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- Grenada has the lower entry bar: €2,660 per month versus €4,400 for Taiwan.
- Taiwan grants a longer initial stay (36 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
- Only Taiwan offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
- Tax treatment differs: Grenada — foreign income exempt; Taiwan — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
| Criteria | Grenada Remote-Work Permit | Taiwan Gold Card |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | €2,660 (better) | €4,400 |
| Income basis | Salary / employment contract | Salary / employment contract |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 3 years (better) |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | No fixed limit | No fixed limit |
| Path to permanent residence | No | Yes (better) |
| Path to citizenship | No | Via permanent residence |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Tax treatment | Foreign income exempt (Remote Employment Act tax exemption (s.9) + statutory non-residence (s.10)) | Special tax regime (Tax incentives for foreign special professionals (Art. 20, Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals)) |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit) | Required in practice |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €1,292 | ≈ €157 (better) |
| Where to apply | Embassy / consulate, Online | Online, Embassy / consulate, In country |
| Processing time | 2–4 weeks | 4–12 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Grenada Remote-Work Permit →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Taiwan Gold Card →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Don't forget insurance
Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.
Sources
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act, 2021 (Act No. 3 of 2021) - full text incl. Schedule II Fees and Schedule III duties exemptions (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 s.4(1)(c) and s.6(1)(c) - EC$100,000 annual foreign income requirement (application and renewal) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 s.3(2)(c), s.4(1)(d), s.6(1)(d) - mandatory health insurance for the permit period (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 s.9 (no income tax on foreign income) and s.10 (presumption of non-residence) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 Schedule II - application and renewal fees (US$/EC$), and s.3(3)/s.6 one-year renewable validity (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Grenada Tourism Authority - Remote Employment Act overview (confirms EC$100,000 income, 1-year validity, US$1,500 individual fee, insurance & police certificate) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media NOW Grenada - Grenada approves remote-working legislation (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Citizen Remote - Grenada Digital Nomad Visa (indicative processing time and practical application steps; tier-3, not government) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Expat Exchange - Understanding the Health System in Grenada (public/private healthcare, General Hospital) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media USD to EUR exchange-rate history 2026 (FX basis for EUR conversions; 0.8612 on 15 Jun 2026) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Taiwan Employment Gold Card — official portal (overview) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government What is the Taiwan Employment Gold Card? (4-in-1 card, 1-3 yr validity, open work permit, dependants) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government How do I meet the salary requirements of the Gold Card application? (NTD 160,000/month; NTD 1,920,000/year; accepted/rejected proof) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Legal basis and benefits of tax incentives for foreign specialist professionals (50% above NTD 3,000,000, 5 years; Art. 20 Act / Art. 3 Regulations) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Can I apply for the Gold Card tax benefits? (eligibility: first-time work residency, no Taiwan tax residency/household registration in prior 5 years, 183 days) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Application Information — online steps, fees by validity/passport (NTD 3,700/4,700/5,700 non-US; 7,605/8,605/9,605 US abroad), 60+ business-day processing (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals — Tax Benefits (Art. 20; 50% of salary above NTD 3 million excluded for 5 years) (National Development Council) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Taiwan Gold Card — National Health Insurance (NHI) enrolment for cardholders and dependants (6-month wait; mandatory) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Taiwan Gold Card — APRC (permanent residence after 3 continuous years averaging 183+ days/year) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Taiwan – Applicability of Tax Incentives for Employment Gold Card Holders (KPMG GMS Flash Alert) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media TWD to EUR conversion reference (~0.02748 EUR/TWD, mid-June 2026 rate used for EUR figures) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15