Born in Brazil, Iruan is a Brazilian national and does not hold a Taiwan passport, though he would likely be entitled to one under Taiwan's nationality law.
Iruan's uncle said he had had the boy's visa extended until July 15, but that it cannot be further extended beyond Sept. 15. The uncle said he was seeking ways to have Iruan registered as a permanent resident but was facing many obstacles.
According to the Ministry of the Interior, in order to obtain a Taiwan passport the boy would have to go back to the country of his birth and have an application for a passport lodged there.
Once he has obtained a Taiwan passport, he can re-enter the country and acquire permanent residency in Taiwan.
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