Complete Guide to Taiwan: Visa, Travel, Investment & Important Facts
The ultimate 2025 guide to Formosa – now with 90-day visa exemption, Gold Card Visa for pros, and booming AI/tech scene. Taipei’s night markets, Taroko Gorge’s hike, Kenting’s beaches, and Sun Moon Lake’s serenity await under President Lai Ching-te. An ni how to the island of beauty!
Taiwan 2025 – Tech Hub and Nature Paradise
15+ million tourists expected in 2025. New high-speed rail extensions, Taiwan Tourism 2025 plan for sustainable growth, online Arrival Card from October 2025, and Asia’s most innovative long-stay visas.
Taiwan Visa Options 2025 – Easy Access
- 90-day visa exemption (60+ countries) for tourism/business
- eVisa – Online application for multiple entries, up to 90 days
- Gold Card Visa – 3 years (renewable) for professionals/digital nomads (US$160k income or PhD)
- Visitor Visa – Extendable for longer stays
Top Places in Taiwan
- Taipei – night markets, Taipei 101, temples
- Taroko National Park – gorges, hikes
- Sun Moon Lake – cycling, boating
- Jiufen & Shifen – old streets, sky lanterns
- Alishan – tea plantations, sunrise trains
- Kaohsiung – harbors, night markets
- Kenting National Park – beaches, corals
- Tainan – historical sites, street food
- Penghu Islands – azure waters
Taroko Gorge – Taiwan’s Grand Canyon
Investment & Long-Stay Opportunities
Focus on AI, semiconductors, quantum tech: tax incentives, R&D grants, 100% foreign ownership in promoted sectors. Three Major Programs for Investing in Taiwan 2.0: land concessions, loans. Taipei’s Silicon Valley vibe meets Hsinchu Science Park.
Taiwan Economy Snapshot 2025
GDP growth 3-4% | AI/semiconductors 40% of exports | World’s top chip producer
SIM / eSIM
Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone Tourist SIM 300–1500 TWD unlimited. eSIM via Airalo or Nomad for instant setup.
Leadership
President: Lai Ching-te (since May 2024)
Food & Culture
Night market heaven. Must-try: beef noodle soup, stinky tofu, bubble tea, xiao long bao, oyster omelets, Taiwan Beer. Festivals, temples, and warm hospitality everywhere.
Map of Taiwan
From Taipei skyscrapers to Kenting beaches
Welcome to Formosa
This Complete Guide to Taiwan 2025 proves why Taiwan is the ultimate blend of tech innovation, natural beauty, and culinary delights in East Asia.
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