Moving to Taiwan from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Taiwan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea to Taiwan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Papua New Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in poverty rate.
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 performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Sources: The World Factbook (2002–2022), World Bank (2022–2025), Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea (2016), Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Required
Taiwan passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
