the NHRC’s special report How Migrant Workers Raise Children in a Foreign
Country reported that once they had children, they were no longer allowed to
live in company dormitories, but the monthly dormitory and meal expenses of
NT$2,100 were still deducted from their salary.66 It is recommended that the
MOL implement more proactive regulations for worker advocacy and labor
inspections.
F. Right to freedom of entry to and exit from the country
53. During a discussion with government agencies, the NHRC discovered that
the government had implemented an interview system for marriages
involving foreign spouses from certain countries and regions, including China
and Southeast Asia. This list still includes 19 Southeast Asian countries as
of 2022. Although the government eased the interview requirements for
foreign spouses in 2019, a review of the transitional system was postponed
due to the outbreak of COVID-19.67 In 2023, the Guidelines for the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and Overseas Missions of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Regarding Interviews with Foreigners Applying for Entry into Taiwan on the
Basis of Marriage to an ROC Citizen were amended. The amended guidelines
stipulate that the government may determine a list of specific countries and
designate interview locations based on considerations of national interest
and international customs and practices, with periodic review and adjustment
as needed.68 The NHRC found that there are no clear criteria and regulations
for the selection of countries for these foreign marriage interviews. It is
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NHRC discussion meeting with government agencies (2023, Feb 1).
§2 of the Guidelines for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Overseas Missions of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Regarding I
nterviews with Foreigners Applying for Entry into Taiwan on the Basis of Marriage to an ROC Citizen (released on March 17,
2013). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs may weigh national interests, international customs and practices, relationships with
other countries, and the status of citizens from those countries who are staying or residing in Taiwan. The government can
establish a list of specific countries and designated interview locations and review and revise them as needed.
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