Taiwan Spouse Residence
Taiwan
Residency
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See if you're a match →Taiwan's spouse resident visa is for the foreign spouse of a Republic of China national. It generally requires proof of the marriage, the ROC spouse's status and household-registration situation, and standard resident-visa checks.
- Type
- Family residence
- Sponsor
- People joining a qualifying family member in Taiwan
- Core requirements
- Relationship records and the sponsor's status
- What to know
- The sponsor's status and documents matter a lot
Summary
Taiwan offers resident visas for foreign spouses of ROC nationals. ROC means Republic of China, Taiwan's official constitutional name. The checklist differs depending on whether the ROC spouse has household registration in Taiwan.
This pathway is for legal spouses. A partner who is not legally married usually needs a different Taiwan route.
Eligibility
- You are legally married
- Your spouse is an ROC national
- You can document the marriage
- Required foreign documents can be translated and authenticated
- You can complete resident visa and ARC steps
What This Route Allows
This route can allow you to live in Taiwan based on a qualifying family relationship. The relationship usually must be documented, genuine where relevant, and supported by the required civil records.
What This Route Is Not
This is not based only on wanting to live near family. The family relationship must fit the legal category and usually must be supported by records and sponsor documents.
Key Documents
- Passport
- Resident visa application form and photos
- Marriage registration or marriage certificate
- ROC spouse's household registration certificate or residence evidence
- Translations and authentication for foreign documents
- Other supporting documents requested case by case
Next Steps
- Confirm whether your ROC spouse has household registration.
- Gather marriage and identity records.
- Translate and authenticate foreign documents if required.
- Apply through the Taiwan overseas mission or BOCA route that fits your situation. BOCA is Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs.
- Apply for ARC and re-entry permit after resident visa issuance or arrival, as required.