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Taiwan Welcomes 2025 with a New Digital Nomad Visa for Longer Stays

Kickstarting the new year, Taiwan joins the growing list of global destinations courting digital nomads with a new visa program. The Taiwanese digital nomad visa will allow foreign travelers to reside in the country for up to six months, making it one of the longest stays offered by an Asian nation.

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Travel and Leisure Asia, Taiwan introduced its digital nomad visa on January 1, 2025, in a bid to stimulate economic growth by luring remote workers to its scenic provinces of Hualien, Taitung, Tainan, and Pingtung.

Here’s what you need to know about Taiwan’s new visa for digital nomads:

Long Stay, Smooth Transition

The primary goal of this visa is to simplify the process of obtaining permanent residency in Taiwan. The island-nation aims to attract up to 400,000 remote workers by 2032. Furthermore, it’s offering 10,000 traveler slots for the coveted ‘Employment Gold Card,’ a visa that combines work, residence, and business permits.

Regional Synergy

Enhancing the visa’s appeal, Taiwan is collaborating with Japan’s Osaka and Fukuoka, as well as South Korea, to complement existing visas. This allows visitors to extend their stays across other East Asian destinations after their time in Taiwan.

Eligibility and Application

To qualify, applicants must be remote workers with a steady income. Age and income criteria vary:

Aged 30 and above with a minimum annual income of $60,000 (around Rp 972 million) in the preceding year.
Aged between 20 and 29 with a minimum annual income of $24,000 (around Rp 388.8 million) in the preceding year.

Bonuses await nomads who’ve previously obtained digital nomad visas from other countries. They’ll enjoy a streamlined review process, with a chance to secure a 3-month visa, extendable once, for a total of 6 months.

Regional Digital Nomad Luoop

Taiwan isn’t the first Southeast Asian nation to introduce digital nomad visas. Previously, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Turkey have offered similar initiatives, with Thailand also considering a digital nomad program.

Taiwan’s proactive approach to luring remote workers signals a commitment to embracing the global digital nomad trend. As remote work becomes the norm, more nations are likely to follow suit, making the world an ever-more exciting destination for digitally-nomadic souls.

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Qatar and UAE Pledge Billions for Indonesia‘s 3 Million Homes Program

Jakarta, Dec 27 (abr/zlf)

The head of the Task Force (Satgas) for the Housing Program named after Hashim Djojohadikusumo revealed today that two nations are ready to fund Indonesia’s ambitious ‘3 Million Homes’ project. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have pledged significant support to boost housing development in the country.

Hashim Djojohadikusumo, the Task Force’s chairman, stated that Qatar has expressed interest in funding 6 million housing units, while the Abu Dhabi government, the UAE capital, is prepared to support 1 million units. This promising development, coupled with ongoing efforts from the central and Jakarta provincial governments, fuels optimism in achieving the goal of building 15 million houses in President Prabowo Subianto‘s current tenure.

"The president himself informed me that the Qatari government is ready to fund 5 million housing units," Hashim shared, adding, "Moreover, a Qatar-based philanthropist plans to contribute to 1 million units, and the Abu Dhabi government has agreed to support 1 million units."

In October, Hashim also mentioned that a major Chinese construction firm, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), has shown interest in participating by building up to 1 million urban housing units. Hashim underscored that CSCEC, with 380,000 employees and ranked 14th in the Fortune 500 list, had already constructed 880,000 apartment units last year alone.

While Hashim welcomes foreign investment, he also emphasizes distributing project opportunities across multiple national and international contractors. "Spread the wealth, encourage competition," he said, encouraging companies from various countries, including China, Turkey, and the GCC nations, to participate in the housing program.

As the ‘3 Million Homes’ program gains traction with foreign backing, Indonesia takes a significant step towards providing affordable and dignified housing for its citizens.

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