At the beginning of 2020, the number of search of keywords “Immigration” and “Taiwan” in Google is 4 times more than usual. “Immigration to Taiwan” has become a hot topic. Immigration agencies have received inquiries on immigration 6-7 times more than before and the confirmed cases for immigration have increase by 1-2 times. Taiwan also known as the “treasure island”, is considered as very attractive as an immigration destination due to its low threshold which is generally affordable by the middle class in Hong Kong. Investment immigration threshold is TWD 6 million, which is equivalent to HKD 1.5 million Also, immigrants are not required to give up their Hong Kong passport after obtaining the Taiwan passport.

1. Low Investment Amount
   
   For investment immigration, the applicant needs to invest NT$6 million in Taiwan. The person can apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) after approval and is eligible to apply for Taiwan passport and ID after living in Taiwan for a certain period of time. In fact, small business with simple operation will fulfill the requirement which is not complicated. Therefore, purchasing agent or online seller are considered as business as well. Referring to some examples of successful investment immigration to Taiwan in the past, some have joined franchisees to open stores, such as bubble milk tea shop and pan-fried dumpling shop, some run hostel or selling handmade accessories through online store.
   
   
2. Short Residency
   
   Immigrants can apply for household registration and passport as soon as they lived in Taiwan for 1 year, without leaving Taiwan for more than 30 days during the year. Another way is to stay in Taiwan for 2 years, with more than 270 days per year during the stay.
   
   
3. High Medical Quality
   
   The quality of medical care in Taiwan is obvious to all, with short waiting times and high medical quality. According to the 2020 Global Health Care Index released by the global database website "Numbeo", Taiwan has once again won the championship with a score of 86.71 points. Taiwan's medical standards lead the world. Taiwan has implemented universal health insurance for several years, and both rich and poor can receive the same medical services. Every Taiwanese has a health insurance card. Those who have an ARC can participate in the National Health Insurance as long as they have lived in Taiwan for 6 months.
   
   
4. Relatively Low Price Level
   
   Taiwan's daily consumption is lower than that of Hong Kong and Macau, and price level is also cheaper than Hong Kong. The Economist Intelligence Unit estimates the average cost of living in the local area every year based on the price level of each city. Currently, the survey results of the "2020 Global Cost of Living" survey have been released. Among 133 cities, Taipei's living cost ranks 58th, while Singapore and Hong Kong are the most expensive cities in the world.
   
   
5. Good Social Welfare
   
   Taiwan's social insurance system is divided according to occupation, and there are different competent authorities for the social insurance system of different occupations. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is in charge of social insurance business, including National Pension Insurance and National Health Insurance, providing national health care and basic economic and living security for the elderly. In addition, the rights and interests of the social disadvantages are guaranteed through insurance premium subsidies. Labours also have labour insurance and labour pensions provided by the Ministry of Labour. The labour pension system stipulates that employer must allocate a certain percentage of the amount to the individual pension account for laborers on a monthly basis. An additional contribution of not more than 6% of the monthly salary allows the worker to have a pension to claim back after retirement (age 65).
   
   
6. Going Abroad
   
   As for national treatment, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, 112 countries are exempt from visas for Taiwan to go abroad. In addition, qualified Taiwan passport holders who meet certain conditions can go to the United States for sightseeing or business for up to 90 days. Before heading to the United States, they only need to apply for an electronic US visa online, that is, "Apply for an electronic visa ESTA". The Visa application fee is USD 14 . After approval, the applicant can enter the United States with an electronic visa ESTA, which can save the time for the long process of applying for VISA.

See also:
Investment Immigration Package (Foreign Nationals)