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Taiwan Permanent residence for qualifying family of an elite special professional after one year

5 facts quoted from the official source

Accelerated permanent residence for a qualifying dependent covered by the elite special-professional family rule.

Route type
Family
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe current reform permits the specified qualifying family case to use a one-year residence period.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe applicant must be a qualifying dependent family member under the elite special-professional provision.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport valid for at least 6 months is required.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingApproved permanent residence has no fixed end date.via immigration.gov.tw
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Taiwan?
The official source states: Accelerated permanent residence for a qualifying dependent covered by the elite special-professional family rule.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.tw page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 5 points against the official source; 5 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source foreigntalentact.ndc.gov.twLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Taiwan government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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