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Taiwan

Taipei · Mandarin Chinese

Taiwan offers the world's fastest internet, exceptional safety, an incredible food scene, and the Gold Card — one of the world's most attractive remote-work visas.

Cost of living
$825/mo
Rent (1-bed)
$700/mo
Income tax
5%
Currency
TWD (New Taiwan Dollar)
Safety
8
Internet
200 Mbps
Quality of Life
8
Pros
  • World's fastest internet (300+ Mbps avg)
  • Very safe
  • Gold Card for digital nomads
  • Excellent food scene
  • Friendly locals
  • Affordable for Asia
  • Democratic and stable
Cons
  • −Geopolitical uncertainty (China tensions)
  • −Language barrier (Mandarin)
  • −Typhoon season
  • −Limited recognition internationally
  • −Heat and humidity in summer
Visa-free 90 days (most Western passports)Gold Card (3-yr work/residence)Employment Gold CardVisitor Visa
✈️ Pre-departure checklist
  • ✅Visa-free entry: up to 90 days — no visa needed
  • 🏥Get health insurance (~$30–80/mo premium; coverage limit from $50,000)
  • 💳Notify your bank; get a no-foreign-fee card (Wise, Revolut)
  • 📱Get a local SIM on arrival (avg internet 300 Mbps)
  • 🏠Book accommodation for first 3–7 days (easier to find long-term rental on the ground)
  • 📄Make copies of passport, insurance, bookings — store in cloud & email to yourself
  • 💰Bring some TWD (New Taiwan Dollar) cash for the first few days

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