COSCUP X Taiwan Gold Card: a Special Invitation to International Digital Professionals and Talents

To recruit international digital talents and accelerate the progress of domestic, industrial, and social digital transformation, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (moda) formulated and promulgated the “Foreign Special Professionals with Specialized Knowledge/Skills in the Digital Field ” on May 5, 2023. Furthermore, the Ministry announces the launch of incentives, the "International Digital Economy Talents Industry Exchanges and Taiwan Connection Program". These guidelines provide Employment Gold Card holders engaged in digital economy-related activities with incentives such as airfare and accommodation allowances to facilitate their contributions in the digital economy sector in Taiwan. The Ministry's aim is to attract a greater number of foreign digital talents to Taiwan and accelerate the digital transformation process within industries and society in Taiwan.

Employment Gold Card - The Most Convenient 4-in-1 Card with Five Key Benefits

  A single Employment Gold Card offers a range of versatile functions, including a Work Permit, Resident Visa, Alien Resident Certificate, and Re-entry Permit. Cardholders are granted the privilege of long-term residency in Taiwan, allowing them to freely seek employment, switch jobs at their convenience, and legally take on part-time work. Additionally, it permits multiple entries and exits from Taiwan. With just one Employment Gold Card in hand, procedures are streamlined for time efficiency. Furthermore, holding the Employment Gold Card provides access to optimized tax benefits, eligibility for national health insurance, family reunion visas, and the possibility to apply for permanent residency.

Qualify for the "Employment Gold Card in The Digital Field " with Any of the Following Criteria

1. Foreign individuals with at least eight years of relevant professional experience in digital economy-related industries or fields may qualify for recommendation by our country's overseas missions or central ministries, or by providing relevant supporting documentation. This documentation may include participation in internationally recognized professional platforms with project work, contributions to digital initiatives in the public or social innovation sectors, and the submission of verifiable records.
2. Employed in a relevant field with a recent monthly salary of at least NT$160,000.
3. Graduated from a university ranked in the Top 500 worldwide and holding a doctoral degree from that institution.
4. Those with expertise in the products or services required in the digital economy-related industries or fields, have obtained a doctoral degree in related fields at a domestic or foreign university, and have either receive domestic or foreign awards recognized by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, or have more than four years of work experience in related fields..

Apply Early for a Chance to Receive Extra Incentives!

From now until October 31, 2024, Gold Card holders visiting Taiwan for business purposes can enjoy a one-time bonus allocation for airfare, accommodation expenses, internet fees, and other related business expenses during their stay in Taiwan.

1. Definition of Digital Economy
   The “digital economy” 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 “digital economy”). Its fields and categories include but are not limited to the following:

   • 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
   • 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.

2. Qualifications
   Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and fulfill all obligations to qualify. Additionally, each person may only apply once.

   • Eligibility:
     Holders of the Employment Gold Card who are engaged in businesses related to the digital economy or employed in digital fields are given priority.
   • Obligations:
     Obligations include but are not limited to participating in activities related to the digital economy in Taiwan (including conducting business activities, attending exhibitions, forums, competitions, symposiums, strategy meetings, workshops, matchmaking and exchange events, etc.), and executing business fully connected to Taiwan’s digital economy industries such as:
     • Employed by the company registered in Taiwan.
     • Providing consultation services for companies registered in Taiwan in executing business.
     • Having business and technological cooperation with industries in Taiwan.
     • Establishing the business entity in Taiwanese startup companies and industrial parks.
     • Serving as an instructor for contests, workshops or as a contest judge.
     • Serving as a forum host, lecturer or speaker.
     • Participating in the Hackathon, Demo Pitch, and other contests or roadshows.
     • Participating as an exhibitor in exhibitions and meetings related to the digital economy and startups in Taiwan.

3. Application Process
   Individual applications and proxy applications from Taiwan domestic units are accepted. The units eligible to submit proxy applications are limited to organizers in Taiwan conducting events related to the digital economy, and they can be industries, academic circles, research institutions, associations, alliances, industrial communities, etc.
   Applicants, whether individuals or organizations, are required to submit their applications online and complete the application process before arriving in Taiwan. All applications must be submitted in advance. The applicant shall apply for the industry exchange at least 15 working days prior to their arrival in Taiwan. The applying unit shall apply for the industry exchange at least 30 working days before the event is held.

4. More Information:
   In order to provide a more convenient and expedited application process, we kindly request that you include the following statement at the Reference section in the last page of the system's CV: " This application is made with the invitation and recommendation of the Taipei Computer Association (TCA). " This step will help prioritize your Gold Card application. Additionally, please ensure to select "Digital Field" from the dropdown menu on the application form to specify your area of expertise.

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2024 COSCUP_數位領域就業金卡暨來臺交流措施

歡迎國際數位領域人才來臺 就業金卡五大權益攬專才 再加碼來臺交流措施

為擴大吸引國際數位人才來臺交流、工作或創業，數位發展部擴大推動「數位領域」就業金卡，除了於112年5月5日公告增定「外國特定專業人才具有數位領域特殊專長」，並再加碼推出「數位經濟國際人才來臺參與產業交流推動計畫」，提供就業金卡持有人，來臺進行數位經濟相關業務，可享機票、住宿費與相關商務費用一次。期能爭取更多外國數位人才來臺，加速國內產業與社會數位轉型進程。

臺灣就業金卡-四卡合一最便利、享有五大權益

一張就業金卡具有多種功能，包含工作許可、居留簽證、外僑居留證以及重入國許可證，允許持卡者可以長期在臺居留，自由尋職、隨時就業、合法兼職與自由轉換工作，也可允許多次出入境臺灣。只要一張就業金卡在手，省時又有效率。獲得就業金卡後，同時提供優化租稅、加入健保、依親簽證、申請永居等相關權益。

數位領域就業金卡資格條件

1. 外國人才具有數位經濟相關產業或領域8年以上相關專業經驗，經我國駐外館處或中央部會推薦，或檢具相關佐證文件者（例如：曾參與業界認可的國際專業平台並有專案作品，或以數位方式投入公益或社會創新，並提出可核實的紀錄等）
2. 在數位經濟相關產業或領域任職，最近月薪達新臺幣16萬元以上者，均可申請「數位領域」就業金卡。
3. 取得世界前五百名大學博士學位。
4. 具有博士學位搭配4年以上工作經驗或得獎實績。

即日起至113年10月底止 獲得金卡者有機會享交流措施的福利

即日起至113年10月31日止，持金卡來臺進行數位經濟相關業務，可享機票、住宿費、網路費與來臺期間商務相關支出一次。

一、數位經濟領域定義
本須知所稱數位經濟，泛指透過數位產業帶動的經濟活動，加上非數位產業透過數位科技之創新活動（依OECD與英國數位經濟之定義），其領域類別包含但不限於：
(一)創新科技應用：人工智慧，如機器學習、深度學習、影像辨識、語意分析；資料科學，如資料處理、資料分析、資料視覺化、網路爬蟲；智慧聯網，如物聯網、5G通訊、雲端運算、通訊科技等。
(二)數位經濟發展：數位行銷、金融科技、電子商務、共享經濟、數位內容（如：AR/VR、3D設計、UI/UX設計等）、數位經濟政策研究分析、國際市場投資分析等。

二、申請資格：
符合身分資格並達成義務事項者，方具申請資格。每人限以申請1次為原則。

(一) 身分資格
從事數位經濟相關業務之就業金卡持有人，並以數位領域就業金卡持有人為優先申請對象。

(二) 義務事項
來臺參與數位經濟相關活動（含洽商、展覽、論壇、競賽、研討會、策略會議、工作坊、媒合交流活動等），並執行與國內數位經濟產業深度連結之業務，包括但不限於：
　* 獲國內企業聘僱。
　* 提供國內企業業務執行、顧問諮詢服務。
　* 與國內產業進行商業、技術等合作。
　* 進駐國內新創、產業等相關園區。
　* 擔任競賽、工作坊指導講師或競賽評審。
　* 擔任論壇主持、講者或與談人。
　* 參與黑客松、Demo Pitch等競賽、路演活動。
　* 以參展商身分來臺參與數位經濟、新創相關展會。

三、申請方式：
受理個人申請或國內單位代理申請。代理申請單位限為國內數位經濟相關活動之主辦單位，可為產業、學界、研究機構、公協會、聯盟與產業社群等單位。

請申請人或申請單位，於來臺前進行線上申請並完成申請程序，申請人以來臺前至少15個工作天前提出申請為原則；申請單位以活動辦理前至少30個工作天前提出申請為原則。

四、相關資訊：
為了提供更方便、快速的申請流程，我們建議您在系統簡歷最後一頁的參考部分中註明以下聲明：「此申請是在台北市電腦公會(TCA)的邀請和推薦下提出」。 此步驟將有助於優先追蹤您的金卡申請。此外，請確保從申請系統的下拉式選單中，選擇「數位領域」做為您的專業領域。

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