Does Taiwan give citizenship by birth?

BY BIRTH: Birth within the territory of Taiwan does not automatically confer citizenship. Only when a child of unknown parentage is found is citizenship granted. This citizenship is removed, upon legitimization by a foreign parent. Child whose father is unknown or stateless but whose mother is a Taiwanese national.

Does Taiwan recognize dual citizenship?

Taiwan, also referred to as Republic of China (not to be confused with the People’s Republic of China), follows the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood) when it comes to citizenship. Taiwan permits dual citizenship. However, those becoming naturalized Taiwanese citizens must renounce the previous citizenship.

Can you give up Taiwan citizenship?

The law adheres largely to a principle of “single nationality,” requiring foreign nationals to renounce their original citizenship before becoming a Taiwanese citizen. Instead, foreign nationals can acquire an “Alien Permanent Resident Certificate” (APRC) after living in Taiwan for five years.

Can I bring my wife to Taiwan?

If you are the spouse or dependent of a foreigner who is in Taiwan with a work permit (ie. not a Taiwan citizen), you can also apply for a Resident Visa to join them but there are different rules you have to follow once there.

How can I settle in Taiwan?

If you wish to invest and settle in the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan), you can apply for a Resident visa for Investment. You must invest $200,000 in Taiwan in an active business, investment fund or any investment that is deemed to contribute to the country’s economy.

Can foreigners get married in Taiwan?

Taiwan law regarding marriage is very simple. Foreigners who want to marry in Taiwan will also need to provide written proof from their home government that they are single and legally free to marry. This document must then be authenticated by the Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs.

How can I permanently live in Taiwan?

Permanent residency: an alien will be qualified for a permanent residency application if he/she is legally resided in Taiwan for 5 consecutive years, having been physically present in the country for at least 183 days each calendar year.

Can you work on a spouse visa Taiwan?

The new work permit was introduced on July 26, 2017. The new work permit is available to foreign national spouses of expatriates who have work permits for Class A professional or technical employment. The spouse must also do Class A professional or technical work.

How old do you have to be to become a citizen of Taiwan?

Note that these requirements are applicable for those aged 20 and over: if you’re 19 or younger, you’re considered a dependent and can become a citizen through shuffling paperwork instead. Also worth noting is if you’re male and 19-36 years old, you’ll need to deal with Taiwan’s practice of conscription to serve in the military for a year.

Can a foreign spouse get a marriage waiver?

The waiver needs to show that the marriage was entered into in good faith, and not just for the purposes of securing U.S. citizenship for the foreign spouse. Some examples that prove the marriage was entered into in good faith include children being born of the marriage or that the parties jointly held property together during the marriage.

What to do if your spouse is from a foreign country?

If the parties are married for two years and still desire to remain married they can together petition Immigration and Naturalization Services in hopes that the foreign spouse will be awarded full U.S. citizenship.

When to apply for Taiwanese citizenship through descent?

Your age factors highly into you claiming for Taiwanese nationality through descent. According to an immigration officer who I was speaking to, he stated that I should apply for Taiwanese citizenship while I was still 19. This is because Taiwan recognises people under 19 as dependants.

Is it legal for foreigners to marry in Taiwan?

A: Yes, Taiwan was the first country in Asia to allow same-sex marriage. However it is only allowed for foreigners who are citizens of countries in which same sex marriage is legal. Q: Is same-sex/gay marriage to foreigners allowed in Taiwan?

Can a child take their father’s last name in Taiwan?

A: Usually children in Taiwan will take their father’s last name. However it is not uncommon for children to take their mother’s name, especially for a son if there are no other male children in the mother’s family.

When did I Have my Baby in Taiwan?

I have recently gone through the birth of two children in Taiwan, born in 2017 and 2020. One was born in a private local clinic and the other was born in a public city hospital. This blog will begin with my experience, and at the end there is a frequently asked question (FAQ) section.