Living in Taiwan
Asia — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Taipei
Currency
TWD
Continent
Asia
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Taiwan.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Taiwan
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Albania | Visa Required | — |
| Argentina | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Australia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa Required | — |
| Bangladesh | Visa Required | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bahrain | Visa Required | — |
Detailed visa guides for Taiwan
Monthly costs
Taipei
Rent (center)
22,000 TWD/mo
Groceries
8,000 TWD/mo
Transport
1,280 TWD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
33,780 TWD/mo
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Work permits
Work permit data for Taiwan coming soon. Submit data
Salary & tax
Salary and tax data for Taiwan coming soon. Submit data
Useful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Taiwan. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Taiwan eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Language
iTalki
Book 1-on-1 video lessons with native tutors before you move. 150+ languages.
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