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2023 OUTLINE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR

VI. International Exchanges and Cooperation

1. Constructing international cooperative networks

Since its inception in 2007, the NIA has striven to promote international cooperation and has
signed MOUs or agreements with foreign counterparts. In order to enhance cooperation with other
nations to combat international crime and protect the rights of immigrants, the NIA signed agree-

ments or MOUs with 22 countries on immigration affairs and human trafficking prevention. Moreover,
as of 2022, Taiwan has entered reciprocal arrangements on using of e-Gate with the U.S., South
Korea, Australia, Italy, and Germany. The NIA will continue to expand its international cooperation
network with the aim of creating a friendly environment for tourism and increasing government effi-

ciency.

2. Providing overseas services and assisting the repatriation of wanted criminals

The NIA liaison officers at 28 overseas representative offices (Hong Kong and Macao included) are
responsible for the coordination of border security with its immigration counterparts, as well as for pro-
viding assistance and protection to overseas compatriots. In 2022, the NIA liaison officers processed

8,654 requests for services and immigration assistance, received 17,197 entry permit applications from
ROC (Taiwan) nationals without household registration in the Taiwan area, as well as people from main-
land China, and Hong Kong and Macao residents. The NIA liaison officers also assisted in the repatria-
tion of 150 wanted criminals and 65 ROC (Taiwan) nationals who committed crimes abroad.

3. Policy objectives for 2023

The NIA will continue to establish partnerships with other countries by signing MOUs or agree-
ments on immigration affairs, human trafficking prevention, and mutual use of automated immigra-
tion clearance systems.

VII. Foreign Population Management

1. Reinforcing investigations of illegal immigrants

With the aim of decreasing the number of undocumented migrant workers in Taiwan, the NIA
launched an ad hoc project, led by the National Security Bureau, and in coordination with the Coast
Guard Administration, Military Police Command, Investigation Bureau, and National Police Agency

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