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Taiwan Investment Permanent Residency for Foreign Nationals
Gain a Taiwan Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC) through investment, with permanent residence for your spouse and minor children too.
Reviewed by Fergus Wu · Updated October 2026
Programme overview
This investment route is made under Article 25 of Taiwan’s Immigration Act and is for foreign passport holders. You invest at least NT$15,000,000 in a Taiwan business and create at least five jobs for Taiwanese nationals for three years, or invest at least NT$30,000,000 in central government bonds for three years. Once approved by the National Immigration Agency, you receive an Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC), known as the “plum blossom card”.
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InvestmentFrom NT$15,000,000
Investment routesBusiness investment or government bonds
StatusAlien permanent residence (APRC)
FamilySpouse and minor children
Summary
For foreign passport holders. The business route requires investing at least NT$15,000,000 in a Taiwan company, by setting one up or increasing its capital, and creating at least five jobs for Taiwanese nationals for three years; the bond route requires at least NT$30,000,000 in central government bonds held for three years. Once approved by the National Immigration Agency, you receive an APRC, and your spouse and minor children can apply for permanent residence too. A lower-threshold alternative is to invest USD 200,000 or more for residence, then apply for permanent residence after five years of legal, continuous residence with at least 183 days a year in Taiwan, provided you also meet the other conditions (aged 18 or over, good conduct, sufficient assets or skills to support yourself, among others); the years of residence alone are not enough.
Key benefits of Taiwan APRC by Investment
- No five-year residence firstNo need to live in Taiwan for five years first: once the investment has been made and maintained for three years (with five local jobs for a business investment), you can apply directly for permanent residence, including through an overseas mission.
- Two investment routesInvest NT$15 million and employ five Taiwanese for three years, or hold NT$30 million in government bonds for three years with no business to run.
- Permanent residence for your familyYour spouse, children under 18 and adult children unable to live independently due to disability can apply with you or after you are approved.
- Keep your nationalityThe APRC is permanent residence, not naturalisation, so you keep your current nationality and passport.
- Stay rule averaged over five yearsOnce you hold the APRC you only need to average 183 days a year in Taiwan over the latest five years; approved absences for study or medical care are exempt.
- National Health InsuranceAfter six months' residence you can join Taiwan's National Health Insurance; employees are covered from their first day of work.
Why Global Immigrate for Taiwan APRC by Investment
Comparing the three routes
We compare the business, bond and residence-first routes against your funds and plans, and choose the one that fits.
Planning for permanent residence
From investment approval we plan the three-year investment period, hiring and application timing, so you meet the permanent residence requirements.
Clear, transparent fees
All service fees and third-party costs are set out in writing before you sign — no hidden charges — and our refund terms are explained clearly.
Requirements
Investment options
Choose one of the following options; the other requirements are listed below.
- Option 1NT$15,000,000Business investment
- Setting up or adding capital to a Taiwan business
- At least five jobs for Taiwanese nationals for three years
- Option 2NT$30,000,000Central government bonds
- Held for three years
Applicants generally need to meet the following:
- Hold a foreign passport (Hong Kong, Macau and mainland Chinese residents follow other rules)
- The investment must be approved by the authorities
- Good character, with no criminal record
Investment rules
Investment requirements in detail
Foreign passport holders can apply for an Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC, or plum blossom card) by investment in one of two ways: investing in a business that creates jobs for Taiwanese nationals, or buying central government bonds. Either way the investment must be made and kept for three years before you apply to the National Immigration Agency, and it must be approved by the MOEA Department of Investment Review (or a science park or export processing zone authority).
Business investment
MinimumNT$15 million
Requirements
Investment approved and filed; at least 5 jobs for Taiwanese nationals for 3 years, shown by three years of labour insurance rosters (four years of staff rosters if investing in an existing business)
Central government bonds
MinimumNT$30 million face value
Requirements
Held for 3 years; no business or staff required
Residence first (not direct PR)
MinimumUSD 200,000
Requirements
A foreign investor (or the representative of a foreign corporate investor) applies for an investor resident visa with an investment certification letter from the competent central authority; PR later needs 5 years of legal, continuous residence with 183+ days a year and other conditions such as sufficient assets or skills
Evidence for the PR application
- Business route: investment approval and filing letters, company registration change form, three years of tax clearance and financial statements, staff rosters and labour insurance rosters
- Bond route: proof of purchase of central government bonds
- The 183-days-a-year rule does not apply to the investment PR application itself; you can apply at the NIA service station for your place of residence in Taiwan, or through a Taiwan overseas mission, which forwards it to the NIA (applicants in Hong Kong or Macau use a separately designated channel)
- Documents issued abroad must be authenticated by a Taiwan mission and foreign-language documents may need a Chinese translation; the fee for the investment routes is NT$10,000 per application
Keeping permanent residence
- From 1 January of the year after the APRC is issued, if you average less than 183 days a year in Taiwan over the latest five years, the APRC is revoked (unless exempt under Article 19 of the Foreign Talent Act or with NIA consent)
- If the principal's permanent residence is revoked, accompanying family members' permits are revoked too
- If your APRC is cancelled for insufficient days but you still qualify for residence, you can apply for residence within 30 days
Scope and restrictions
- Only for foreign passport holders; Hong Kong and Macau residents and mainland Chinese residents follow separate rules
- The three-year period must be completed before applying: permanent residence is not granted as soon as the investment is made
- The APRC is permanent residence, not nationality; naturalisation is a separate application and generally requires giving up your current nationality
Based on the National Immigration Agency APRC application checklist and Taiwan mission guidance on investor resident visas (October 2024), as of November 2026; rules may change.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Three ways to permanent residence
| Route | Investment | Permanent residence |
|---|---|---|
| Business investment | NT$15,000,000+, with 5 local jobs for three years | Apply after holding the investment for three years; granted on National Immigration Agency approval |
| Bond investment | NT$30,000,000+ in central government bonds for three years | Apply after holding the investment for three years; granted on National Immigration Agency approval |
| Invest for residence first | USD 200,000+ for residence | Apply after five years of continuous residence, 183+ days a year, if the other conditions are met |
Subject to the latest announcements by Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency and Ministry of Economic Affairs.
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Application process
- Assessment and planning2–4 weeksWe assess your background and funds and compare the business, bond and residence-first routes.
- Investment approvalA few monthsApply to the Ministry of Economic Affairs for approval, then invest in a Taiwan company or buy central government bonds.
- Operating and hiringThree yearsThe business route requires operating and employing at least five Taiwanese nationals for three years; the bond route requires holding the bonds for three years.
- Apply for permanent residenceOnce eligibleApply to the National Immigration Agency for the APRC, with your spouse and minor children.
Pathway to PR and citizenship
- Investment residenceApply once the investment is made
A Taiwan Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) as an investor, with your spouse and children.
While on this statusKeep the investment while resident
- Permanent residence (Plum Blossom Card)Apply after 3 years of investment
An Alien Permanent Resident Certificate, with no more renewals.
Keeping permanent statusAverage at least 183 days a year in Taiwan over the last 5 years, or it is revoked; study or medical absences can be reported, up to 2 years each
- NaturalisationAfter 5 years of legal residence
Apply for ROC nationality and a Taiwan passport, with basic language and civics knowledge; you generally must give up your nationality (some high-level professionals are exempt).
Residence for citizenshipAt least 183 days a year in Taiwan for 5 consecutive years
General information only; requirements follow each country’s latest rules and can vary with your circumstances.
Compared with other options: Taiwan
See the Taiwan overview| Programme | Investment | Status | Typical timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Investment Immigration for Hong Kong & Macau Residents | NT$6,000,000 (set up and run a company) | Residence, then settlement (Taiwan ID) | Apply to settle after one year of residence | Hong Kong and Macau permanent resident families who want to move to Taiwan and keep their Hong Kong status |
| Taiwan Investment Permanent Residency for Foreign NationalsThis programme | NT$15,000,000 (business, 5 local jobs for three years) or NT$30,000,000 (bonds) | Alien permanent residence (APRC) | Apply after three years of investment | Foreign passport holders planning to run a business in Taiwan or hold bonds |
Taiwan APRC by Investment FAQ
Can Hong Kong or Macau residents use this route?
They generally use the Hong Kong and Macau residents’ route (NT$6,000,000), which has a lower threshold and leads to settlement and a Taiwan ID.
How is an APRC different from a Taiwan ID?
The APRC is permanent residence, letting you live in Taiwan long term; Taiwan nationality and an ID require naturalisation, which generally means giving up your original nationality.
Does the bond route require running a company?
No. You only need to hold central government bonds for three years, with no business or staff.
Can my family apply?
Once you have permanent residence, your spouse and minor children can apply for it too.
Can mainland Chinese residents apply?
Mainland residents come under separate cross-Strait rules and generally cannot gain residence or settlement through investment; this is assessed case by case.
Sources
- National Immigration Agency: APRC application guide for investment immigration
- Ministry of the Interior: Immigration Act
- National Immigration Agency: APRC application checklist for special contribution, high-level professionals and investment immigrants
- National Immigration Agency: APRC checklist (PDF)
- Taiwan overseas mission: investor resident visa guidance (updated October 2024)
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