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R.O.C. Nationality

According to Article 2 of the law of Nationality:

A person shall have the nationality of the Republic of China under any of the conditions provided by the following subparagraphs:

  1. His/Her father or mother was a national of the Republic of China when he/she was born.

  2. He/She was born after the death of his/her father or mother, and his/her father or mother was a national of the Republic of China at the time of death.

  3. He/She was born in the territory of the Republic of China, and his/her parents can' t be ascertained or both were stateless persons.

  4. He/She has undergone the nationalization process.

Preceding subparagraph 1 and subparagraph 2 shall also apply to the persons who were minors at the time of the revision and promulgation of this Act.

If you hold R.O.C. nationality, you must apply for our graduate program by University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Student Website. This site is all in chinese language (including all applications forms and instructions). For further information or assistance, please contact the nearest overseas office.