Who can apply?
Hong Kong or Macau permanent residents holding an HKSAR or MSAR passport, a BN(O) or a pre-handover Macau Portuguese passport, with no other foreign passport.
Investment requirements
- Invest NT$6,000,000 to set up a company, approved by the authorities
- The company operates for at least three years
- At least two full-time Taiwanese staff each year
Applying to settle
Once you have residence, you can apply for settlement and a Taiwan ID by meeting either:
- One year of continuous residence, with no more than 30 days abroad
- Two years of continuous residence, with at least 270 days in Taiwan each year
Keeping Hong Kong status
You can keep your Hong Kong permanent resident status after settling in Taiwan.
Taiwan Investment Immigration at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Investment | NT$6,000,000 |
| Staffing | Employ two full-time Taiwanese staff each year |
| Settlement | Apply after as little as one year of residence |
| Family | Spouse and minor children |
Taiwan Investment Immigration application process and timing
- Assessment and investment plan (2–4 weeks): We assess your eligibility, plan the company’s business and prepare the investment plan.
- Investment approval and company set-up (Several months): Apply to the Ministry of Economic Affairs for investment approval, remit the investment and register the company.
- Residence application (Depends on processing): Once the company is set up, apply to the National Immigration Agency for residence and move to Taiwan with your family.
- Settlement (After one year of residence): Meet the residence requirements, keep running the company, and apply for settlement and a Taiwan ID.
Main Taiwan Investment Immigration requirements
- Hong Kong or Macau permanent resident holding an HKSAR or MSAR passport, a BN(O) or a pre-handover Macau Portuguese passport, with no other foreign passport
- Invest NT$6,000,000 to set up a company in Taiwan, approved by the authorities
- The company operates for at least three years and employs at least two full-time Taiwanese staff each year
- An investment plan and a Taiwanese guarantor
- A police certificate and satisfactory medical examination
Key benefits of Taiwan Investment Immigration
- Apply for settlement and a Taiwan ID after as little as one year
- Keep your Hong Kong permanent resident status after gaining Taiwan status
- The investment funds the company’s operations and can be recovered by a capital reduction once conditions are met
- A familiar language and culture make settling in easy
- Taiwan’s National Health Insurance and local schooling for your children
More questions about Taiwan Investment Immigration
Can I use this route if I hold a foreign passport? No. Holders of other foreign passports must apply as foreign nationals, with different requirements and procedures; we can assess this separately.
Can I recover the investment? The investment funds the company’s operations. Once you hold a Taiwan ID and meet conditions such as three years of operation, you can recover it through a capital reduction or by dissolving the company, as the rules allow.
Next step
Every family’s background, funds and timeline are different. Global Immigrate’s professional consultants can assess, free of charge, whether this programme suits you and compare other options. You can also request the full programme brochure on the programme page.
Learn more: Taiwan Investment Immigration for Hong Kong & Macau Residents