Can my spouse and children also apply for permanent residency? What are the qualifications?
They can qualify if they meet one of the following conditions:
- After the Gold Card holder obtains permanent residency, starting from the date of obtaining permanent residency, their spouse, minor children, and children having reached the age of majority or above who lack self-care ability due to physical or mental disabilities, must have legally resided continuously in Taiwan for 3 years, with an average of more than 183 days of residence per year. No financial proof is required for application.
- Foreign nationals who have legally resided continuously in Taiwan for 5 years, with more than 183 days of residence each year, and who meet the requirements of Article 25 of the Immigration Act, may apply for permanent residency with financial proof required. (Adult children are eligible under this route.)
Please note:If a Gold Card holder has a Ph.D. degree from Taiwan, one year of residence requirement may be waived. However, this waiver does not apply to the Gold Card holder’s dependents.
For more details, please refer to the guidelines for submitting permanent residency applications.