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Please upload a color copy of your passport, and a color photo of you (White background) according to the specifications on this page.
Use the Automatic photo cropping tool if you are unsure.
Attach relevant supporting documents. Documents need to correspond to the requirements based on the qualification you choose to apply through.
If the provided documents are neither in English nor Chinese, please attach a translation to English or Chinese.
If you are a national of, or your documents are issued by, certain countries/regions, or you were born in Mainland China, there are additional requirements:

Hong Kong, Macau: Resident and identity information required. Dual nationals must make a choice on citizenship .
Mainland area: Documents must be attested and examined Proof of renunciation of citizenship and proof of travel must be provided.
Cambodia, Cuba, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam: Documents must be authenticated by the relevant ROC representative office .
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cameroon, Ghana, Iraq, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Syria: Documents must be authenticated by the relevant ROC representative office . Applicants require a Taiwanese guarantor .
Gambia, India (Identity Certificate only): Applicants require a Taiwanese guarantor .

Should you have any questions regarding these requirements, please contact NIA’s service center .

For more information, please refer to the detailed instructions .

If you have trouble submitting your Gold Card application, please refer to FAQ .

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Latest FAQ about the application process

Do I qualify?

In order to qualify for an Employment Gold Card, your skills must be related to one of nine fields: Science and Technology, Economics, Education, Culture and Art, Sport, Finance, Law, Architecture, or National Defense. You must select which ministry is most relevant, and in most cases, also select a specific qualification in that particular area for your application.

Feel free to use our Gold Card Qualification Check to check your qualification.

Is there a “general” application criteria or must I select a specific field?

There is no “general” application category. You must select a single ministry to assess your skills.

Do I need to have a high salary to apply for a Gold Card?

You do not need to have a high salary. Some fields have a criteria where applicants with a salary greater than NT$160,000 qualify, however, this is only one criteria. To date, other than the dedicated salary criteria, no other criteria has financial requirements.

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