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Taiwan Investment Immigration for Hong Kong & Macau Residents
Set up and run a company in Taiwan, obtain residence for your family, and apply for settlement and a Taiwan ID after as little as one year.
Reviewed by Fergus Wu · Updated October 2026
Policy watch: the Taiwan government has said it is studying a longer residence period before Hong Kong and Macau residents can apply for settlement, so the rules may change. The current rule is still one year of continuous residence (or two years with at least 270 days a year) — subject to the latest official announcements.
Programme overview
This investment route is made under Taiwan’s Regulations Governing Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents Entering the Taiwan Area and Residing or Settling in Taiwan. You invest NT$6,000,000 to set up and genuinely operate a company in Taiwan; once approved by the authorities, you can live in Taiwan with your spouse and minor children. After a period of residence, and while still meeting the original conditions, you can apply for settlement and receive Taiwan household registration and an ID card.
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InvestmentNT$6,000,000
StaffingEmploy two full-time Taiwanese staff each year
SettlementApply after as little as one year of residence
FamilySpouse and minor children
Summary
Applicants must be 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. You invest NT$6,000,000 to set up a company in Taiwan, which must operate for at least three years and employ at least two full-time Taiwanese staff each year. After obtaining residence, you can apply for settlement after one year of continuous residence (no more than 30 days abroad in the year), or after two years of continuous residence with at least 270 days in Taiwan each year.
Key benefits of Taiwan Investment Immigration
- Settlement after as little as 1 yearApply for settlement after one year's continuous residence (no more than 30 days abroad), or two years with 270+ days a year, while still meeting your residence conditions.
- Taiwan ID card and passportOn settlement you register a household and receive a national ID card, and can get a Taiwan passport bearing your ID number.
- Spouse and children includedYour spouse and minor children can apply with you for residence and settlement, or join after you take up residence.
- Keep your Hong Kong statusTaiwan's settlement process does not require you to give up Hong Kong permanent residence; you can keep both.
- Visa-free travel to the USA Taiwan e-passport bearing your ID number qualifies for the US Visa Waiver Program via ESTA; an HKSAR passport needs a US visa.
- National Health InsuranceWith a residence permit you can join Taiwan's National Health Insurance after six months' residence; employees are covered from their first day of work.
- Your money goes into your own companyThe NT$6 million is invested in a company you set up and run in Taiwan, and is used for its actual business.
- No yearly stay rule after settlementOnce you hold an ID card there is no annual minimum stay; household registration is only removed after two years abroad.
- Innovation and start-up route tooYou can instead qualify through an approved innovation/start-up case, with settlement after five years' residence and 183+ days a year.
Why Global Immigrate for Taiwan Investment Immigration
- families approved
- 35+
- approval rate
- 97%
- offering this programme since
- 2018
Help running the company
We plan a suitable business around your background and help with day-to-day operations, accounting and compliance, so you meet the three-year operating requirement.
Planning your settlement timeline
From the residence application onwards we plan your days in Taiwan so you meet the requirements for settlement.
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$6,000,000Set up a company in Taiwan
- Approved by the authorities
- Operating for at least three years, employing at least two full-time Taiwanese staff each year
- An investment plan and a Taiwanese guarantor
- Option 2Innovative start-up route
- 5 years’ residence with 183 days a year in Taiwan, then apply to settle
Applicants generally need to meet the following:
- 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
- A police certificate and satisfactory medical examination
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.
Residence requirements for settlement
| Route | Residence requirement |
|---|---|
| One year of continuous residence | One continuous year, with no more than 30 days outside Taiwan |
| Two years of continuous residence | Two continuous years, with at least 270 days in Taiwan each year |
You must still meet the conditions of your original residence permit. Subject to the National Immigration Agency’s latest announcements.
Free Taiwan Investment Immigration brochure
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Application process
- Assessment and investment plan2–4 weeksWe assess your eligibility, plan the company’s business and prepare the investment plan.
- Investment approval and company set-upSeveral monthsApply to the Ministry of Economic Affairs for investment approval, remit the investment and register the company.
- Residence applicationDepends on processingOnce the company is set up, apply to the National Immigration Agency for residence and move to Taiwan with your family.
- SettlementAfter one year of residenceMeet the residence requirements, keep running the company, and apply for settlement and a Taiwan ID.
Pathway to PR and citizenship
- ResidenceApply once the investment and company are set up; usually a few months
Taiwan residence as an investor, with your spouse and children.
While on this statusKeep the original residence conditions (e.g. the company actually operating); before settlement, 1 year of continuous residence with no more than 30 days abroad, or 2 years with 270+ days a year in Taiwan
- Settlement and Taiwan IDAfter 1 year of residence (ID usually in about 1.5–2.5 years)
Register household residence and receive a Taiwan ID card and passport as a national with household registration; no separate naturalisation is needed, and you can keep Hong Kong permanent residence.
Keeping permanent statusNo yearly minimum once you hold a Taiwan ID; but if you are abroad for 2 years in a row, your household registration is removed and must be re-established
General information only; requirements follow each country’s latest rules and can vary with your circumstances.
Taiwan Investment Immigration client stories
Client storyTaipei team handles registration and hiring, and settlement after one year
Mr Wong’s Taiwan Investment Immigration experience. He wanted to move his family to Taiwan.
Read the full storyClient storyPlanning a genuinely viable business, not a shell companyMs Chan’s Taiwan Investment Immigration experience. She wanted to move to Taiwan and run a business.
Read the full storyClient storyA Hong Kong family gains Taiwan IDs through investment immigrationMr Lee’s Taiwan Investment Immigration experience. He wanted to move to Taiwan while keeping his Hong Kong status.
Read the full storyCompared with other options: Taiwan
See the Taiwan overview| Programme | Investment | Status | Typical timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Investment Immigration for Hong Kong & Macau ResidentsThis programme | 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 Nationals | 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 Investment Immigration FAQ
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 your company’s actual operations and should not be treated as money you can take back in the short term. Ministry of Economic Affairs approvals generally carry conditions such as operating for at least three years and hiring two Taiwanese staff each year, and the National Immigration Agency checks that the company genuinely operates; reducing capital soon after settlement may be treated as “fake investment, real immigration”.
Do I have to give up my Hong Kong status?
No. You can keep your Hong Kong permanent resident status after settling in Taiwan.
Do I have to run the company myself?
The company must genuinely operate and employ Taiwanese staff, and the authorities review its operations; our Taipei team can help with day-to-day operations and compliance.
What background checks are there?
The National Immigration Agency reviews each applicant’s background, and some applicants face additional review; for example, people who were originally Mainland residents, or who have served in Mainland party, government or military bodies, may be refused or go through a joint review by the relevant agencies. We will understand your situation during the assessment.
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