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Mexico vs Taiwan: the digital nomad visas compared

Verified data Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Mexico has the lower entry bar: €3,955 per month versus €4,400 for Taiwan.
  • Taiwan grants a longer initial stay (36 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Tax treatment differs: Mexico — standard resident taxation; Taiwan — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Mexico RT and the Taiwan Gold Card.
Criteria Mexico RT Taiwan Gold Card
Minimum income / month €3,955 (better) €4,400
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Salary / employment contract
Initial duration 1 year 3 years (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay 4 years No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Yes Yes
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Special tax regime (Tax incentives for foreign special professionals (Art. 20, Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals))
Health insurance Not required Required in practice
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €48.50 (better) ≈ €157
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country Online, Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 0.2–2 weeks 4–12 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Mexico RT →

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.

Insurance for Mexico → Insurance for Taiwan →

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