Can a Chinese citizen living in Europe go to Taiwan?
Context
My girlfriend is a Chinese (PRC) citizen and we are now living in central Europe. I went to Taiwan with a friend two years ago and really enjoyed it, and my girlfriend and I would like to go there together as tourists.
However, since 2019 China bans Chinese citizens from traveling to Taiwan without a group. We are not interested in a group trip.
Question
Does this ban also concern Chinese citizens living abroad ? If not, how should we proceed to get there, and how easy/risky would that be for her (e.g., issue at Taipei airport, further issue when she goes back to Mainland at some point, etc.) ?
I found this Q/A, but as it was asked in 2016, it's likely not accurate with the 2019 change.
Notes
- For this question, please assume that there is no Covid-19 crisis, as it's not really the problem I'm interested in
- Whatever we do, this has to be legal for both of us, the goal is not to cheat on Chinese authorities
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Can Chinese nationals travel to Taiwan?
All Mainland residents cannot travel to Taiwan on their passports when departing from Mainland China and must hold a Travel Permit to and from Taiwan (\u5f80\u4f86\u53f0\u7063\u901a\u884c\u8b49), colloquially known as Mainland Resident Travel Permit (\u5927\u901a\u8b49), issued by the Chinese authorities.Do Chinese citizens need visa for Taiwan?
Entry Requirements for Citizens of Mainland China (PRC), Hong Kong and Macau. Instead of a visa, nationals of the PRC, Macau and Hong Kong need an Exit and Entry Permit to be allowed to travel in and out of Taiwan.Are foreign nationals allowed to enter Taiwan?
Foreign relatives of R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationals and Alien Resident Certificate holders may apply to enter Taiwan while strict border control measures remain in place.Who can enter Taiwan without visa?
If you wish to enter Taiwan as a tourist or short-term visitor (less than 90 days), you do not need a visa. No extensions or changes of status are permitted. Your U.S. passport must be valid throughout your intended length of stay, and you must have a confirmed return or onward air ticket.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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