The Global Expat Hub
TaiwanNo retirement visa; retirees generally use family ties, the Gold Card (which doesn't require a job) or repeated visa-free stays. Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung are the hubs; Hualien for the coast and mountains.
What to compare
- Income or deposit threshold, and whether it must be a pension.
- Health insurance requirements and public-system access.
- Tax treatment of foreign pensions and any special retiree regimes.
- Path to permanent residency and time allowed abroad.
- Where retirees cluster: Tainan and Hualien.
Official & reference sources
Mid-range partners
Mid-range · partner listingRetirement communitiesManaged communities near Kaohsiung with healthcare access
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