Taiwan has become one of the most popular immigration hotspots for residents in Hong Kong and Macau in recent years. Its proximity and similar cultural background have attracted many Hong Kong and Macau people immigrating to Taiwan. Although immigrants can submit the application by themselves, considering the complexity of the procedures and issues involved, applicants are still recommended to entrust a legal immigration agency to avoid inefficient efforts. The following points can be used to determine whether the agency you are looking for is a legal immigration company.

What is a legal immigration agency?

In Taiwan, immigration business is a retracted business, which cannot be operated by general companies. Therefore, in addition to the qualifications of a general company, a legal immigration business organization must also apply for a “Immigration Business Registration Permit” from the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of the Interior before operating the business. That is, after obtaining the relevant permit through this legal process, the company can be called a legal immigration agency.

How to judge whether the agency company is a legal immigration company?

Legal immigration companies are required regulated by the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of the Interior. Also, the Taiwan Immigration Consultants Association has registered all immigration companies and their scope of business, which can be search on the official website of the association.

Whether the agency's consultant holds an immigration professional license

A legal immigration agency is required to hire at least 3 staff who hold immigration professional licenses and undergo the immigration professional training.

See also:
Investment Immigration Package (Foreign Nationals)