Identities Ineligible for the Employment Gold Card
Although applicant meets all the requirements to apply for a Gold Card, there are some specific people who are not eligible to apply.
Please take a look at below list for those who cannot apply for a Gold Card.
- Mainland Chinese citizens
- Individuals with Hong Kong/Macau and Taiwan Dual Citizenship
- Individuals who entered Taiwan with an R.O.C. passport
- O.C. Nationals living in Taiwan with a household registration
- O.C. Nationals who entered Taiwan with a foreign passport and have not yet applied for Household De-Registration
- Men who have not fulfilled their military service obligations or are close to service age who fall under any of the following categories:
- Does not hold an “Overseas Compatriot Identity Certificate for Military Service Purpose”
- Does not hold an R.O.C. passport with the endorsement of the Overseas Chinese residence status
- Has Overseas Compatriot with Military Service Identity and has lived in Taiwan for one year
- Is subject to conscription and restrictions to exit according to the Act of Military Service System
