Immigration Act Article 8

A national without household registration in the Taiwan Area who has applied to the National Immigration Agency for a visit in the Taiwan Area may be granted a three (3)-month visit. The visit can be extended once if necessary and the total period of the visit after the extension of the visit shall not exceed six (6) months, beginning from the next day after the day of arrival. The Agency may further extend the duration of stay and increase the frequency of extensions if the national falls within any of the following circumstances and proves that he/she does falls under such a circumstance:1. Has been pregnant for more than seven (7) months, has given birth, or has had a miscarriage for less than two (2) months.2. Has been hospitalized for diseases or pregnant, and may endanger his/her own life if going abroad.3. Has a spouse, a lineal blood relative, a collateral blood relative within the third degree, or a relative by marriage within the second degree, hospitalized or deceased in the Taiwan Area who suffer from serious illnesses or critical injuries.4. Has met force majeure or other inevitable incidents.5. Has his/her personal freedom restricted by laws.Each extension of a visit pursuant to Subparagraph 1 or 2 of the preceding Paragraph shall not exceed two (2) months. The extension of a visit pursuant to Subparagraph 3 shall not exceed two (2) months from the date of the occurrence of the cause. The extension of a visit pursuant to Subparagraph 4 shall not exceed one (1) month. The extension of a visit pursuant to Subparagraph 5 shall be granted as required by circumstances.As the visits stated in the preceding two Paragraphs expire, an immediate exit is mandatory unless residence or registered permanent residence is granted in accordance with this Act.