Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 3
This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
This Code shall apply to an offense committed within the territory of the Republic of China. An offense committed on board a vessel or aircraft of the Republic of China outside the territory of the Republic of China shall be considered an offense committed within the territory of the Republic of China.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第3條
本法於在中華民國領域內犯罪者，適用之。
在中華民國領域外之中華民國船艦或航空器內犯罪者，以在中華民國領域內犯罪論。
在中華民國領域外之中華民國船艦或航空器內犯罪者，以在中華民國領域內犯罪論。