Your numbers
Working hours here
Taipei is +6h from your team's timezone. Tell us the hours you cannot move and every city will show what your working day looks like on the local clock.
Cost breakdown
* Reference only — alternatives to central rent, or a per-meal price. Verified 2026-08-04.
Scores
Visa
A fresh allowance each time you enter. Border runs may reset it, but repeated same-day runs draw scrutiny.
Non-Schengen — days spent here do not burn your Schengen 90/180 allowance.
Combines work permit, residence visa, ARC and re-entry permit in one.
Most nomad visa applications require proof of health cover for the full permit duration — here that's 36 months.
Subscription model, cancel anytime. Check whether motorbike accidents are covered — they often are not without a local licence.
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Tax
Gold Card 50% exemption
50% exempt above TWD 3m
Available for up to 5 years. For a high earner this can matter more than the rent difference.
Gold Card holders get a 50% exemption on income over TWD 3m for the first 5 years of residency.
The honest note
Safest city on this list, world-class transit and internet. The Gold Card is one of the best-value long-term nomad permits anywhere.
Informational only. Not legal or tax advice. Verify with the relevant authority before travelling.