Moving to Taiwan from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Taiwan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bahamas to Taiwan, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Taiwan.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BS
92.5%
TW
90.0%

Bahamas performs better than Taiwan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
TW
3.7%
Top income tax rate Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, 2016

the highest marginal rate on personal income

BS
0%
TW
45%

Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BS
74.7 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
11.1
TW
4.0

Taiwan performs significantly better than Bahamas across all family life metrics.

Sources: The World Factbook (2010–2022), World Bank (2024–2025), Ministry of Finance, Bahamas (2016), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas and Taiwan. To live, work, or study long-term in Taiwan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Taiwan's immigration authority.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Required
Bahamas passport holders need a visa to enter Taiwan.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Taiwan?

Usually fine from major cities in Taiwan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS TW
Population 403,033 23,412,899
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages English Chinese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 110