Residence for an ROC national without household registration

lineal relatives by blood, spouses, siblings, or parents of spouses currently registered as residents in the Taiwan Area.

3. Born abroad to a parent who was a national with registered permanent residence in the Taiwan Area at the time of birth, or born after the death of a parent who was a national with registered permanent residence in the Taiwan Area at the time of death.

In cases where the familial relationship is established through adoption, the adoptee should be a minor and reside together with the adopter in the Taiwan Area, limited to two (2) persons.

(I) Applying under Subparagraphs 1 to 3 of Point 2: 1. Application form with a color, uncovered head photo (following the same specifications as a national ID photo). 2. Proof of residence or domicile (referring to the passport of the country of residence). However, for those who have not obtained citizenship in the country of residence, proof of permanent residency or long-term residency in the country of residence is required.

3. The ROC passport or documentation certifying ROC nationality, such as a nationality certificate, Overseas Chinese identity certificate (excluding documents certifying Chinese ethnicity issued by the Overseas Community Affairs Council), or military service documents issued by the Ministry of National Defense.

4. A nationwide criminal record certificate from the country of residence or domicile within one (1) year from the date of issuance (e.g., for residents in the United States, an FBI-issued nationwide criminal record certificate is required); minors are exempt from this requirement.

5. Health examination certificate issued within the last three (3) months (to be conducted by public or private hospitals designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and in compliance with the health examination checklist for residence or registered permanent residence as determined by them).

(I) Nationals without registered permanent residence in the Taiwan Area residing abroad (hereinafter referred to as "nationals without registered permanent residence") who meet any of the following circumstances may apply for residency in the Taiwan Area to the National Immigration Agency (hereinafter referred to as "the NIA").

2. R.O.C. (Taiwan) Resident Certificate (hereinafter referred to as "Resident Certificate").

(V) The duration of each extension of residency is three (3) years. However, in the following circumstances, the duration of the extension of residency is as follows:

1. For applicants under Items 7, 9 to 15 of Subparagraph 1 of Point 2: The validity period of the Resident Certificate is determined based on the duration of employment, study, training, or internship, and shall not exceed three (3) years at most.

4. A document proving that the original reason for residency still exists, such as: for family reunification, submit the Household Certificate or national ID card of the family member (original and photocopy, with the original returned after verification); for study, provide proof of enrollment; for employment, provide proof of work permit.

(II) The spouse and minor children of individuals under Items 1 to 11 of the preceding subparagraph may apply to accompany them. Those who do not apply to accompany may apply after the individual's entry permit and before the registered permanent residence permit.