Can I have dual citizenship in the US and Taiwan?

Neither Taiwan nor U.S. law prohibits the acquisition or retention of two nationalities. U.S. law requires U.S. citizens to use their U.S. passports when entering and exiting the U.S. Taiwan law requires Taiwan citizens to use their Taiwan passports when entering and exiting Taiwan.

Can Taiwanese citizens have dual citizenship?

Taiwan permits dual citizenship. However, those becoming naturalized Taiwanese citizens must renounce the previous citizenship. Taiwanese citizens seeking to acquire another citizenship may do so.

Can I get dual citizenship if my mom has it?

If you have a parent with dual citizenship and you born in country A, you by default get the citizenship from country A and possibly the proper documentation. So you must CLAIM the second citizenship from country B, because you parent was citizen of that country.

How long can US citizen stay in Taiwan?

ninety days
As a U.S. passport holder, you will be allowed to enter Taiwan without a visa for up to ninety days if your passport is valid for more than 90 days. If your passport has less than 90 days of validity remaining, you will be able to enter Taiwan for a time equal to the expiration date of your passport.

Does having a Taiwanese passport make you a citizen?

Acquisition and loss of nationality All persons of ethnic Taiwanese and Chinese origin, regardless if they have resided overseas for an extended period of time, are technically ROC nationals. Consequently, children born abroad to any of these people automatically acquire ROC nationality at birth.

Can a person have dual citizenship in China and Taiwan?

Taiwan, also referred to as Republic of China (not to be confused with the People’s Republic of China), follows the principle of jus sanguinis (right of blood) when it comes to citizenship. Taiwan permits dual citizenship. However, those becoming naturalized Taiwanese citizens must renounce the previous citizenship.

When to apply for Taiwanese citizenship through descent?

Your age factors highly into you claiming for Taiwanese nationality through descent. According to an immigration officer who I was speaking to, he stated that I should apply for Taiwanese citizenship while I was still 19. This is because Taiwan recognises people under 19 as dependants.

How can I verify my parents marriage in Taiwan?

Since there are extra documents you need to get to verify your parents marriage in Taiwan. Though this is very easy if you have your mum in Taiwan to help you. It purely involves going down to your local registration office. If this is unclear and if you need help, feel free to contact me.

Can a u.s.citizen mother be a US citizen?

In all cases, the U.S. citizen mother must be the genetic or the gestational mother and the legal parent of the child under local law at the time and place of the child’s birth to transmit U.S. citizenship. If you have questions about the contents of this section or related citizenship laws you should contact a private attorney.