Taiwan問題63 · Naturalisation
Applicants for naturalization do not have to give up their original nationality. Which of the following is NOT among the cases that are exempted?
In the exam (Chinese)
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?
- aReasons for which the applicant is not to blame.不可歸責當事人之事由。
- bA person who has rendered distinguished service to the Republic of China.有殊勳於中華民國者。
- cA high-level professional who is helpful to the interests of the Republic of China.高級專業人才，有助中華民國利益者。
- dThe applicant's original country recognizes dual nationality.當事人原屬國承認雙重國籍者。Correct answer
Why?
Under Article 9 of the Nationality Act, a person who has reasons for which they are not to blame, has rendered distinguished service to our country, or is a high-level professional helpful to our interests may be exempt from losing their original nationality. The original country recognizing dual nationality is not one of the exempted cases.
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For a person applying for naturalization, which situation CANNOT be recognized as having "basic language ability and basic knowledge of the rights and duties of citizens"?Correct answer:Having attended a Chinese language school abroad.
申請歸化國籍者，哪種情形不得認定具備「基本語言能力及國民權利義務基本常識」？ — 就讀國外華語文學校者。
問題65
To which authority should a foreign national first submit the application for naturalization?Correct answer:The Household Registration Office of the place of domicile (住所地的戶政事務所).
外國人應先向哪個機關提出歸化國籍的申請？ — 住所地的戶政事務所。
問題66
Can the foreign spouse or foreign adopted child of one of our nationals automatically acquire our nationality without going through the naturalization application procedure?Correct answer:No, they cannot.
我國人的外籍配偶或外籍養子女，可不可以不經過歸化之申請程序，就自動取得我國國籍？ — 不可以。
問題67
How many years must an ordinary foreign national continuously reside legally in our country, with a total of at least 183 days of residence each year, to be able to apply for naturalization?Correct answer:5 years.
一般的外籍人士繼續在我國合法居留至少幾年且每年合計有183日以上居留事實就可以申請歸化國籍？ — 5年。
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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