{"id":2860,"date":"2023-11-03T15:26:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T07:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/?page_id=2860"},"modified":"2024-02-14T12:42:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T04:42:23","slug":"taiwan-digital-field-gold-card","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/taiwan-digital-field-gold-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwan Digital Field Gold Card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wca2024-ticket-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wca2024-has-gradient-text\" style=\"font-size:clamp(1.743rem, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 2.245), 3rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Next Stop, Taiwan!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to introduce an incredible opportunity for all attendees to join us on an exciting adventure!<br>The Taiwan Ministry of Digital Affairs (moda) has paved the way for international digital talents like you through the Gold Card in the Digital Field. This program is your ticket to industry exchanges within Taiwan, including the chance to attend fantastic events like WordCamp Asia 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7ff83df6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray);border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:1em;padding-bottom:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/seminars.tca.org.tw\/D10o04091.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Help<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/coa.immigration.gov.tw\/coa-frontend\/four-in-one\/entry\/golden-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>*If you would like to get 1-on-1 help from TCA (<a href=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/sponsor\/digi-gold-card-community\/\">Taipei Computer Association<\/a>, the executing agency), make sure to select <strong>WordCamp Asia 2024<\/strong> in the form.<\/em><br><em>** When applying for Gold Card, please ensure to select <strong>Digital Field<\/strong> to specify your area of expertise<\/em>.<br><em>*** A more detailed application tutorial please see <a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wca2024-has-gradient-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fbf9b0ad wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:64px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:64px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center wca2024-heading-font has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57d4a309a192532a8ce8b569d76ea57a\">Why Should I Apply for Digital Field Gold Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center wca2024-heading-font has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13b270e39b0b8f8a4b7d3a6f1c516927\">The 4-in-1 Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12243e0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wca2024-what-to-expect-card has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a1c0e64 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:5px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52b864f0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading wca2024-has-gradient-text has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-486df4bc4da36be1bd8a80a9735c5b8e\" style=\"font-size:clamp(31.609px, 1.976rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.722), 56px);\">1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-44812e218f64f7d5eaf0fec77e33a15d\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.339), 32px);\">Work Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.67), 20px);\">Allows cardholders to seek employment freely, obtain employment at any time, work any part-time job legally, and freely change jobs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wca2024-what-to-expect-card has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a1c0e64 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:5px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52b864f0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading wca2024-has-gradient-text has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-025c4237c46daee935e3a046da3f4778\" style=\"font-size:clamp(31.609px, 1.976rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.722), 56px);\">2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f10fe96e68bef85c298eb22cf9c971e\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.339), 32px);\">Resident Visa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.67), 20px);\">Long-term visa which allows cardholders to stay in Taiwan for more than 180 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wca2024-what-to-expect-card has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a1c0e64 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:5px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52b864f0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading wca2024-has-gradient-text has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e527532761b9182ffd049f35d40b22ae\" style=\"font-size:clamp(31.609px, 1.976rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.722), 56px);\">3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4a720669c01b2f2a12876390dd70c978\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.339), 32px);\">Alien Resident Certificate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.67), 20px);\">A physical ID card proving that you can live in Taiwan legally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wca2024-what-to-expect-card has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1a1c0e64 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:5px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52b864f0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading wca2024-has-gradient-text has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f4aeb8e2ad89d75c4ac69b1da073001\" style=\"font-size:clamp(31.609px, 1.976rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.722), 56px);\">4<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3e3a34631f84ef1a13a8d8db35c783d\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.339), 32px);\">Re-entry Permit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.67), 20px);\">Allows unlimited entry and exit from Taiwan (even during COVID-19).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wca2024-heading-font\">One-time Travel Incentive to Taiwan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive a US$1,300 to US$2,750 travel incentive to Taiwan based on your region. Reimbursable items include flight tickets, accommodation fees, Internet fees, and event tickets in Taiwan. For more details, please read <a href=\"https:\/\/digigoldcard.tca.org.tw\/page\/c81e728d9d4c2f636f067f89cc14862c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Guideline: Coverage Items and Limits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">other benefits<\/a> include access to National Health Insurance, reduced income taxes in Taiwan for the first 5 years, and the ability to lease and own property in Taiwan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wca2024-has-gradient-text wca2024-heading-font\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Can I Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is welcome to apply if you meet <strong>ONE or more of the following requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Working Seniority<\/span>: Over 8 years of professional experience in the digital economy sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Compensation<\/span>: Employed in a relevant field with a recent monthly salary of at least NT$160,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Academic Achievement<\/span>: Graduated from a university ranked in the Top 500 worldwide and holding a doctoral degree from that institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Relevant Expertise<\/span>: Included academic certifications, winning awards, or having more than 4 years of relevant work experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More qualification details are <a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/qualification\/field-of-digital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the Gold Card in the Digital Field, you will need to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/ws.ndc.gov.tw\/Download.ashx?u=LzAwMS9hZG1pbmlzdHJhdG9yLzI5L3JlbGZpbGUvMC8xNTI3NS81NDdiZmNmNy0wOGVhLTQ3ZGQtOWMwYy05Mjc2MWVmNjc4MTQucGRm&amp;n=5aSW5ZyL54m55a6a5bCI5qWt5Lq65omNLeaVuOS9jemgmOWfn%2bewoeatt%2bihqF%2foi7Hora%2fniYgucGRm&amp;icon=..pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Foreign Special Professionals with Specialized Knowledge\/Skills in the Digital Field&#8221; document<\/a>, regardless of the qualification you choose. In the &#8220;\u25a1 Other Relevant Important Experiences&#8221; section, <mark style=\"background-color:#ecc058\" class=\"has-inline-color\">we recommend including all WordCamp and other tech event organizer\/speaker experiences, as well as Make WordPress team representative or contributor experiences.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#ecc058\" class=\"has-inline-color\">We also recommend including your profile at WordPress.org, LinkedIn, GitHub, Dribbble, portfolio website, and anything that can showcase your professional experiences in your CV\/resume. <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Gold Card&nbsp;costs anywhere between US$100 and US$310 depending on your nationality and the duration of the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7ff83df6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray);border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:1em;padding-bottom:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/seminars.tca.org.tw\/D10o04091.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Help<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/coa.immigration.gov.tw\/coa-frontend\/four-in-one\/entry\/golden-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>*If you would like to get 1-on-1 help from TCA (<a href=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/sponsor\/digi-gold-card-community\/\">Taipei Computer Association<\/a>, the executing agency), make sure to select <strong>WordCamp Asia 2024<\/strong> in the form.<\/em><br><em>** When applying for Gold Card, please ensure to select <strong>Digital Field<\/strong> to specify your area of expertise<\/em>.<br><em>*** A more detailed application tutorial please see <a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center wca2024-has-gradient-text wca2024-heading-font\" id=\"faq\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the Digital Economy?<\/summary>\n<p>The \u201cdigital economy\u201d mentioned in these Guidelines refers to economic activities driven by digital industries, along with innovation activities of non-digital industries through digital technology (in accordance with the OECD [Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development] and British definitions of \u201cdigital economy\u201d). Its fields and categories include but are not limited to the following\uff1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(A) Application of Innovation Technology: Including artificial intelligence such as machine learning, deep learning, image recognition, and semantic analysis; data sciences such as data processing, data analysis, data visualization, and web scraping; smart networking such as Internet of Things (IoT), 5G communications, cloud computing, and communications technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(B) Development of the Digital Economy: Including digital marketing, financial technology (FinTech), e-commerce, sharing economy, digital content (such as AR\/VR, 3D design, UI\/UX design, etc.), research and analysis of digital economy policies, and investment analysis for international markets.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Uploading Document Guidelines<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Documents must be in English or Chinese<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your documents are <strong>not<\/strong> in English or Chinese, please attach a translation to either English or Chinese. You have the option to translate the documents yourself and attach both the translated and original documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional<\/strong> <strong>Document Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before<\/strong> submitting your Gold Card application, please note that documents issued by the following countries\/regions require additional verification by an overseas ROC representative office: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bengal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cuba, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Some exceptions apply; please refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/faq\/do-my-documents-need-to-be-verified-by-an-overseas-roc-representative-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For verification submission, document delivery must be done in the representative office, while you can receive the document back by mail after processing. If entrusting someone else, please ensure to fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boca.gov.tw\/cp-207-454-a8064-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Form for Authentication<\/a>. The verification process typically takes about 2 working days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letter of Taiwanese Guarantee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold Card applicants from designated countries will be asked by the overseas missions of the R.O.C. to provide Letter of Guarantee for Visa Application to the Republic of China. These countries include Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and Syria. For more details, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/faq\/do-i-need-to-provide-a-letter-of-guarantee-to-apply-for-the-gold-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a sponsor, speaker, volunteer, table lead, or organizer of WordCamp Asia 2024, you can request the Letter of Guarantee from us. If you are an attendee of WordCamp Asia 2024, we will review based on your contribution to WordPress. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:asia-local@wordcamp.org\">asia-local@wordcamp.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does the Gold Card cost?<\/summary>\n<p>The cost depends on the country of citizenship and the duration of the Gold Card. The application fee is nonrefundable regardless of the results of your application. For more details, please see <a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/application\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Step 1 Section 4: Payment and E-Mail Confirmation \u2197<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does the process take?<\/summary>\n<p>A perfect application takes 30 days, however, if additional supporting documents are requested, expect a time frame of 50-60 days. For a detailed timeline on how long it takes, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/faq\/how-long-does-the-application-take\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I apply for travel incentive?<\/summary>\n<p>You must have a Gold Card application approved before you can <a href=\"https:\/\/digigoldcard.tca.org.tw\/page\/a87ff679a2f3e71d9181a67b7542122c\">apply for the travel incentive<\/a>. You need to apply at least <strong>15 working days prior<\/strong> to your arrival in Taiwan, and fulfill obligations in Taiwan (such as attending WordCamp Asia 2024). Read more details about <a href=\"https:\/\/digigoldcard.tca.org.tw\/page\/eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Incentive Process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to visit the embassy\/overseas ROC representative office?<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/faq\/do-my-documents-need-to-be-verified-by-an-overseas-roc-representative-office\/\">Additional Document Verification<\/a> (before you submit Gold Card application): Documents issued by some countries\/regions require additional verification by an overseas ROC representative office. Please read FAQ \u2192 Uploading Document Guidelines \u2192 Additional Document Verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/application\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STEP 2: Passport Check<\/a>: For overseas applications (except Hong Kong\/Macau applications), your passport will have to be inspected at your chosen Bureau of Consular Affairs or ROC mission\/office. Under normal circumstances, this process should take a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/application\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goldcard.nat.gov.tw\/en\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STEP 3: Receiving your Gold Card<\/a>: After verification, you will receive an email stating your passport has been inspected and the Gold Card application was approved, you will then pick up the Gold Card after you arrive in Taiwan. We recommend to choose <mark style=\"background-color:#f3d795\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Taipei City Service Center<\/mark> when choosing <mark style=\"background-color:#f3d795\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Location of Collection<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taipei City Service Center<br>Address: No. 15, Guangzhou St., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100-66, Taiwan, ROC.<br>Chinese Address: \u81fa\u5317\u5e02\u5ee3\u5dde\u885715\u865f1\u6a13<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who can I contact about the Gold Card?<\/summary>\n<p>Gold Card is organized by Taiwan Ministry of Digital Affairs (moda) and executed by Taipei Computer Assosciation (TCA). If you would like to get 1 on 1 service from TCA, please fill out the form <a href=\"https:\/\/seminars.tca.org.tw\/D10o04091.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> or see contact information below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/digigoldcard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Team DIGI Gold Card<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>General Gold Card Questions:<br><\/em>Jill Chang <a href=\"mailto:jill_chang@mail.tca.org.tw\">jill_chang@mail.tca.org.tw<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Dana Liu <a href=\"mailto:preedanan@mail.tca.org.tw\">preedanan@mail.tca.org.tw<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Application of Industry Exchange Incentives Questions:<\/em><strong><em><br><\/em><\/strong>Vicky Ho <a href=\"mailto:vicky_ho@mail.tca.org.tw\">vicky_ho@mail.tca.org.tw<\/a>&nbsp;<br>Kelly Chuang <a href=\"mailto:kelly_chuang@mail.tca.org.tw\">kelly_chuang@mail.tca.org.tw<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next Stop, Taiwan! 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