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 you to leave and re-enter Taiwan multiple times over the course of 1-3 years. Applicants can apply online without sponsorship. Four-in-One Work Permit: Allows cardholders to seek employment freely, obtain employment at any time, work any part-time job legally, and freely change jobs. Resident Visa: Long-term visa which allows cardholders to stay in Taiwan for more than 180 days. Alien Resident Certificate: A physical ID card proving that you can live in Taiwan legally. Re-entry Permit: Allows unlimited entry and exit from Taiwan (even during COVID-19). Qualification is based on an assessment of your professional skills. You do not need to have already secured a job in Taiwan. The Gold Card costs anywhere between USD$100 and USD$310 depending on the duration of the card and your nationality. A perfect application takes 30-days, however, if additional supporting documents are requested, expect a time frame of 50-60 days. The following industries are eligible to apply: Science & Technology (National Science and Technology Council) Economy (Ministry of Economic Affairs) Education (Ministry of Education) Culture & Arts (Ministry of Culture) Sport (Ministry of Education) Finance (Financial Supervisory Commission) Law (Ministry of Justice) Architecture (The Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior) National Defense (Ministry of National Defense) Special cases that, with consultation, are recognized by the NDC Please see the official Gold Card website for more information: https://goldcard.nat.gov.tw/en/