Amended Provisions of the Criteria for Determining Conduct that Hinders Good Social Customs under Article 18, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 14 and Article 24, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 13 of the Immigration Act

• Date： 2026-10-15
• Source：Residency Section 2
• Hit：59
• Updated date：2026-10-15

I. These Criteria are established by the National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior, for the implementation of Article 18, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 14 and Article 24, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 13 of the Immigration Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), under which an alien who engages in conduct that hinders good social customs may be prohibited from entering the State or may have an application for residence or for a change of purpose of residence denied.

II. “Conduct that Hinders Good Social Customs” as referred to in Article 18, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 14 and Article 24, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 13 of the Act means any of the following:

(1) Having committed an offense under Chapter 16-1, Offense against Morality, of Part 2 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of China and having been convicted by a final court judgment.

(2) Having violated any provision of Chapter 2, Vice, of Part 3 of the Social Order Maintenance Act and having been subject to a final disposition by a police authority or a final and binding court ruling.

(3) To engage in any services involving acting as a host, hostess, escort companion, or other similar attendant for customers at an audiovisual entertainment establishment (such as a karaoke venue), hostess club, bar, pub, nightclub or lounge, snack bar, or other place accessible to the public, and to receive a fee for such services.