Moving to Taiwan from Bhutan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bhutan to Taiwan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bhutan 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

The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Bhutan.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BT
5.7%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

BT
$14,000
TW
$47,800

Taiwan performs significantly better than Bhutan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BT
72.3 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BT
27.0
TW
4.0

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

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan 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.

Bhutan passport

Bhutan passport holder visiting Taiwan

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

Taiwan passport holder visiting Bhutan

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

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?

From major Taiwan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Bhutan and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.

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At a Glance

BT TW
Population 867,775 23,580,712
Currency Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages Dzongkha Chinese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +975 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110