Taipei Office, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association — Local services in Taipei

My experience with the gate keeper was bad. He was rude and lacks some basic manners and empathy. I arrived to the office just before they closed at 11:30 am, but he didn't want to let me in arguing that it was already 11:30. I told him that it was not 11:30 yet while we both checked our watches. I told him that I had to take time off of work and I had to rush to make it on time to what he responded "that is not my problem", he then gave me a number and with an attitude told me to hurry up and pointing to the direction of the counter in a bossy way.

I hope that the office takes these types of attitudes into consideration while training...

Super efficient system. I went there today 12/12/2022 at 1:30PM. I told the old guy receptionist/guard that I was there for a VISA then he gave me a number and a piece of paper where I need to write the date, name and passport number. It was after 7 minutes when they called my number. And then I gave my documents to the lady officer. After checking my documents she told me to come back on Wednesday 12/14 to pick up my passport with visa.

I suggest you go there with ALL your DOCUMENTS ready. Bring or paste the right photo on your Application Form. Double check everything before handing out your documents to the officer to...

Amazingly friendly staff starting from the security/check in person at the door and till the council at the window (applying for and receiving your visa). There’s also a very helpful staff member cruising around the waiting area who’s job is to answer and help you to fill up your visa application. On the second floor there’s a Japanese library, where you can read while waiting for your number to come up. There’s no display with the current number, but the security person gave us an estimate of 20 minutes, which was very accurate! US citizens do not pay any processing fee for the visa. UK citizens are charged NT870 as...