ARC/APRC: "work based" vs. "marriage based" (vs. "gold card") advantages and disadvantages

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@Noel

I am trying to wrap my head around the application categories for this new gold card for foreign professionals. Has anyone looked at this card and the requirements?

FYI

The Employment Gold Card Super-Thread

From Cabinet approves bill to attract skilled foreigners - Taipei Times Cabinet approves bill to attract skilled foreigners - Taipei Times The Cabinet yesterday approved a draft bill relaxing the restrictions on foreign white-collar workers in a bid to attract skilled foreigners for the government’s “Asian Silicon Valley” initiative. The draft bill would relax the regulatory constraints on residence and work permits, taxation, internships, healthcare and retirement benefits. The bill is aim…

@Drbobe

ARC
APRC
Gold Card

ARC: Alien Resident Certificates
This is what you need to get after you get any kind of residents visa.
Visa: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China(Taiwan)-Detailed Information on Republic of China Resident Visas
Arc: https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141970/

APRC: Alien Permanent Resident Certificates
Basically, after 5 years on ARC.

Gold Card: Employment Gold Card Permits for Foreign Special Professionals
https://foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw/en/Content_List.aspx?n=24C15F2CEE245632

@Drbobe

I am contemplating on opening an Buxiban

getting a marriage based ARC would be the easiest way for that, imo.