Bangladeshi citizens moving to Taiwan (Republic of China)
Bangladeshi nationals typically move to Taiwan (Republic of China) through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by National Immigration Agency (Taiwan), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 6 Taiwan routes — 4 can be started without a job offer, and 5 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Bangladeshi nationals require a visa to enter Taiwan (Republic of China), even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Taiwan (Republic of China) consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Bangladeshi citizens
Of the 6 Taiwan (Republic of China) routes we cover, 4 can be started without an employer sponsor and 5 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Taiwan (Republic of China) routes open to Bangladeshi applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Taiwan Employment Gold Card
A combined open work permit, resident visa, ARC and re-entry permit for foreign special professionals in designated fields, not tied to any single employer.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Work Permit for Specialized or Technical Work + ARC
The standard employer-sponsored route for foreign professionals: the employer obtains a work permit from the Workforce Development Agency, then the worker applies for a resident visa and Alien Resident Certificate.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Foreign Special Professional Work Permit
An enhanced work-permit route under the Foreign Professionals Act for designated special professionals, allowing employment permits of up to five years and additional incentives.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Entrepreneur Resident Visa
A resident visa for foreign entrepreneurs starting or running an innovative business in Taiwan, reviewed against the Entrepreneur visa qualification directions.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Visitor Visa for Employment-Seeking Purpose
A visitor visa allowing qualifying professionals and recent top-university graduates to enter Taiwan to look for professional work before securing a work permit.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Permanent Residence (Alien Permanent Resident Certificate, APRC)
Permanent residence for foreign nationals who have legally resided in Taiwan continuously for five years, granted by the National Immigration Agency under the Immigration Act.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Frequently asked questions
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter Taiwan (Republic of China) without a visa?+
No. Bangladeshi nationals require a visa to enter Taiwan (Republic of China), even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Taiwan (Republic of China) visa routes are best suited to Bangladeshi applicants?+
Bangladeshi nationals typically move to Taiwan (Republic of China) through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by National Immigration Agency (Taiwan), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Bangladeshi applicants typically apply for a Taiwan (Republic of China) visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Taiwan (Republic of China) consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Taiwan (Republic of China)'s immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a job offer to move to Taiwan (Republic of China)?+
Not necessarily. 4 of the 6 Taiwan (Republic of China) routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Bangladeshi citizens get permanent residence in Taiwan (Republic of China)?+
Yes. 5 of the 6 Taiwan (Republic of China) routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.