I am already a Gold Card holder, what other qualifications must I meet in order to apply?

In order to apply, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:

  1. Held a Gold Card for at least three years, have stayed in Taiwan as a Gold Card holder for three consecutive years or more, and have resided in Taiwan for an average of 183 days or more per year. (Note)
  2. Must be an adult.
  3. No criminal record or history of bad behavior.
  4. Have considerable assets or skills.
  5. In accordance with our country’s national interest.

Note: An application may only be submitted starting from the day after the completion of three years of holding an Employment Gold Card. As your residency status must remain valid and uninterrupted at the time of application, if your Employment Gold Card is due to expire before you become eligible to apply, please ensure that you apply for an extension in advance, such as an Employment Gold Card extension, to maintain your residency status.

Please refer to the National Immigration Agency’s guide to the Application for Permanent Residency.

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