Mandarin Chinese

Taiwanese and Mandarin are not mutually intelligible. If I learn Mandarin Chinese can I understand somebody from Taiwan? Yes, since the official (and nearly universally spoken) language in Taiwan is Mandarin.

Overview of Taipei 101, Taiwan, 2009. Taiwan’s culture may be described as traditional and conservative, like most other Asian cultures but to a greater degree. It is mainly Chinese in origin and is patriarchal and patrilineal, with the family at the centre of cultural activities.

Not only does Taiwan rank better than mainland China, but Taiwan is also a leader in East Asia in this regard: only Singapore and Hong Kong rank higher overall than Taiwan on ease of doing business in East Asia.

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. Neighbouring countries include the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.

The ROC passport is also generally referred to as a Taiwan passport. The Nationality Law of the Republic of China considers not only residents of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, but eligible overseas Chinese and Chinese residents of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau to be nationals of the Republic of China.

Chinese nationals with residency (hukou) in Mainland China (including those who are non-permanent residents of Hong Kong or Macau and have relinquished their hukou in Mainland China) require prior approvals from Taiwanese government and are required to hold an Exit and Entry Permit prior to travelling to Taiwan.

Unregistered nationals can obtain a National Identification Card only by settling in Taiwan for one year without leaving, two consecutive years staying in Taiwan for a minimum of 270 days a year or five consecutive years staying 183 days or more in each year.

ninety days

Taiwan regulations and requirements for Americans U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Taiwan if they plan to stay for 90 days or less. If they plan to stay in Taiwan for a longer period, they must apply for a visa through a Taipei Economic and Culture Center in the United States.

12,000 Americans

Retire in Taiwan – Visas Taiwan does not offer a retirement visa like some other southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Thailand. However, foreigners who want to settle in Taiwan long term can apply for one of several non-retirement visas.

If you marry a U.S, citizen, you won’t be eligible for U.S. citizenship right away. But you might become eligible for a U.S. green card, which can lead to U.S. citizenship. But you might become eligible for a U.S. green card, which can lead to U.S. citizenship.

Key Takeaways. If you are a U.S. citizen who qualifies for retirement, disability, or survivors benefits, you can generally collect them while living outside the U.S. However, benefit payments cannot be made to recipients living in certain countries, such as Cuba and North Korea.

No Longer Can One Lose U.S. Citizenship By Living in Another Country. At this time, no penalties exist if a naturalized U.S. citizen simply goes to live in another country. This is a distinct benefit of U.S. citizenship, since green card holders can have their status taken away for “abandoning” their U.S. residence.

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen or a resident alien living outside the United States, your worldwide income is subject to U.S. income tax, regardless of where you live. However, you may qualify for certain foreign earned income exclusions and/or foreign income tax credits.

If you are a citizen of a foreign country and also wish to be a citizen of the U.S., there is no specific process to earn dual citizenship. All you have to do is apply for U.S. citizenship. You do not have to apply for citizenship if you were born in the U.S. or born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent.

The general rule of thumb for dual nationals going to one of their countries is enter and exit on that country’s passport. Dual national US citizens must use their US passport when entering and leaving the United States, which after all makes sense: You’re an American leaving, or returning to, America.

1. Step 1: Application for Naturalization. The first step to becoming a U.S. citizen is to file an Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) and pay the filing fee (unless you are exempt — see above for details).
2. Step 2: Biometrics Appointment.
3. Step 3: Citizenship Interview and Exam.
4. Step 4: Oath of Allegiance.

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”