Moving to Taiwan from Gabon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gabon to Taiwan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Gabon to Taiwan, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Gabon and Taiwan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GA
72.0%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan performs significantly better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
TW
$47,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
TW
4.0

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

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Taiwan

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

Taiwan passport holder visiting Gabon

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

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?

Working remotely from Taiwan's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Gabon and Taiwan.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA TW
Population 2,340,613 23,580,712
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages French Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110