Passports and Visas
1. What do I need to apply for a passport?
- Proof of citizenship (one of the following):
- previous U.S. passport
- certified
birth certificate
Passport Application (also available at passport office)
Proof of identity (one of the following):
- previous U.S. Passport
- driver's license
- government identification card
Two passport photographs (look in the yellow pages under "passport and visa services" for locations)
2. Where do I apply for a passport?
Passport applications can be submitted at most post offices or county clerk buildings. For the closest acceptance facility to you, click here: Where to obtain a passport
3. How much does a passport cost? What it costs
- Regular processing (5-6 weeks) $97
- Rush processing (3 weeks) $145
- Rush and Express processing (7 to 10 days) $175 ($30 is for overnight mail service)
- The Travel Broker (less than 7 days) $250 to $350
4. What do I need to apply for a visa?
- Your passport
- 2 passport photos
- Flight itinerary
- Completed visa application
- Letter from your assigned school
- Copy of assigned school's license
- $100 (check or money order)
- Self addressed prepaid envelope for your passport and visa to be returned to you
5. Where do I send my visa application?
That depends on where you're applying from. You'll need to send your application to one of the several TECO (Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices) agencies in the U.S. To find which office services your state, click here.
6. How much does a visa to Taiwan cost?
$100 if you have a U.S. passport. If you need your visa rushed, there is an $18 fee.
7. How long does it take to get my visa back?
Usually, your visa is returned to within 10 days to 2 weeks.
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