Nationality of the Republic of China‧All related applications
Naturalization of Nationality‧Loss of Nationality‧Revocation of Lost Nationality‧Reinstatement of Nationality...
Applicable to all kinds of people who are expected to handle matters related to acquisition/loss of nationality of the Republic of China
naturalized ROC nationality
If you want to apply for naturalization of the Republic of China, you must meet the following three basic conditions:
1. Current identity
The current status must be a foreigner or a stateless person who has not yet held the nationality of the Republic of China.
The reason for naturalization
One of the following reasons for applying for naturalization must be met:
Voluntary naturalization.
The spouse of a national of the Republic of China.
He is a Chinese spouse, divorced due to domestic violence and has not remarried.
The spouse of a Chinese citizen has died and has not remarried, and the relationship with the relatives of the deceased spouse or the marriage has lasted for more than 2 years.
For children of Chinese nationality without (restricted) capacity, there are facts of support, exercise of rights and obligations, or meeting.
Either the parent is or was a national of the Republic of China.
The adopted child of a national of the Republic of China.
Born in the territory of the Republic of China.
Be the guardian or assistant of the Chinese.
An unmarried minor foreigner or stateless person whose father, mother, adoptive father or adoptive mother are currently nationals of the Republic of China.
Foreigners or stateless persons were born within the territory of the Republic of China, and their parents were also born within the territory of the Republic of China.
Foreigners or stateless persons who have been legally residing in the territory of the Republic of China for more than 10 years.
Foreigners or stateless persons have special honors in the Republic of China.
The unmarried minor children of the naturalized person shall apply for naturalization along with them.
-《Nationality Law》§3 ~ §7
3. Other conditions
Other conditions that must be met vary according to the aforementioned "current status" and "reason for naturalization".
Not all applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions in order to apply,
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Other conditions that may be in place generally include the following categories:
Must currently have a domicile within the territory of the Republic of China.
Must meet the conditions of residence in the territory of the Republic of China .
Must have capacity in accordance with the laws of the Republic of China and its own laws.
There must be no bad conduct, and no criminal record evidenced by police criminal records.
Must have equivalent property or professional skills, sufficient to be self-reliant, or have no guarantee of living security.
Must have basic language skills in China and basic knowledge of national rights and obligations.
A certificate of loss of original nationality must be submitted within one year from the date of approval of naturalization, or from the date when a certain age is required to lose original nationality according to the laws of the country of origin.
Basic process of applying for naturalization
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The basic flow shown below is for reference only.
Depending on the situation of the case,
The actual number and order of procedures to be completed must be adjusted accordingly.
Not all applicants are required to complete all of the following processes.
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loss of nationality of the Republic of China
People with ROC nationality want to apply for loss of nationality,
One of the following reasons must be present:
The spouse of a foreigner.
Persons with capacity in accordance with the laws of the Republic of China may voluntarily acquire foreign nationality.
The rights and obligations or guardianship are exercised by the foreign parent, mother, adoptive father or adoptive mother.
The person who received the auxiliary declaration is voluntarily lost, with the consent of the auxiliary person.
For those who lose the nationality of the Republic of China, their unmarried minor children will also lose the nationality of the Republic of China.
- "Nationality Law" § 11
However, a person who is:
Those who have not been exempted from military service obligations and have not yet served in the military since January 1 of the following year after the man turns 15 years old. However, this does not apply to nationals residing abroad, those who were born abroad and have no household registration in China, or those who moved out of the country before December 31 of the year they turned 15 years old.
Active duty military.
The current public servant of the Republic of China.
- "Nationality Law" § 12
In addition , if one of the following circumstances occurs,
Even if permission is obtained in accordance with the regulations, it is not considered loss of nationality:
A criminal defendant under investigation or trial.
Those who have been sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment or more, but have not yet completed their execution.
for civil defendants.
Enforced, unterminated.
Those who have been declared bankrupt but have not been reinstated.
Those who are late in paying the rent or have not paid the tax penalty.
- "Nationality Law" § 13
Revocation of loss of ROC nationality
Those who have lost the nationality of the Republic of China in accordance with the provisions of Article 11, but have not acquired foreign nationality,
The loss of nationality may be revoked with the permission of the Ministry of the Interior.
- "Nationality Law" § 14
Nationals of the Republic of China who fall under any of the following circumstances shall, with the approval of the Ministry of the Interior, lose the nationality of the Republic of China:
1. The incapacitated person or the person with limited capacity who is exercised by a foreign parent, mother, adoptive father or adoptive mother to bear rights, obligations or guardianship, to acquire the same nationality and to accompany them to live outside the territory of the Republic of China.
2. The spouse of a foreigner.
3. Have the capacity to act in accordance with the laws of the Republic of China and voluntarily acquire foreign nationality. However, those who receive an auxiliary declaration shall obtain the consent of their auxiliary persons.
For those who have lost the ROC nationality in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, their minor children will also lose the ROC nationality with the approval of the Ministry of the Interior.
The minor children referred to in the preceding paragraph were married before the amendments to this Act on December 29, 109, and those who are under the age of 18 after the amendments come into force shall still apply before the amendments come into force until they reach the age of 18. the regulations.
- "Nationality Law" § 11
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Reply to the nationality of the Republic of China
Those who have lost the nationality of the Republic of China in accordance with relevant regulations,
If you currently have a domicile in the territory of the Republic of China and meet the relevant requirements,
You may apply for restoration of nationality of the Republic of China.
Reply to minor children of ROC nationals,
You may also apply for the return of the Republic of China nationality along with the application.
However, if the naturalized person and his/her naturalized children lose their nationality,
This provision does not apply.
- "Nationality Law" §15, §16
Reply to the basic process of nationality application
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The basic flow shown below is for reference only.
Depending on the situation of the case,
The actual number and order of procedures to be completed must be adjusted accordingly.
Not all applicants are required to complete all of the following processes.
Welcome to contact Luming, we will customize the process for you!
Note: The following is an example of applying for restoration of nationality by "people who have had household registration in Taiwan".
The procedure will be different for those who have never had household registration in Taiwan.
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