Moving to Taiwan from Papua New Guinea

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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?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PG
32.0%
TW
90.0%

Taiwan performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
TW
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
TW
$47,800

Papua New Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Taiwan leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PG
69.4 yrs
TW
81.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
TW
4.0

Taiwan performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook

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

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Taiwan

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Taiwan.
Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

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

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.

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At a Glance

PG TW
Population 9,593,498 23,580,712
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin Chinese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +886
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 110