Q: Who is ineligible to apply for the Employment Gold Card?
A:
🙫 Citizens of mainland China
🙫 Dual citizens of Hong Kong/Macau and Taiwan
🙫 Those entering Taiwan using a Taiwan passport
🙫 Residents of Taiwan with household registration
🙫 Nationals holding a foreign passport but have not deregistered household registration in Taiwan
🙫 Near-conscription-age males or those of conscription age who meet the following conditions are not eligible:
• Without a certificate of Overseas Chinese status for military affairs
• Without a passport issued with Overseas Chinese status endorsement
• Overseas Chinese males residing in Taiwan for over one year
• Obligated for conscription according to the Military Service Act, restricting their departure from Taiwan
Q: Do Hong Kong and Macau nationals need to upload additional documents when applying for the Employment Gold Card?
A: Yes, applicants from Hong Kong and Macau must download the Identity Verification Form for Hong Kong/Macau Residents and the Application for Residence or Settlement Form for Hong Kong and Macau Residents. The signature section must include the applicant's Chinese name. Refer to the following links: Hong Kong or Macao Resident Status Certification Form、Hong Kong and Macao Resident Application for Residency and Settlement Declaration Form
Application Form for Residence and Settlement Declaration for Hong Kong and Macau Residents (Image / Source: Mainland Affairs Council Hong Kong Office Official Website)
Q: Can Hong Kong and Macau applications be expedited?
A: Unfortunately, expedited reviews are not available for Hong Kong and Macau cases. If you have previously worked for a company or government in mainland China, it is recommended to provide a statement about your prior work and plans in Taiwan. After the Workforce Development Agency's qualification review, the National Immigration Agency's final review takes at least 1-2 months.
Q: Do Hong Kong and Macau applicants need to provide a police clearance certificate?
A: According to Article 17, Paragraph 3 of the Regulations for Hong Kong and Macau Residents Entering Taiwan and Residing or Settling, a police clearance certificate, guarantor statement, and health certificate are not required.
Q: What should Hong Kong residents with other passports pay attention to when applying for the Employment Gold Card?
A:
I. Holders of British National (Overseas) passports (BNO) must apply as Hong Kong/Macau nationals and fill out the Identity Verification Form. Under Article 4, Paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Act Governing Relations with Hong Kong and Macau, those with Hong Kong permanent residency who do not hold travel documents other than a "British National (Overseas) Passport" or "Hong Kong Passport" are considered Hong Kong residents.
II. Holders of both a Hong Kong passport and another foreign passport (excluding BNO) who wish to apply as Hong Kong/Macau nationals must renounce the other nationality. Documents must include a proof of nationality renunciation verified by Taiwan's foreign office and a notarized Chinese translation. Those applying with another nationality must submit a self-written declaration stating only the other nationality's passport (not Hong Kong/Macau) will be used for entering Taiwan.
- Q: What documents are required for applicants born in mainland China but holding Hong Kong/Macau status?
A: Hong Kong/Macau nationals born in mainland China must upload one of the following documents:
★ Proof of no household registration in mainland China, verified by the Straits Exchange Foundation.
★ Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents (Home Return Permit).
★ Proof of deregistration of mainland household registration, notarized and verified by the Straits Exchange Foundation.
