How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
Applicants in Hong Kong or Macao apply through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (or other designated bodies), which forwards to the NIA; applicants overseas apply through ROC missions; the application must be made in person (not online). A multiple-entry permit valid for one year is issued; each stay is six months, extendable once by no more than six months, with a maximum total stay of one year per permit; fee NT$1,000. The official source does not state the family member's rights, such as work, or any route to longer-term status.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- Rights of the family member (e.g. work) and any route to longer-term status are not stated.
- https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141942/
(I) For applicants in Hong Kong or Macao: They should apply through institutions or designated organizations established or commissioned by the Executive Yuan, or through private groups (such as the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office [Hong Kong Office] or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office [Macao Office]), which will forward the application to the National Immigration Agency (referred to as NIA) for processing.
- https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141942/
(II) For applicants overseas: They should apply through our embassies, consulates, representative offices, offices, or other institutions authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141979/
(III) Immediate family members of foreign professionals who have been granted a residence permit must also apply in person.
- https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/141942/
(III) Application for entry to Taiwan by immediate family members of approved specialized professionals: 1. Eligibility: Immediate family members of specialized professionals who have been granted residence. 2. Required Documents: In addition to the documents specified in section B, applicants must also provide: (1) Proof of familial relationship. (2) One copy of the valid residence permit of the specialized professional. 3. Permit type and validity: Applicants may apply for a multiple-entry permit with a validity of one year. 4. Duration of stay: The stay period is six months, with the possibility to apply for an extension once, not exceeding six months. The total stay for each permit is a maximum of one year. 5. Fee: NT$1,000.
