Eligibility quiz
Have you invested at least NT$15 million in a business in Taiwan that aims to make a profit?
Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
Live in Taiwan for life
You can live in Taiwan permanently without tying your residence to a job, studies or a family member.
Study in Taiwan
As a permanent resident, you can attend education in Taiwan under the institution’s rules.
Work in Taiwan
Your residence no longer has to be tied to your original reason for moving to Taiwan.
Work remains subject to general labour rules and professional licensing requirements.
Leave and return
You can leave and return to Taiwan repeatedly with your permanent resident card and a valid passport.
You do not need a separate re-entry permit.
Open bank accounts
As a lawful resident, you can open accounts and carry out ordinary private activities under the usual rules.
Rent or buy housing
As a lawful resident, you can rent, buy or use housing in Taiwan under the usual rules.
Use public healthcare
You can join National Health Insurance when you meet its conditions and pay the premiums.
It covers eligible medical care.
How to apply
Applying from inside TaiwanApplying from inside Taiwan
Find your service center
Find the National Immigration Agency service center for the place where you live.
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Download the application form
Download and print the Plum Blossom Card permanent residence application form.
Download the formFill in the form
Fill in the Plum Blossom Card permanent residence application form.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the service center.
See required documentsHand in your application
Take your completed form and documents to the service center for the place where you live, or have an authorized representative or immigration-service organization submit them for you. Ask the center whether you need to contact it in advance; there is no application fee for this investment route.
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Wait for the decision
Wait for the National Immigration Agency to review your application, and provide any additional information or attend an interview if asked. You can check the status of an application submitted at a counter online.
Check your application statusReceive your card
If approved, receive your Alien Permanent Resident Certificate as directed by the National Immigration Agency. It gives you permanent residence in Taiwan.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Proof of family relationship *
Provide proof of your relationship to each spouse or child applying, such as a marriage or birth certificate. Ask the immigration office which records it needs for your family.
* Only if your spouse or child applies with you or after you.
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Residence and card upkeep
Starting the year after your card is issued, you must spend an average of 183 days per year in Taiwan over the latest five years.
You need approval for an exception, such as for study or medical treatment abroad.
You must also keep your card valid, keep your card and passport information current, and follow reporting and replacement requirements.
Permanent residence can end
Permanent residence ends for false information, illegally obtained, forged or altered documents, deportation, holding or acquiring Taiwanese citizenship, or failing the stay rule without an approved exception.
It also ends for a final prison sentence of at least one year, with exceptions for negligence and probation.
Family members with linked permanent residence lose theirs too.
Discuss
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Foreigners in Taipei&Taiwan/外國人在台北&台灣《生活Live&Life/資訊Information/工作Jobs》
Facebook group for people living in Taiwan interested in Taiwanese local life (English & Chinese)
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Facebook group for people living in Taiwan interested in Taiwanese local life (English & Chinese)
Join on Facebook外國人在台北&台灣/Foreigners in Taipei&Taiwan《生活Live&Life/資訊Information/工作Jobs》
Facebook group for people living in Taiwan interested in Taiwanese local life (English & Chinese)
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