Q: How do I qualify for the "Other Recognized by the Ministry After Review" category in the culture field?
A: If you want to apply for the Employment Gold Card through this category, please provide the following materials:
- Employment certificate
- Award records
- Media coverage (e.g., news articles or other media)
- Articles related to Taiwan that you have published
- Recommendation letter (including the recommender's title and contact information)
- Other significant contributions to Taiwan
Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 6 of the technology field?
A: You must have served as a chair professor, professor, or associate professor at a university, or as a researcher or associate researcher at a research institute, and made significant academic contributions, published major works, or achieved important international research results in the past three years. Assistant professor experience does not meet the requirements; only associate professors or higher are eligible.
"Foreign Financial Supervisory Authorities" provided by the Financial Examination Bureau of the Financial Supervisory Commission. (Image/Source: Financial Examination Bureau website)
Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 1 of the technology field?
A: You must have a monthly salary of at least NT$160,000 and have worked or are currently working in the technology industry, research institutions, or academia. However, consider applying under other fields if the following apply:
- 1.If your expertise is in software application or technology (e.g., software engineers), you may apply under the digital economy category reviewed by the Ministry of Digital Affairs.
- 2.If you are a senior executive, technical, or marketing director in a high-tech R&D base, corporate headquarters, or multinational company in Taiwan, apply under economic fields evaluated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under items 2 or 3 in the technology field?
A:
- 1.You must demonstrate unique talent, outstanding R&D, design achievements, or significant innovation in cutting-edge or forward-looking technologies.
- 2.Supporting documents should showcase individual contributions, such as competition awards, notable achievements, renowned systems, major projects, publications, patents, or innovation records.
Q: Is there a "general" option, or do I have to choose a specific qualification?
A: There is no "general" option. You must choose one of the main fields of expertise and select a specific qualification within that field. For more details, visit the qualification requirements page or use the Gold Card Qualification Check to verify your potential eligibility.
Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 1 of the education field?
A: You must hold a Ph.D. degree from a university ranked in the top 500 in the QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, or U.S. News & World Report Rankings. Note that subject rankings do not qualify. See the list of top 500 universities recognized by the Ministry of Education here.
Additionally, professional degrees such as Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), and Juris Doctor (J.D.) are not considered Ph.D. degrees by the Ministry of Education.
Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 13 in the technology field?
A: Your submitted documents must demonstrate potential contributions to Taiwan's tech industry. These may include academic degrees, service certificates, research work, technical proofs, technology transfers, awards, etc. Supporting documents should highlight personal achievements, such as competition wins, renowned systems, patents, and significant innovations. Avoid submitting certificates for completed courses as standalone evidence, as they are insufficient to prove potential contributions.
Applicants in the legal field must provide a lawyer's license from Taiwan or a foreign lawyer's license. (Image/Source: Ministry of Justice website)
Q: How can I qualify in the culture industry or field?
A: Please refer to the document "Competent Authorities for Each Industry" to check whether your industry falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture.
Q: How do I confirm if I work in the financial field?
A: Refer to the "Foreign Financial Supervisory Authorities" list provided by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC). If your company is listed, you are likely eligible for FSC approval.
Q: How do I confirm if I qualify in the legal field?
A: Applicants in the legal field must provide a Taiwan lawyer license or foreign legal practitioner license. The application form for a foreign legal practitioner license is available here.
Q: How do I qualify in the economic industry or field?
A: Refer to the document "Central Competent Authority for Non-Public Agency under the Personal Data Protection Act" to determine if your industry falls under the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 4 in the sports field?
A: Item 4 requires evidence of work experience and achievements in the sports industry, such as coaching records or competition performance. Recommendations from universities can be written by department heads.
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