The Freedom of Government Information Law Article 9
The nationals of R.O.C. (Taiwan) who register their permanent residence in R.O.C. (Taiwan) and the legal persons or groups that are established by the nationals may request government agencies to provide government information in accordance with this Law. The same procedure shall also apply to the nationals holding a passport of R.O.C.（Taiwan）who reside overseas.Foreigners may request government information in accordance with this Law only when the laws of their countries do not restrict the nationals of the Republic of China from requesting government information of such country.
中文原文 政府資訊公開法第9條
具有中華民國國籍並在中華民國設籍之國民及其所設立之本國法人、團體，得依本法規定申請政府機關提供政府資訊。
持有中華民國護照僑居國外之國民，亦同。
外國人，以其本國法令未限制中華民國國民申請提供其政府資訊者為限，亦得依本法申請之。
持有中華民國護照僑居國外之國民，亦同。
外國人，以其本國法令未限制中華民國國民申請提供其政府資訊者為限，亦得依本法申請之。