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Taiwan Residence for a minor joining a parent or grandparent

8 facts quoted from the official source

Residence for a foreign child under 18 joining a qualifying parent or grandparent in Taiwan.

Route type
Family
Can bring
grandparents, parents
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Maximum ageThe applicant must be under 18.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe parent or grandparent must hold the qualifying Taiwan nationality, residence or permanent-residence status specified by the rule.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe applicant must document the qualifying parent or grandparent relationship.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA passport valid for at least 6 months is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathAfter entry with the resident visa, the holder must apply to the National Immigration Agency for an Alien Resident Certificate within 30 days.
  • Work rightsThe child residence route does not itself create general employment rights.
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA resident visa is the long-stay route for an intended stay longer than six months.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Taiwan?
The official source states: Residence for a foreign child under 18 joining a qualifying parent or grandparent in Taiwan.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, parents.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: After entry with the resident visa, the holder must apply to the National Immigration Agency for an Alien Resident Certificate within 30 days.

Every answer is quoted from the official boca.gov.tw page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source boca.gov.twLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Taiwan government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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