Taiwan Sets Five Conditions for Foreign Citizenship

Taiwan has outlined five essential conditions for foreign nationals wishing to obtain citizenship through its regular naturalization process. Applicants must reside in Taiwan for over 183 days per year for at least five consecutive years, or three years if married to a Taiwanese citizen.

Valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) documentation is required throughout this period. Language proficiency in Chinese is mandatory, with applicants needing to score at least 70% on a language test or complete 200 hours of study at a recognized school.

Financial requirements stipulate that applicants must demonstrate a monthly salary above NT$59,000, possess property or savings worth at least NT$5 million, or hold a recognized professional license. A clean criminal record from both Taiwan and the applicant's home country is necessary, with specific certification and notarization processes.

Lastly, a health examination at a designated hospital in Taiwan is required, with results typically taking up to two weeks. Successful applicants must renounce their existing citizenship.