Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)
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Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)
Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)
Taiwan · Work
What it is
Taiwan's permanent residence. Grants indefinite stay and open work rights. Standard path: 5 consecutive years of legal residence. Plum Blossom Card (merit-based) for exceptional professionals can skip the 5-year wait.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Permanent (indefinite)
- Processing time
- 3 months
- Extendable
- No
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (NIA permanent residency guidelines (0903))
- TWD 10,000
Key requirements
- 5 consecutive years of lawful residence (at least 183 days/year) with valid ARC, OR
- Outstanding contributions to Taiwan (Plum Blossom Card fast-track)
- No criminal record
- Sufficient financial means (average monthly income of at least 2x minimum wage)
- Clean tax and social insurance record
- Basic Chinese language ability (varies)
Working on this visa
Permanent residency; no separate work permission is required for the open work right that accompanies APRC status under the Employment Service Act framework.
Bringing family
Spouse, minor children and disabled adult children of foreign professionals granted permanent residency may apply after 3 consecutive years of legal residence averaging 183 days/year.
Money you must show
Avg monthly income over 2x the MOL minimum wage
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 23 July 2026.