Short answer: Hong Kong and Macau residents may apply for Taiwan residence and, after meeting time and other conditions, settlement through a qualifying business investment. Public practice commonly discusses about NT$6,000,000 of capital with real operations, hiring and review—not a nominal wire. After settlement permission, a Taiwan ID card may be applied for under the law. This differs from the foreign-national “Plum Blossom” style path.
Path overview
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who | HK and Macau residents |
| Investment | About NT$6,000,000+ in a compliant business |
| Process | Residence → settlement when conditions met |
| Outcome | ID card after settlement |
| Review | Substance tests against false investment |
Industry limits, capital checks and interviews follow the National Immigration Agency and related agencies’ latest rules.
Versus foreign investment immigration
Foreign-national investment / Plum Blossom routes differ in thresholds, residence sequencing and ID logic. HK/Macau applicants must use the corresponding HK/Macau rules—do not mix foreign-national figures and timelines.
Life and service obligations
Settlement and ID touch household registration, national health insurance, tax and male conscription issues—confirm with Taiwan counsel and the authorities before deciding. Business loss risk is separate from immigration strategy.
Global Immigrate note
Confirm the family truly intends long-term life in Taiwan before building the investment plan and source of funds. Shell companies with no operations risk revocation and failed settlement. Use HK/Macau identity documents and allow time for review and RFEs.
Choosing a business line
Pick a sector matching the applicant’s experience and real local demand—more important than a “hot list.” Pure shareholding with no premises, staff or invoices rarely survives substance review. Pilot feasibility before scaling capital.
Information current as of October 2026.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. See Taiwan investment immigration for HK/Macau.