【Mail-In Application】
Please refer to the following Consular Services information page on our website for application requirements
1. Passport: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayvr_en/cat/26.html
2. Document authorization: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayvr_en/post/157.html
3. Visa: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayvr_en/cat/14.html
4. Certificate of Entry and Exit Date Record: https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayvr/post/15143.html
【Processing Times】※Processing time starts from the receipt of complete applications and documents
(Effective June 12, 2023)
1. Visa: Applications are open in accordance with government regulations and instructions. Will mail out to the qualifying applicants upon approval.
2. Passport: 35 working days
3. Passport (Non-chipped, valid for 1 year): 15 working days
4. Non-verifiable documentary authentication: 7 working days
5. Documents need verification: 10 working days after verification with the relevant agencies/organizations
6. Certificate of entry and exit date record: 10 working days for photocopy, 25 working days for true copy
7. Entry permit for Taiwanese passport holders without a national ID No.: 7 working days (with a valid Taiwanese passport)
【Application Inquiries】
For consular application documents required, please refer to the "Consular Services" information page on our website (https://www.roc-taiwan.org/cayvr_en/cat/14.html).
For other application-related questions, please email yvr@mofa.gov.tw or call the following numbers:
1. Passport: 604-689-4111 ext. 236
2. Visa: 604-689-4111 ext. 243
3. Documentary authorization: 604-689-4111 ext. 235
4. ARC and "Hong Kong, Macau and Mainlanders" Entry Permit: 604-689-4111 ext. 226
Please be patient as the phone call volumes are usually very high and we could not answer your right away. Please slowly and clearly leave your name and phone number with the phone voice mailboxes to help us respond as soon as possible.
【Application reminders】
1. To avoid delay, please make sure you include all required documents with your application and mail to Suite 2200 - 650 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V6B 4N7 (Attn: Consular Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Vancouver)
2. No pickup in person for mail-in applications. Please include a return Xpresspost envelop purchased from Canada post (regular or registered mail will not be accepted).
3. Please fill in the name, address and contact number of the applicant (or recipient) on the return envelope, and save a copy of the tracking number.
4. Our office will not notify applicant regarding the application progress unless the application is missing any required documents. Applicants should use the Canada Post website to check the delivery status with the tracking number.
5. Our office is not responsible for any damage, loss or delay caused by postal delivery.
※ The above procedure will be updated and adjusted as necessary.
