Permanent residence for spouse or child of a Taiwan citizen — ten-year route

(1) Foreign nationals who have legally resided in the Republic of China (R.O.C. (Taiwan), hereinafter referred to as “the State”) for five (5) consecutive years, with a residence of at least 183 days per year, or have household registration in the Taiwan Area and their foreign spouse or children have legally resided in the State for more than ten (10) years, with at least 183 days of residence per year for five (5) years, and meet the following requirements: a. Aged eighteen (18) or above. b. Have good conduct without any criminal record verified by a police criminal record certificate. c. Possess sufficient assets or skills to be self-supporting. However, this requirement does not apply to spouses who have household registration in the Taiwan Area. d. Serve the national interests of the State.

(1) Foreign nationals who have legally resided in the Republic of China (R.O.C. (Taiwan), hereinafter referred to as “the State”) for five (5) consecutive years, with a residence of at least 183 days per year, or have household registration in the Taiwan Area and their foreign spouse or children have legally resided in the State for more than ten (10) years, with at least 183 days of residence per year for five (5) years, and meet the following requirements: a. Aged eighteen (18) or above. b. Have good conduct without any criminal record verified by a police criminal record certificate. c. Possess sufficient assets or skills to be self-supporting. However, this requirement does not apply to spouses who have household registration in the Taiwan Area. d. Serve the national interests of the State.

a. Dependent Family Members: (i) Proof of family relationship (including marriage certificate or birth certificate, and identification documents of the family member being depended upon). (ii) Relevant documentation for adult children who are unable to live independently due to physical or mental disabilities.

(1) Foreign nationals who have legally resided in the Republic of China (R.O.C. (Taiwan), hereinafter referred to as “the State”) for five (5) consecutive years, with a residence of at least 183 days per year, or have household registration in the Taiwan Area and their foreign spouse or children have legally resided in the State for more than ten (10) years, with at least 183 days of residence per year for five (5) years, and meet the following requirements: a. Aged eighteen (18) or above. b. Have good conduct without any criminal record verified by a police criminal record certificate. c. Possess sufficient assets or skills to be self-supporting. However, this requirement does not apply to spouses who have household registration in the Taiwan Area. d. Serve the national interests of the State.

f. Proof of one of the following circumstances of assets or skills: However, spouses of nationals with household registration in the Taiwan Area, individuals permitted to continue residence under Subparagraphs 1 to 4 of Paragraph 4 of Article 31 of the Act following the death of or divorce from an R.O.C. (Taiwan) national spouse, applicants applying under Paragraphs 3 to 5 of Article 25 of the Act, or applicants applying under Paragraphs 5, 7, and 8 of the preceding point are exempt from this requirement.

(i) In the past year (referring to the twelve (12 months prior to the application month or the period from January to December of the preceding year), if the average monthly income in the State exceeds twice the announced minimum wage by the Ministry of Labor (MOL)

(ii) Ownership of personal and real property in the State with an appraised total value exceeding NTD 5,000,000 for more than one (1) year.

2. Application Procedure: Apply at the service station of the National Immigration Agency (hereinafter referred to as "the NIA") located in the place of residence.

(1) Foreign nationals who have legally resided in the Republic of China (R.O.C. (Taiwan), hereinafter referred to as “the State”) for five (5) consecutive years, with a residence of at least 183 days per year, or have household registration in the Taiwan Area and their foreign spouse or children have legally resided in the State for more than ten (10) years, with at least 183 days of residence per year for five (5) years, and meet the following requirements: a. Aged eighteen (18) or above. b. Have good conduct without any criminal record verified by a police criminal record certificate. c. Possess sufficient assets or skills to be self-supporting. However, this requirement does not apply to spouses who have household registration in the Taiwan Area. d. Serve the national interests of the State.

5. Processing Time: Fourteen (14) days.

6. Fees: NTD 10,000.

(4) During the period of permanent residency, if the average annual residence does not reach 183 days in the most recent five (5) years, the approval of permanent residency permit may be revoked or invalidated, and the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate will be canceled.