Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Los Angeles

Category: Foreign consulate in Los Angeles, California

Address: 3731 Wilshire Blvd #700, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA

Phone: +12133891215

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–12PM

Tuesday: 9AM–12PM

Wednesday: 9AM–12PM

Thursday: 9AM–12PM

Friday: 9AM–12PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Wesley Tsai

Aug 26, 2022

To process any kind of visa, a reservation/appointment is required, can't walk in. It doesn't say that anywhere on their website. There was a place to do that, but there were no more available this year. So me & my mom came here in the morning & waited in the walk-in line for 3 hrs. We tried so hard & spent so much time getting everything done beforehand, were considerate & patient w/ them , but when we asked them questions nicely, they were not patient & considerate. We even patiently explained & we're polite, but they didn't have patience when answering back, like they didn't want to listen. Even if you're busy, you do not treat your customers like that. Their customer service wasn't what I expected, unprofessional! I'm kinda disappointed & will never ask of their service again. Even though my visa wasn't processed & we're ok w/ that, but the way we were treated wasn't professional. We would feel better if the staff was more patient & considerate.

Paige Tao

Aug 2, 2022

After trying 1 month of calling and leaving voice messages but got no answer or response, I decided to visit in person. It turns out that they don’t have receptionists to only answer phone calls. Those who are responsible to answer phone calls also have other tasks to do on site, which might explain why they don’t have time to answer the calls… The staff on site (on the 1st and 7th floor) are friendly and helpful and I was able to get things done. In conclusion, something is wrong with the management here, but the staff are friendly and helpful.

Ben Wei

May 13, 2022

We love Taiwan but this office is a complete disgrace to Taiwan and the human race. We applied for visitor visas twice. After meticulously reviewing all the required documents on their website, they sat on the applications for months without contacting us. We tried calling for weeks (usually no one answers the phone, or if you're lucky, you get an answering service that refuses to actually give you the status of the application), until we finally found someone who told me they decided not to process it because it was missing documents that were not noted on the website and they didn't feel it was necessary to call us about it. These applications required our original US passports so we were unable to travel internationally for months because of their negligence. After sending them the documents they requested, we repeated this cycle (they decide not to process, don't tell us, we call, wait, eventually find someone, another arbitrary document that they either already have & lost or didn't ask for originally is needed). I guess my advice is to pay for the expedited processing because they're going to drag their feet on every step of the way, and ideally, spend the 2 weeks up front of trying 300 times to talk to a human who can tell you exactly which documents you need to send in because obviously they don't follow the rules on their website. Also obviously they'll discriminate against you if you're a US citizen or try to speak English, try to get a Taiwanese citizen who speaks Mandarin.

Carl Cheng

Mar 12, 2022

We made reservations online two months ago to renew passports today. Reservation at 10AM, but arrived around 9:15. I was able to find meter parking spot on 7th Street, $4 for 10 hours. Checked in at Suite 104. The lady verified appointment letters and forms to make sure everything was in order. Went to Suite 700 to pay passport fees, etc. The staff(employee number 07 and 018, they didn’t provide names)were courteous and efficient. A warning: make your new passport pictures show your ears, otherwise you would need to have new photos taken, at a store across the street, for $12.

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Questions & Answers

Can I update my Republic of China passport by mail?

Wendy Chang | Sep 7, 2020
Shu Chou | May 10, 2022

Can I renew my ROC passport by post? What documents need to be prepared?

What should I do if I am in LA and cannot go back to apply for pension and health insurance due to Covid -19? Is it available online?

Annie Jew | Oct 12, 2021
林錫安 | Jul 9, 2022

Ok

where is the parking?

Wilson Kwong | Sep 7, 2020
Junhong Liu | Sep 7, 2020

If you ride Metro Purple Line, you will not need to park.

Do I need a mask and vaccination proof in order to enter the building for renewing Taiwanese passport? Thank you!

Linda Liknes | Aug 10, 2022
Paige Tao | Aug 10, 2022

No vaccination is required. Everyone was wearing a mask.

How do I satisfy the following VISA requirement Visiting Relatives Before you apply the visa, Please confirm you have obtained: Proof of relative's residence in Taiwan Proof documents for relationship

John C Wang | Jul 9, 2022
lawrence lee | Aug 8, 2022

Check online or by phone to confirm whether the document can meet the requirements.

Do I need two application forms for the authorization letter and seal certificate?

Marian Lu | Sep 7, 2021
Haihsiang Chou | Sep 7, 2021

yes,最好再問戶政事務所確認每人情況不同。

Do I need apply visa to travel to Taiwan in Oct 2022 if I have an US passport only? where and when I can see the answer?

Jenny Tan | Aug 31, 2022
carl (rockboy44493) | Aug 31, 2022

You should contact the consultant. The situation is constantly changing.

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My Taiwan passport is expired in July 2022, however, I couldn't find it. I don't have the copy too. I have the old passport copy, which is 10 years ago. How can I re-new a passport? Thank you.

Christine Kung | Aug 10, 2022
Laura Hwang | Aug 17, 2022

Yes, but i think you probably need to your Taiwanese ID numbers.

Can fully (4 shots) vacinated american enter Taiwan. what documentation I Need for my visa application? 2nd inquiry 07/19/2022 (858) 33333333333377312++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

TheDukeofRB | Aug 8, 2022
Ran Zhang | Aug 8, 2022

call them to find out, their restriction change quite.often lately. Vaccination is.not their main concern.

do i need an appointment to pick up my taiwan passport that is ready for pickup?

K Boo | Aug 8, 2022
Ed C | Aug 8, 2022

Nope. Just go early before 2pm and get in line at window 1. Make sure you bring the notice either on your phone or paper.

Taiwan seems very heartless. Will they ever give some help to those what have asked?

Jenny Keng | Mar 11, 2022
Arthur Chang | Mar 11, 2022

Try call different state TECO for questions.

does anybody know if they are open for walking services or by appointments or by mail? If by mail, does anybody know how long they are taking?

Bared Costanian | Nov 11, 2021
Susan Liao | Nov 11, 2021

You need online to make appointment, no walk in service. Or you can fill form and mail in. But mail in service take longer time and some request may need special notary.

May I take the subway to the office, at which station should I get off?

M Chang | Sep 7, 2021
maou yang (洋洋得意) | Sep 7, 2021

A bureaucratic unit New York has a subway

Hello, Thank you, I would like to double check if our apply form it’s correct before we send. - Luo Shuxia is going to renew the passport 2. Chen Congming's passport has expired. To apply for a passport, can I just fill in the passport application form?

Sherry Chen | Sep 7, 2021
Haihsiang Chou | Sep 7, 2021

May I ask if you are in a mother-child relationship. You must apply for a passport separately. It is best to go to the defense office in person. It's the same, other questions go online or call to ask the case office, thank you

Is TECO LA office open to public for visa or other matters in the month of April 2021? Do I need to make an appointment first before going there?

Accounting Firm | Sep 7, 2021
Jade Chang | Sep 7, 2021

It is open for appointment only. Call for more info before you go or go to their website. It is open for some in person services.

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Can I use a communication office card at present?

胡哲誠 | Sep 7, 2020
55665490 | Sep 7, 2020

It shouldn't work. I took the documents to a legal notary public for notarization in June because I sent it by mail, but if you go to the office in person, you can do the notarization directly, but you must first make an appointment with the office if you are in a hurry. Ask them to help you arrange a bit faster, otherwise it may take a month. I suggest you call the interrogation office and tell them what you need to prepare for the matters you want to handle, and then arrange a date with him to handle it. This will be much faster, otherwise the documents will be sent. Sending hurt money and spending time hoping to help you

How mainlanders get Taiwan passports

fy ch | Sep 7, 2020
Calvin Long | Sep 7, 2020

If it is an entry visa, fill out the form, pay the fee, wait, and collect it. If you want to be a Taiwanese, look at the results of the recent elections.

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Where can I park?

Yiyi Wei | Sep 7, 2020
jinsyan Chou | Sep 7, 2020

Parking lot

Taiwan Passport expired need renewal. What are documents should I bring ? Thank you.

Jenny Ren | Sep 8, 2019
sean chang | Sep 8, 2019

Passport expires, you can take your photo within 3 months and your old passport. Minor passports expire and require a hukou copy (whole household).

Hi, I need to authenticate 2 birth certificates of my grown sons and my marriage license by mail. I also have the documents translated. My husband is deceased What ID I need to send along? Types of payment? Thanks...sue

sue chang | Sep 8, 2019
Jade Chang | Sep 8, 2019

Call the center to get more info. They're really helpful and will tell you what to bring and if you can do it by mail. Some official business can only be done in person.

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What are the requirements for a Mexican Passport holder to obtain a Taiwan Visa?

Ernesto Rodriguez | Sep 8, 2019
Ryan Panahi | Sep 8, 2019

If you are Mexican and live in US as PR, you need to fill visa application form, two passport photos, original passport with minimum 6 months validity, itinerary plan, bank statement, proof of employment, hotel reservation, personal invitation and perivous visa if you had.

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