There is no need to give gifts to get things done in Taiwan

(FWA 2026/09/03)

A:It’s the first time I have applied for documents in Taiwan. Someone told me that giving gifts or relying on connections can speed up the process. Is that true?

B:No. In Taiwan, when applying for a residence permit, as long as you submit all the required documents and meet eligibility requirements the application is processed according to the law.

A:So, I don’t need to pay a bribe or get someone to help me?

B:That’s right! Just remember 3 principles:

•You do not need to give gifts to government officials.

•You do not need to use personal connections or influence.

•You do not need to pay extra to speed up the process.

A:What if someone says they can help fast-trackmy application or speed up the approval process?

B:Beware! If someone asks for favors in exchange for helping with document applications or government subsidy applications, it could involve illegal actions or be a scam.

※If you have any further questions about working, residency, transportation, or daily life in Taiwan, the ITaiwan AI Genie is always at your service.

在臺辦事情不送禮也能辦得好

A:第一次在臺灣辦證件，有人說要送禮、找關係，辦得比較快，是真的嗎？

B:不用喔！在臺灣辦理居留證、證件申請或政府服務，只要資料齊全並符合規定，就能依法辦理。

A:所以不用另外給小費或請人幫忙？

B:沒錯！記住 3 個原則：

•不需要送禮給公務人員
•不需要找人關說
•不需要額外付費加快流程

A:如果有人說可以幫忙快速通關、加快審核呢？

B: 要提高警覺！如果有人以辦理證件、申請補助名義要求提供好處，可能涉及違法或詐騙