Unregistered nationals‧
AF358 Investment Residency
Applicable to investment in Taiwan with an amount of NT$10 million or more,
and non-domiciled nationals who meet other relevant conditions
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Two stages of investment immigration to Taiwan for nationals without household registration
Application for residency
Stage 1
You can apply if you meet all the basic application conditions, and if approved, you can come to Taiwan to stay
The spouse and minor children of the main applicant who do not have registered permanent residence may also apply for residency in Taiwan if they meet the relevant conditions
Stage 2
Apply for settlement
After obtaining the residence permit, you must fulfill the business obligations related to investment immigration, and meet various application conditions, including the number of days of residence in Taiwan, before you can apply for settlement.
If the criteria are approved, you can then apply for citizenship and obtain a Taiwan ID card and passport.
The spouses and minor children of unregistered nationals who come to Taiwan to live as relatives can also apply for settlement together if they meet various application requirements including the number of days of residence in Taiwan.
Basic application conditions
AF358 Investment Residency
stage 1
Meets the definition of a " non-domesticated national "
Investment in Taiwan amounts to NT$10 million
Investment in Taiwan has been reviewed and approved by the competent authority
National Police Criminal Record Certificate of the place of residence or residence
Pass a residency health check
Relatives [spouse/minor children] accompanying regulations
Relatives of unregistered nationals:
You can apply for AF359 dependent residence and accompany the main applicant of AF358 investment residence to Taiwan.
Relatives of foreigners, Hong Kong and Macao residents, and people from the mainland:
It is also possible to apply for long-term residence in Taiwan with the main applicant of AF358 investment residence, but the certificate of residence that can be applied for, the method of application, and whether it is issued or not are subject to relevant regulations and the competent authority will review the situation on a case-by-case basis.
settle down
stage 2
The applicant's investment business in Taiwan must maintain normal operations, and the competent authority will conduct multiple evaluations based on the business profile of the invested business to determine whether the business meets the requirements.
The evaluation factors generally include but are not limited to various aspects such as the amount of turnover, whether to set up a physical storefront, and the number of employees employed.
Invested business
Must fulfill operational obligations
The applicant must meet one of the three conditions for the number of days in Taiwan:
A. 1 year of continuous residence:
Have stayed in Taiwan for one year continuously and have not left the country during this period.
B. Residency for 2 years:
Have lived in Taiwan for 2 years and have accumulated more than 270 days in Taiwan each year.
C. Residency for 5 years:
Have lived in Taiwan for 5 years and have accumulated more than 183 days in Taiwan each year.
Applicantmust meet the number of days in Taiwan
Provide relevant documents such as medical examination reports in accordance with the regulations of the competent authority.
The remaining conditions are subject to the requirements of the competent authority according to the individual circumstances.
Meet other conditions and submit documents required by the competent authority
Relatives [spouse/minor children] accompanying regulations
The spouses and minor children of unregistered nationals who come to Taiwan to live as relatives can also apply for settlement together if they meet various application requirements including the number of days of residence in Taiwan.
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Basic process of residence application
Depending on the situation of the case,
The actual number and order of procedures to be completed must be adjusted accordingly.
Therefore, the basic flow shown below is for reference only.
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Approved by the competent authority
complete the investment and
Company establishment/change registration
Related procedures
Prepare all documents
such as medical reports, national
Police Criminal Record Certificate , etc.
at the applicant's location
Application for a copy of the residence permit for investment
Or directly apply for an investment residence permit after entering Taiwan
The basic process of settlement application
LET US
DO THE WORK
FOR YOU
Depending on the situation of the case,
The actual number and order of procedures to be completed must be adjusted accordingly.
Therefore, the basic flow shown below is for reference only.
Welcome to contact Luming, we will customize the process for you!
common problem
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