Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office

What Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office does

Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office (TEGO; 台灣就業金卡辦公室; recently rebranded as Talent Taiwan) is a government agency operating under Taiwan's National Development Council that administers the Taiwan Employment Gold Card program, launched on February 8, 2018. The program combines four separate immigration documents — open work permit, residence visa, Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and re-entry permit — into a single 4-in-1 card valid for 1–3 years, eliminating the need for employer-sponsored permits and allowing cardholders to work for any employer or be self-employed. The office serves as a single point of contact for skilled foreign professionals across ten qualification fields (Architecture, Arts & Culture, Digital, Economy, Education, Finance, Law, National Defense, Science & Technology, Sports, plus Biotechnology and Environment). As of February 2026, 8,372 valid cards are in circulation (15,924 cumulative approvals since 2018) representing professionals from 114 countries, with 174,702 consultations delivered to date.

The core technology is the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform (coa.immigration.gov.tw), a self-service portal handling document submission, fee payment, and status tracking, complemented by an offline distribution layer through Taiwan's overseas missions (embassies) for passport verification and National Immigration Agency service centers for in-person processing and card collection. The office operates with approximately 12 staff and is funded by government appropriations rather than commercial revenue; nominal administrative fees (NT$500–NT$2,600) cover change-of-information and replacement requests only. Supporting community infrastructure includes a multilingual website (English, Chinese, Japanese), a community map and code of conduct, and channels on LinkedIn and Facebook.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer with community-led amplification: word-of-mouth accounts for 32% of applicant discovery and online/media 26%, supplemented by overseas promotion missions to Singapore, Malaysia and other source countries, and channel partnerships with recruitment firms (Adecco Taiwan, Manpower Group, Robert Walters, 104 Job Bank), state-owned banks (Bank of Taiwan, Mega, Hua Nan, First Bank), and government platforms (Contact TAIWAN, Yushan Scholar Program). In June 2026 the office launched a One-Stop Banking Services for Foreigners Model Initiative with six financial institutions across 17 branches. Tax incentives (50% reduction on income exceeding NTD 3M for the first five years) and a pathway to permanent residency after five years of continuous residence serve as the primary value drivers, with a national target of 20,000 foreign specialist professionals by 2030.

Name

Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office

Legal name

Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office

Website

https://goldcard.nat.gov.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office (Talent Taiwan) is a National Development Council agency administering a 4-in-1 combined work permit, residence visa, ARC, and re-entry permit for skilled foreign professionals across ten fields, serving 8,372 active cardholders from 114 countries as of February 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (928), Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHACAKAB

Work Permit & Employment Authorization Services

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Visa, Immigration & Work Permit Services

SECONDARYHSAKAJAF

Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/Corporate & Employee Relocation Management Services

SECONDARYEDAIADAJ

Work Authorization Advisory (Student Work Rights, CPT/OPT/PSW equivalents)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Student Visa, Immigration & Compliance Services

Keywords

• Immigration services
• Work permit program
• Foreign talent recruitment
• Residency visa services
• Government employment card

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Application Fees: Government service funded by application and processing fees. Fees include NT$500 for information changes, NT$500 for card replacement, and NT$2,600 for Hong Kong/Macau applicants for certain changes.
2. Tax Revenue from Card Holders: While not direct revenue, the program generates tax income from foreign professionals. Tax benefits are available for those earning over NTD 3 million annually, with a 50% tax reduction on amounts exceeding NTD 3 million for the first 5 years of employment in Taiwan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office administers the Employment Gold Card program, which issues a single combined government credential (work permit, residence visa, Alien Resident Certificate, and re-entry permit) to skilled foreign professionals across 12 professional fields. The card grants open work authorization valid for 1-3 years, allowing holders to work for any employer or be self-employed without separate permits, and provides a pathway to permanent residency after 5 years. The office also serves as a single point of contact, providing consultation, application support, and community events to foreign professionals moving to Taiwan.

Product overview

Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office offers a single unified government service: the Taiwan Employment Gold Card, which is a combined open work permit, residence visa, Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and re-entry permit in one credential. This is not a multi-product platform but rather a single integrated government program that consolidates four separate immigration documents into one streamlined solution for skilled foreign professionals seeking to work and live in Taiwan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Taiwan Employment Gold Card A combined open work permit, residence visa, Alien Resident Certificate (ARC), and re-entry permit for skilled foreign professionals, allowing cardholders to freely seek employment, work, and switch jobs in Taiwan without needing a separate employer-sponsored work permit. Valid for 1-3 years with eligibility for tax benefits on high salaries and a pathway to permanent residency after 5 years. Available to professionals across 12 fields including Science & Technology, Economy, Education, Digital, Finance, Architecture, Arts & Culture, Law, Sports, National Defense, Biotechnology, and Environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,372 valid Gold Cards as of February 2026
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Talent Taiwan (formerly Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Talent Taiwan (formerly the Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office) partnered with six financial institutions to launch the 'One-Stop Banking Services for Foreigners Model Initiative.' The initiative aims to standardize and simplify bank account opening processes for foreigners at 17 participating branches around Taiwan.
• National Development Council (NDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 February 2018The Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office is created by and operates under the National Development Council. NDC provides overarching policy direction and government authorization for the program. The office was entrusted by NDC to serve as a single point of contact for foreign professionals' recruitment and assistance.
• Bank of TaiwanmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four state-owned banks recommended for Gold Card holders for banking services. More aware of Gold Card functionality and requirements, though still required to conduct internal risk assessments.
• Mega BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four state-owned banks recommended for Gold Card holders for banking services. More familiar with Gold Card holders' needs compared to other banks.
• Hua Nan BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four state-owned banks recommended for Gold Card holders for banking services. Experienced in serving foreign professionals.
• First BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four state-owned banks recommended for Gold Card holders for banking services. Has processes in place for Gold Card holder account opening.
• Cathay United BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five banks recommended by foreign professionals, Gold Card holders, and international students in the 2024 survey. Services include account opening and credit card issuance.
• CTBC BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five banks recommended by foreign professionals and Gold Card holders. Popular among expat community for international banking services.
• E.Sun Commercial BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five banks recommended by foreign professionals and Gold Card holders.
• HSBC TaiwanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five banks recommended by foreign professionals and Gold Card holders. Note: Not all global banks have linked accounts to Taiwan branches. HSBC offers this only for Advance or Premier customers.
• Mega International Commercial BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five banks recommended by foreign professionals and Gold Card holders.
• National Immigration AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency responsible for processing Gold Card applications, conducting information checks, final reviews, and card issuance. Works with the Gold Card Office to manage the application process.
• Contact TAIWANmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational network platform established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs to connect with international talent and assist them in working, living, and investing in Taiwan. Actively bridges Taiwanese companies with foreign professionals.
• Ministry of Education (Yushan Scholar Program)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides competitive salary packages to attract international top talent to teach at Taiwanese universities. Part of the broader talent attraction ecosystem.
• Adecco TaiwanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal recruitment agency that assists Gold Card holders with job placement in Taiwan. Gold Card holders can submit CVs through the Adecco portal.
• Manpower Group TaiwanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational staffing and recruitment firm that helps Gold Card holders find employment opportunities in Taiwan.
• Robert Walters TaiwanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized recruitment consultancy for professionals and employers. Assists Gold Card holders with career placement in Taiwan.
• 104 Job BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Taiwanese job platform with English version available for foreign professionals. Recommended job search resource for Gold Card applicants.
• Ministry of Health and Welfare (Taipei Hospital)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides multilingual medical services including registration, consultation, payment, and prescription services in Chinese, Taiwanese, English, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, German, Filipino, and Indonesian languages.
• Immigrant Immigration Agency Hotline 1990minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotline service providing consultation on visa, residence, work, education, culture, tax, health insurance, transportation, employment, healthcare, safety, child education, welfare services, and legal information. Services available in Chinese, English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai, and Khmer.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/goldcardtw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taiwangoldcard

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

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