2022 4,086 17.6 2030 5,569 24.1 2050 7,662 37.5 2070 7,080 43.6 Source: MOL Due to labor shortages in Taiwan, the government began introducing migrant workers, categorized into white-collar and blue-collar workers. Only white-collar professionals have the opportunity to obtain permanent residency. As of April 2024, Taiwan has issued work permits to 56,613 foreign professionals (Table 4) and 14,525 permits to special foreign professionals (Table 5). Table 4 Number of Valid Work Permits for Foreign Professionals Date Apr 2024 Total Specialized & Technical Skills Arts Overseas Coaches Cram Regular Chinese/Foreign Contract & School Teachers Investment Fulfillment Athletes Teachers Managers 56,613 32,993 2,094 3,712 6,573 3,079 315 7,847 Source: NDC 14 Table 5 Number of Valid Work Permits for Special Foreign Professionals Date Total Gold Card Standard Work Permit Apr 2024 14,525 9,942 4,583 Source: MOL 15 14 15 NDC, Official Letter No. 1130082001, June 28, 2024. Ibid. 32