Taiwan has become one of the most popular immigration hotspots for people in Hong Kong and Macau in recent years. Its adjacent geographical location and similar cultural background have attracted many people from Hong Kong and Macau to immigrate to Taiwan. Taiwan is also a place with a lower immigration threshold than other countries. In addition to understanding the relevant immigration policies, immigrants must also understand the local living environment and social welfare in Taiwan.

According to the Laws and Regulations Regarding Hong Kong and Macao Affairs, Hong Kong and Macau residents can apply for Taiwan residency in the name of investment immigration as long as they invest more than TWD 6 million (equivalent to approx. HKD 1.58 million) in Taiwan. After living in Taiwan for one year, immigrant can apply for settlement and obtain Taiwan household registration. If a person obtains residency in Taiwan, his/her spouse and minor children (under the age of 20) can apply for dependent residence together.

According to the Laws and Regulations Regarding Hong Kong and Macao Affairs, the definition of Hong Kong residents refers to those who have the status of permanent residence in Hong Kong and who only hold a British National (Overseas) passport or a Hong Kong passport. If the applicant holds a passport from another country at the same time, the investment immigration program is not applicable.

According to the Laws and Regulations Regarding Hong Kong and Macao Affairs, the definition of a Macao resident refers to a person who has the status of permanent residence in Macau and does not hold a travel permit other than a Macau passport or holds a Portuguese passport but obtained it in Macau before the end of Portuguese governance. If the applicant holds a passport from another country at the same time, the investment immigration program is not applicable.

See also:
Taiwan Investment Immigration Package(HK & Macau PR Only)Procedures and Fees