What status is obtained, how is it renewed, what longer-term residence/citizenship direction is officially stated, and what happens to the investment when relevant?
The status obtained is an Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (Plum Blossom Card). From 1 January of the year after issuance, if average annual residence over the most recent five years does not reach 183 days, the permanent residency permit is revoked or invalidated and the card cancelled; this does not apply to individuals stipulated in Article 19 of the Act for Foreign Professionals or those authorised by the NIA. The official source does not state a citizenship direction or what happens to the bond investment.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- The guideline does not state what happens to the bond investment after approval.
- The guideline does not state a citizenship direction.
- https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/147308/cp_news
0917 Guidelines for Foreigners Applying for Alien Permanent Resident
Certificate (Plum Blossom Card) for Individuals with Special Contributions,
Senior Professionals, and Investment Immigrants to the Republic of China
- https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/5478/141465/141808/147308/cp_news
(VII) Starting from January 1st of the year following the issuance of the
Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (Plum Blossom Card), if the average
annual residence does not reach 183 days over the most recent five (5) years,
the Permanent Residency Permit will be revoked or invalidated, and the Alien
Permanent Resident Certificate (Plum Blossom Card) will be canceled. However,
this provision does not apply to individuals stipulated in Article 19 of the
Act for Foreign Professionals or those authorized by the NIA.