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Plum Blossom permanent residence — special contribution

TaiwanTalent and merit

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The pathway targets foreign nationals who have made special contributions to the Republic of China (ROC), including those previously awarded medals by the President or ministerial-level agencies, achieved top-five rankings in important international competitions contributing to the enhancement of relevant technologies and talent development within the ROC, made outstanding contributions in fields such as democracy, human rights, religion, national defence, diplomacy, education, culture, arts, economy, finance, medicine, sports, or other fields, contributed to enhancing the international image of the ROC, or have other distinguished achievements rendered to the ROC.

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  • II. Applicable Subjects, (I)
    Foreign nationals who have made special contributions to the Republic of China (ROC) are as follows: 1. Previously awarded a medal by the President in accordance with the Orders Act. 2. Previously awarded a medal by a government agency at the ministerial level or above. 3. Previously awarded a medal by an international organization or achieved a top-five ranking in an important international competition, contributing to the enhancement of relevant technologies and talent development within the ROC. 4. Made outstanding contributions to democracy, human rights, religion, national defense, diplomacy, education, culture, arts, economy, finance, medicine, sports, or other fields within the ROC. 5. Contributed to enhancing the international image of the ROC. 6. Other distinguished achievements rendered to the ROC.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The required level is established by evidence of special contributions to the ROC, including documents substantiating one's contributions to the nation or society, such as reports from newspapers, magazines, or official certifications issued by government agencies.

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  • VI. Notes, (III) 1
    Special contributions to the ROC: Documents substantiating one's contributions to the nation or society, such as reports from newspapers, magazines, or official certifications issued by government agencies.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Yes, a certificate issued by the central competent authority for the intended business or an accredited institution is required.

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Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

Persons permitted to stay permanently are exempt from the Article 46 job-category limits and other employment-permit restrictions, and may apply to the Central Competent Authority for work permits on their own, without their employer's initiation. The official source does not state whether the holder may start a business, or the family position.

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Limits of the record
  • Family position and business set-up are not stated in the sources read.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The pathway leads to permanent residency. Foreign nationals applying under this category are not subject to the restriction of residing for 183 days per year. However, starting from 1 January of the year following the issuance of the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate, if the average annual residence does not reach 183 days over the most recent five years, the Permanent Residency Permit will be revoked or invalidated, and the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate will be cancelled, unless exempted under Article 19 of the Act for Foreign Professionals or authorised by the NIA.

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  • VI. Notes, (I)
    Foreign nationals applying for permanent residency as individuals who have made special contributions to the ROC, as senior professionals, or as investment immigrants shall not be subject to the restriction of residing for 183 days per year.
  • VI. Notes, (VII)
    Starting from January 1st of the year following the issuance of the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (Plum Blossom Card), if the average annual residence does not reach 183 days over the most recent five (5) years, the Permanent Residency Permit will be revoked or invalidated, and the Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (Plum Blossom Card) will be canceled. However, this provision does not apply to individuals stipulated in Article 19 of the Act for Foreign Professionals or those authorized by the NIA.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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