Moving To
Taiwan

MOVING TO TAIWAN? HERE'S HOW TO MAKE YOUR RELOCATION
STRESS-FREE!

Taiwan (previously Formosa), a democratic republic in East Asia, is formally known as the
Republic of China since it once ruled mainland China. Taiwan is one of the world's most
densely populated nations, with roughly 648 people per square kilometer. Most live in the
central metropolitan region, including Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung. With the world's
21st-largest economy, Taiwan is praised for its press freedom, healthcare, public education,
economic freedom, and human development and is classified as an advanced industrial
country.

The East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait that divides it from the Asian continent, and several
islands surround Taiwan, which is located in the Western Pacific off the southern coast of
mainland China. The island's eastern half is dominated by beautiful mountain ranges,
making it one of the world's tallest islands, while undulating plains dominate the western
half. Taiwan is one of the Four Asian Tigers, with a developed high-income economy. It has a
highly industrialized economy with cutting-edge technologies, including nanotechnology,
communications, and biotechnology.

Taiwan might be your ideal expat location if you're seeking new chances or cultural

encounters. Taiwanese culture in the twenty-first century incorporates traditional Chinese

and Japanese features and Western influences. Despite its tumultuous connection with

mainland China, Taiwan is a secure and industrialized nation that can provide thrilling

experiences.

Taiwan is heavily urbanized, with about 80% of the people living in cities.
The island's legal status has been contested since the end of the Chinese Civil War. Few nations recognize Taiwan as a country because of the One-China Policy
Unofficial representative offices handle many of the regular diplomatic responsibilities, such as visas.
Expats who want to work in the United States must first get a work permit. In most circumstances, the application will be handled by their company.

CLIMATE IN TAIWAN

Taiwan's climate is tropical. Summers are hot and humid, with pleasant winters. Even
though it rains all year, the summer months are the wettest. Typhoon season begins
towards the end of summer and lasts until the middle of October. Taiwan's temperatures
fluctuate from a high of 90°F (32°C) in the summer to a low of 54°F (12°C) in the winter.

Foreigners relocating to Taiwan are unlikely to be harmed by political issues because the
country is relatively safe. In reality, people who live there like Taiwan's cultural diversity,
contemporary conveniences, and openness to the rest of the globe.

EDUCATION & SCHOOLS IN TAIWAN

Taiwan's education system provides high-quality schools for both domestic and
international students. Mandarin Chinese is the official language of teaching in Taiwanese
schools. On the other hand, expats migrating to Taiwan with children will discover many
foreign schools in Taipei. On average, private international schools pay between 3000 NT$
and 8000 NT$ per year.

TAIWANESE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Most Taiwanese natives and expats say they are happy with its healthcare system.
Foreigners also claim that people who relocate to Taiwan must get national health insurance
and a "Health IC" card on the first day of employment. Those who hold a "Health IC" card
must bring it with them anytime they visit a healthcare facility in Taiwan.

Taiwan' healthcare system is mainly backed by taxes paid by legal residents and citizens.

In Taiwan, a handful of private hospitals have English-speaking physicians and invoices
written in English. In addition, many foreigners choose private insurance to avoid waiting in
line.

CULTURE

Taiwanese Mandarin is the official language. However, Min Nan Chinese and Hakka are
widely spoken. The Chinese New Year, which occurs at the end of January or the beginning
of February, is one of the most important festivals of the year. Taoism, Buddhism, and
Christianity are the three largest religions in the nation. Remember that Taiwan does not
use the same calendar as the rest of the globe. The 'year zero' of the Minguo calendar is
1911, the year it was founded. Many papers, however, will show both the Western and
Minguo years.

COST OF LIVING IN TAIWAN

Taiwan's capital, Taipei, is the country's largest and most expensive city. The cost of living in
Taichung and Kaohsiung, the island's other two major cities, is slightly lower but higher than
in the countryside. The following are the usual monthly expenditures that expats in Taiwan
face: utility bills are roughly 60 NT$, the Internet is 20 NT$, and a cup of coffee is 2 NT$.

EMPLOYMENT IN TAIWAN

Many available employment vacancies in Taiwan are primarily aimed at local professionals
due to Taiwan's world-class education system. With this in mind, you may face stiff
competition when seeking a job as an expat in Taiwan. If you wish to come to Taiwan and
start working there, you must understand Mandarin Chinese.

It is preferable to have a job lined up before going to Taiwan. You can go through websites
that list job vacancies in various Taiwanese firms. There are several employment openings in
IT, engineering, management, finance and banking, and biotechnology. English teaching
professions are also popular among Taiwanese expats.