Taiwan問題59 · Naturalisation

For a spouse of one of our nationals applying for naturalization, at least how many total class hours are needed for them to be recognized as having basic language ability and basic knowledge of the rights and duties of citizens?

In the exam (Chinese)

為我國人之配偶申請歸化,其上課總時數至少須達到多少小時,才可被認定具備我國基本語言能力及國民權利義務基本常識?

  1. a60 hours.60小時。
  2. b72 hours.72小時。Correct answer
  3. c100 hours.100小時。

Why?

Under the Standards for Recognizing Basic Language Ability for Naturalization, a spouse of a national who takes government-run courses for a total of 72 hours or more is recognized as having the basic ability.

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  1. 問題60

    For a spouse of one of our nationals applying for naturalization, what score is the minimum on the naturalization test for them to be recognized as having basic language ability and basic knowledge of the rights and duties of citizens?

    Correct answer:60 points or more.

    為我國人之配偶申請歸化,其歸化測試成績至少須達多少分,可被認定具備我國基本語言能力及國民權利義務基本常識? — 60分以上。

  2. 問題61

    For a spouse of one of our nationals applying for naturalization, is it necessary to submit documents proving sufficient property or professional skills?

    Correct answer:No, it is not.

    為我國國人之配偶申請歸化,需不需要提出相當之財產或專業技能之證明文件? — 不需要。

  3. 問題62

    If the spouse of one of our nationals is divorced or the spouse dies, in which of the following situations can they NOT apply for naturalization?

    Correct answer:Divorced by mutual consent, and has no other lawful reason to continue to reside in Taiwan.

    為我國國人之配偶如果離婚或配偶死亡,下列何種情形不可以申請歸化? — 兩願離婚且無其他合法居留事由繼續居留在臺者。

  4. 問題63

    Applicants for naturalization do not have to give up their original nationality. Which of the following is NOT among the cases that are exempted?

    Correct answer:The applicant's original country recognizes dual nationality.

    申請歸化國籍,不需要喪失原屬國的國籍,不包含下列哪些情形? — 當事人原屬國承認雙重國籍者。

Source

The questions and answers come from the Ministry of the Interior’s official written question bank for the naturalization test (歸化測試), edition 114年11月 (November 2025), published by its Department of Household Registration. Exam questions held under laws and regulations are not protected by copyright in Taiwan (Copyright Act, art. 9 par. 1 item 5). The English translation and the explanations were made with AI; the written test itself is in Chinese. Not affiliated with the Ministry of the Interior, the National Immigration Agency or any household registration office.

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