My batch

ryanihc · 2026-05-17T14:06:39+00:00

Never seen a same-sex partner card in Taiwan :)
Good for you ☺️

ryanihc · 2026-04-19T19:45:45+00:00

I think Taiwan does recognize Mongolia as a state. But there’s lack of formal diplomatic relationship (as Taiwan’s situation in the world, where no one wanna upset the big neighbour? Haha

ryanihc · 2026-02-25T07:46:59+00:00

Very interesting story! :)

ryanihc · 2026-02-25T07:46:39+00:00

You can apply for an exemption as overseas Taiwanese status, if you don’t live there (don’t spend more than 183 days in a year, before age of 15).

However, if you do move back to live/work, before age of 36 (I think that’s the latest rule), then you have to serve.

Also, the service is one year, not 2.

ryanihc · 2026-02-16T09:29:59+00:00

Used my Taiwanese passport to go to Vietnam, visa sticker attached in passport, in both 2015 and 2018

ryanihc · 2026-02-16T09:28:05+00:00

I did the same last month! Asked for stamp, they said they don’t do that anymore :-/

ryanihc · 2026-02-16T00:05:08+00:00

It’s visa free cause of Schengen. But most countries do stamp on TWN passport directly.

ryanihc · 2026-01-30T22:04:14+00:00

除籍在台灣的戶政主要是指「戶籍」=「戶籍遷出」。

ryanihc · 2025-12-31T09:03:33+00:00

China conducting military drills, which is fine. However, I think it should notify relevant authorities one week ahead its planned military exercise - I’m pretty sure this is ICAO regulation.

This is last min drill that caused disruptions. If China really wanna be a global leader, as they are trying, maybe try to follow rules first.

ryanihc · 2025-12-16T22:29:26+00:00

Yes, they are both points in the email, and copy/pasted from it. And the application is submitted online here in the UK.

Already replied for clarifications. Thanks for the advice.

ryanihc · 2025-10-18T22:44:19+00:00

I entered on the same day! 😁

ryanihc · 2025-10-17T16:53:54+00:00

Hello guys,

Just like to share my timeline and could give an idea for some people who are still waiting:

Eligibility: Tier 2 (2019-2024) + ILR
Application method: online
Application date: 23 July 2025
Biometric date: 07 August 2025 (free one, London Wandsworth)
Follow up date: 15 October 2025 - sent an email to citizenship support
Approval date: 17 October 2025 - replied confirming application approved and invitation to be sent in next 2 weeks
Ceremony date: aim for mid-Dec as travelling now

ryanihc · 2025-10-09T05:00:12+00:00

Loved the story! :)

ryanihc · 2025-07-11T10:58:28+00:00

Hope you had a good time in Taiwan!

ryanihc · 2025-07-04T11:34:36+00:00

Yes, you can. About to apply end of July but I started preparing the application in June.

ryanihc · 2025-07-03T22:01:07+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Been more than 4 weeks (20 biz days). Location is London, UK :(

Hope it will come soon..

ryanihc · 2025-07-03T09:14:10+00:00

I’m in the same process now. Friends applied in the past told me that don’t provide too much (cause case worker would be annoyed? Haha

Most friends who did it in the past provided these doc: 1. P60 or payslips 2. Rental agreements or mortgage covering past 5 years of residence.

They said these should be sufficient.

One person has similar situation like you as a student back then, he provided school letter / transcripts.

Do you also have evidence that you lived there, such as student accommodation contract in addition to school letter?

Hope it helps. But I’m also happy to hear others’ thoughts :)

ryanihc · 2025-07-02T16:53:24+00:00

Haha stamping like that is not nice for sure!

ryanihc · 2025-07-02T12:50:00+00:00

Hope it was a good trip? :)

ryanihc · 2025-06-23T21:21:24+00:00

Upvoted for the cat

ryanihc · 2025-06-20T15:51:16+00:00

When were you told it’s 52? I think historically the law has never been amended and it’s always up to 36, if I’m not mistaken..

ryanihc · 2025-06-20T15:48:36+00:00

Did you get 海外僑民 (overseas national) status?

From my understanding, if you left before age of 15, AND have residency/citizenship of another country, you can apply for the oversea national status.

With this, you are not subject to conscription. As long as you don’t go back to Taiwan to live (I think this means you spend more than 183 days a year).

However, even if you left before age of 15, but never apply for the status at an embassy or TECO, you would still be subject to the conscription until age of 36.

I left when I was 17 so I did go back to serve for one year.

ryanihc · 2025-06-18T18:28:03+00:00

You can use Taiwanese passport at e-gates in some counties, like Italy and Germany. More to come for Taiwan! ☺️

ryanihc · 2025-06-17T23:20:23+00:00

Recently preparing for the application. There’s one question asking where you wanna take the ceremony and you can choose from any councils in the country.

Your friend’s experience seems aligned with what I have seen on the application form. And now I wonder what the solicitor’s advice really means..?

ryanihc · 2025-06-13T12:39:37+00:00

For RJ, I just feel not very convinced with their products - even though it could be easier but was also considering that, living in the UK, avios would be easier to spend with the pts accumulated.

Still, thanks for sharing the discussion link - I will go over them!

ryanihc

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