Validity & Extension-My Gold Card

Requests for information changes must be made through the Online Application Portal. Please log into the Online Application Portal , go to Application Menu → Request a Change of Information on Employment Gold Card. Please note that the online application platform requires applicants to provide their mobile phone number in Taiwan (starting with 09XXX) and residential address.

If you encounter any issues while extending or reapplying for your Gold Card, you can refer to the extension application and reapplication tutorials for guidance.

The following information can be updated online:

1. Chinese/English Name (NTD 500 fee; must provide the new passport)
2. Gender (NTD 500 fee)
3. Passport Number (Free)
4. Collection Location (Free)
5. Resident Address (Free; must provide documents, such as water/electricity bills or rental agreement)
6. Email (Free)
7. Mobile Phone Number (Free)
8. Uniform ID Number o Changing to a new ID number is free of charge. o Replacement due to an inappropriate number incurs a NT500 fee and requires submission of both sides of your ID. This change can only be made once. NIA’s contact email: a378liu@immigration.gov.tw Note:

Note: A fee of NT$2,600 is required for Hong Kong/ Macau applicants wishing to change their Name or Gender, according to Article 6 of the Fee-Charging Standards for Visas .

If you need to update any personal information, please file for a replacement using the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform within 30 days from its occurrence. It takes approximately 1-2 weeks for the National Immigration Agency (NIA) to review your application. Afterwards, you will be able to download the Resident Authorization Certificate to enter Taiwan.

The information change page is shown below:

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Please refer to the steps below:

1. Log into the “ Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform ” and select Request a Change of Information on Employment Gold Card.
2. Type in your address (must be written in Traditional Chinese). Please select the city and district from the drop-down menu, and type in the rest of your address in Chinese (do not type in the city and district).
3. Upload the following documents:  Proof of accommodation, lease contract , or water/electricity bill with the Gold Card holder’s name  Passport  Gold Card  Headshot taken within 6 months
4. If additional documents are required, please submit them as requested (if not, skip this step).
5. Receiving an email from the NIA informing you that “Your Card is Ready to Collect” (It takes approximately 1-2 weeks for the NIA to review your application.
6. Bring your passport, current Gold Card, and electronic payment receipt to the NIA to collect your new Gold Card.

Note: If you have moved house and not made an address change online within 30 days, the NIA will impose a fine of NT$2,000 to NT$10,000. The actual amount of the fine is determined based on the number of violations. For the first offense, a fine of NT$2,000 will be imposed, NT$5,000 for the second offense, and so on.

If the Gold Card application is returned by the NIA due to the penalty, the applicant should bring their passport, Employment Gold Card, and lease agreement to the NIA to pay the fine. After uploading the payment receipt on the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform, the review process will continue.

If you deem the UI number inappropriate, you may apply for a change. The processing fee is NT$500, and the number can only be changed once.

Application Steps:

1. Log into the " Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform ”
2. Select “Application” → “Request a Change of Information on Employment Gold Card”