Moving to Taiwan from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau to Taiwan. 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 Macau.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Macau performs better than Taiwan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Macau leads in life expectancy.
Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Taiwan
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Taiwan passport holder visiting Macau
Visa FreeData: 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 Macau and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
