Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei — Local services in Taipei

Super happy with my recent experience getting at visa. Coming from Kaohsiung, the office was easy to find. Relatively short taxi ride from Main Station (110 NTD).

Elevator opened to a room with an information desk. Got my number. The man at the desk was amazing. He was patient, reviewed all your documents to ensure they were correct. Free photocopies for passport (unprecedented). Gave me the application. Provided clear instructions about what was needed. Helped review and answer questions about the form. I don't think I've been in an embassy that had this service. Impressive.

Waited about 15 minutes to meet with an officer. He was excellent. Efficient. Friendly.

Visa was ready in 45 minutes. Paid. And was on my way back to the Main Station to return to Kaohsiung.

Could not have been more easy and efficient. Helpful and friendly staff. Hands down the best visa experience I...

Located at 3F, I arrive at 8:50am and there are already a few people waitting for process.

The counters soon starts working and all processes are efficient. They will help you to check if your documents are correct or they will guide you how to fill the information correctly. I suggest to prepare ready a copy of all your original documents, it will save your and staff's time.

What I experience is the kindness and warmness from staffs (It is different from reviews from Google). If you want to process any documents, you can check out information on the internet and prepare as much as you can, then you can directly go to the Vietnam Economic and Culture center instead of making the phone call. They will guide...

The fee for a single entry 30 day tourist visa is NT1850 (as stated on various sources online), but they tried to charge me 200 extra. They said it was because I filled out the form by hand (their printer wasn't working). After asking about the price increase, they begrudgingly let me pay the normal price, mumbling something about giving me a discount. Don't let them overcharge you! Also, try to print out the application form in advance so you don't have to use their ancient, ailing computer...