For instructions on how to apply for the job-seeking ARC online, please refer to the attached PDFs.
The application can also be submitted at any National Immigration Agency (NIA) Service Center. The required documents are: original passport and Employment Gold Card, a color headshot no hat (taken within the last 6 months). Fee: NT$1,000
Note: “Apply for an Extension for Other Reasons” here refers to “Job-Seeking ARC”
You have two options:
① Online Application: Apply for a Job-Seeking ARC through the “ Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform ” (Apply for an Extension for Other Reasons).
② Authorize a representative: Depending on the applicant’s location, the process is as follows: If the applicant is in Taiwan: The representative should bring the following documents to an NIA Service Center to apply: • Letter of Attorney • Original Passport • Original Employment Gold Card • A 2-inch color photo (headshot, without a hat) taken within the last 6 months • Fee: NT$1,000 • Foreigner Residency (Stay) Application Form
If the applicant is outside Taiwan: The representative should bring the following documents to an NIA Service Center to apply: • A Letter of Attorney verified by a Taiwan overseas mission • Copy of the passport verified by a Taiwan overseas mission • Original Employment Gold Card • A 2-inch color photo (headshot, without a hat) taken within the last 6 months • Fee: NT$1,000 • Foreigner Residency (Stay) Application Form
Note: Please arrange for your representative to collect the Job-Seeking ARC and mail it to your overseas address.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the NIA Service Center .
Yes. Please apply online via the “ Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform ”.
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