Taiwan freelance visa.

The official page asks for: proof of meeting one criterion in one of 12 fields, salary or tax papers for salary-based criteria and passport check at a Taiwan mission if applying abroad.

No single income rule. Several criteria (for example in the economy and digital fields) ask for a recent monthly salary of at least NT$160,000. Other criteria use degrees, awards or years of experience instead.

Applicants choose a card valid for 1, 2 or 3 years. Yes. Holders who still meet the criteria can apply for an extension within four months before the card expires.

For most passports: NT$3,700 for 1 year, NT$4,700 for 2 years and NT$5,700 for 3 years. US passport holders applying from abroad pay more.

Open to citizens of any other country. Skilled professionals who meet one criterion in one of 12 fields, such as science and technology, economy, digital, finance, education, culture and arts, and law. No job offer is needed, and holders can be self-employed or start a company. An open work permit: holders can work for any employer, change jobs, work part-time, be self-employed or start a company.

The spouse and children may apply for dependent residence. The spouse can get a separate work permit from the Ministry of Labor.

An open work permit: holders can work for any employer, change jobs, work part-time, be self-employed or start a company.

Online through the Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform, from Taiwan or abroad, with no employer or sponsor. About 30 days for a complete application, or 50 to 60 days if more papers are asked for.