Answereda year ago

What are the experiences and tips for applying for the DTV in Taiwan for expats?

Taiwan DTV Visa Application Process Documents for Visa Workcation in Taiwan Soft Power Visa Expats in Taiwan

Zohar *******

asked Jul 5, 2025

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Hey everyone!

We’re planning to apply for the DTV in Taiwan and would love to hear from anyone who’s already gone through the process.

We’re a couple - one American, one Israeli and we’d really appreciate any insights, tips, or experiences you can share 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Answer summary

A couple, one American and one Israeli, is looking for insights from others who have applied for the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Taiwan. Comments highlight that while the embassy process can be quick, the document requirements are stringent and interviews may be intense. It is advised that salaried workers with stable work history might have a smoother application, while sole proprietors need to present thorough documentation and have significant financial backing.

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Zohar *******

Thank you guys ❤️

a year ago

Shandy ********

If you are a salaried worker, things might be relatively smooth. However, don't apply if you've been working remotely for less than 6 months. However, if you are a sole proprietor, make sure to provide thorough documentation (tax receipts, invoices, portfolio, etc.), but by the same token, don't apply if you have less than six months' work history. If you are doing soft power, make sure you have additional consistent income (passive or earned) or a few multiples of the minimum funds banked. Note: this applies to Americans.

a year ago

Andi ***********

You can find a lot of advice in the threads by Taipei applicants Inc myself. Are you doing Workcation or Softpower?

a year ago

Kyle **********

I wrote a post about it, DON'T go to taiwan. The embassy itself is really fast, there are people who got their visa within a couple of days but that's the only good news. They are EXTREMELY picky when it comes to documents. If you want to apply for soft powers you MUST send them the proof of your work, the company you work with and they wanna see the payslips on your bank account even you don't apply for work. They also tend to make a lot of interviews (mine was set 10 days after the mail was sent) and their interview sounds more like about going to jail instead of getting a visa. Taipei, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur are embassies TO AVOID.

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Kyle *********

Their interview with me was not bad, just confirming my work, friendly. Yes, you need to be on point with paperwork but it is not on par with Malaysia or Tokyo. I know several Tokyo residents like myself who chose to get their DTV from Taipei over getting it in Japan.

a year ago

Kyle **********

@Andi **********

I applied for soft powers and my interview felt like having a cop in front of me asking me as many questions as possible to make me confused. I still got asked for my job contract, the registration document of the company I work for, all the payslips going to my bank account, the documents that should be taken at the taiwanese immigration agency. We know that they were "sort of nice" to you but like u said, there were plenty of folks who got their visa denied when u went to pick it up and since they have moved online they are way more strict than the time they accepted walk ins. I've done that lately and I HIGHLY recommend to AVOID taipei. There are a gyms on this page pointing out that they DON'T ACCEPT clients who want to apply in taipei because they are EXTREMELY picky and annoying. It's right to point out that u had a good experience but things have changed this year

a year ago

Kyle **********

@Andi **********

it's not about me, I personally know a couple of guys who applied there and they also got a similar situation and had that sort of interrogation. One got denied because the gym couldn't provide a document from the ministry of sport. I got my visa applied there but it was extremely stressful (and let not mention that they asked me to show a work contract with my local company during the time I was supposed to be in thailand. I was like "hey, how can I work for an oversea company if the visa clearly states that employment is forbidden?" and they replied me "you need a job if you want to get your dtv and live there". Finally I got accepted after showing all of my passive incomes and a letter from my parents stating they will support me if I run out of cash while I am in thailand. I repeat, the only positive thing about taipei is that they tend to be fast when it comes to check the documents (but not fast when it comes to the interview, mine was set 2 weeks ahead from the time I sent my application)

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Kyle *********

Yeah, they love their paperwork. It is not the best for SP because of the demands you mentioned. I have helped friends from Japan get their visa from Taiwan since going online and recently as last month, so I know what it takes to get approved, it is not that different to when I got it except for the immigration agency part and longer wait for interview. You were unlucky with your tough interview

a year ago