Enforcement Rules of the Nationality Act Article 15

A person who applies for restoration of nationality in accordance with Paragraph 1 of Article 15 or Article 16 of this Act shall submit an application form enclosed with the following documents:1. A valid Alien Resident Certificate or Alien Permanent Resident Certificate.2. A criminal record issued by the police or other equivalent certificates issued by the government of the applicant’s country of origin. Minors under the age of 14 years or who entered the R.O.C. before the age of 14 and had never left or applicants who are the spouse of an R.O.C. national whose reason for residence as recorded on the Alien Resident Certificate is to reside with relatives, need not submit a criminal record.3. Documents proving that the applicant possesses sufficient property or professional skills, which enable him or her to be self-reliant. A minor who applies for restoration of nationality in conjunction with the applicant or those who have acquired alien permanent resident certificate are not required to submit the documents.4. A minor shall submit a letter of consent from his/her legal representative.5. Other relevant identity certificates.Upon receipt of such applications in the preceding Paragraph, the household registration office shall check the criminal and household registration records of such applicants covering the period of such applicant’s residence in the R.O.C.. Minors under 14 years of age are exempt from the check of criminal record.For those who apply for restoration of nationality pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 15 of this Act, the proof of income, personal property or real estate referred to in Subparagraph 3 of Paragraph 1 shall be verified by household registration offices.