The Taiwan Investor Visa requires a minimum US$200,000 business investment in a registered Taiwanese company. Investors must complete and verify their investment before applying.
The program allows investors to bring up to 7 representatives based on investment size, granting one additional visa for every US$500,000 invested above the minimum threshold.
To qualify for the Taiwan Investor Visa, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Investors holding an Alien Resident Certificate may qualify for permanent residency after five years of continuous residence, requiring physical presence of at least 183 days annually.
Following the grant of permanent residency, an additional five years of continuous residence are required before citizenship eligibility, during which applicants must maintain physical presence of at least six months per year.
To obtain citizenship, applicants must demonstrate successful integration into Taiwanese society by meeting several requirements: proficiency in Mandarin or Taiwanese, passing a civics and history examination, and proof of financial independence.
Financial requirements include earning income equivalent to at least twice the national minimum wage during the 12 months preceding the application, plus net assets of at least NT$5 million (US$160,000), which may include property holdings.
Taiwan naturalization requires renunciation of all other citizenships, as dual citizenship is not permitted under the current nationality law.
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Applications for this program may be directed to: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan), or R.O.C. overseas missions (embassies, consulates, and representative offices)
Legislation upon which this program is based: Regulations on the Operation of Foreign Investors or Representatives of Foreign Corporations Applying for Residence Visa (Wai (84) Ling-2-Tzu No. 84318488, August 11, 1995), in conjunction with the Statute Governing Issuance of R.O.C. Visas in Foreign Passport and Enforcement Rules for the Issuance of R.O.C. Visas to Foreign-Passport Holders
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