Foreign Investment – UI No. Basic Information Form
| Q: | What is the UI No. Basic Information Form? |
| A: |
The UI No. Basic Information Form is an official document issued for the purpose of verifying and certifying the Unified Identification Number of individuals who do not have household registration in Taiwan, including nationals without household registration, residents of Mainland China, residents of Hong Kong and Macao, and foreign nationals. |
| Q: | To which competent authority should an application for the UI No. Basic Information Form be submitted? |
| A: |
Applicants may submit their applications at the local service center of the National Immigration Agency. |
| Q: | Under what circumstances is it necessary to apply for the UI No. Basic Information Form? |
| A: |
A company’s responsible person may be required to present this form for identity verification when opening a bank account, applying for a telephone number in Taiwan, or engaging in other newly initiated business activities. |
| Q: | What is the application fee for the UI No. Basic Information Form? |
| A: |
No government fee is required. Applicants may apply at the local service center of the National Immigration Agency by presenting the original passport together with the application form. |
| Q: | How long does it take to process an application for the UI No. Basic Information Form? |
| A: |
Applicants may submit their application at the local service center of the National Immigration Agency four hours after entry, and the application can be completed on the same day. |

