Thailand VS Taiwan

Thailand

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Monthly Income $0
Tax Status Tax on Remitted Income Only
Processing 2 - 4 Weeks
Schengen ❌ No
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Taiwan

Employment Gold Card
Monthly Income $5,000
Tax Status Tax Resident (Progressive)
Processing 30 - 60 Days
Schengen ❌ No
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Our Verdict

If you are looking for affordability, Thailand is the better choice, requiring $0/mo compared to Taiwan's $5,000.

However, if you lack monthly income but have savings, you should choose Thailand, which explicitly allows asset-based qualification.