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Q: What if a male possesses Overseas Chinese identification and is unwilling to serve in the military, how long can he stay in Taiwan?

A:

    1. Bring a valid Taiwan R.O.C. passport with official endorsement as an Overseas Chinese.
    2. A copy of Household Register.
    3. Entry and exit record.
    4. Highest academic diploma.
    5. Name and number of your foreign passport.
  1. If born before Dec. 31, 1984 you can not stay for more than 4 months in the country per entry. If your stay exceeds 4 months over 3 entries, you will be drafted according to the law. If born after Jan. 1, 1985 you cannot stay for more than 183 days in the country per year. Military service is not required for Overseas Chinese above 40 years of age.