MOFA to release new version of e-passport as of January 11, 2021
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On January 11, 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) will begin issuing a new version of the e-passport of the Republic of China (Taiwan) with an updated cover design that makes identifying the citizenship of its holders easier. The new design, announced on September 2 this year, preserves the main elements and layout of the current design but enlarges the font size of “TAIWAN” and repositions the official English name “REPUBLIC OF CHINA” in a circle around the national emblem. Applications for the new version of the e-passport may be made domestically or submitted to Taiwan’s overseas missions.
Taiwan passport holders may continue to use their existing passports until they expire. They may also apply for an e- passport with the new design regardless of the remaining validity period of their existing passports. Application fees will remain at NT$1,300 (NT$900 for applicants under the age of 14); application requirements and procedures will also remain unchanged.
For more information, please visit the website of BOCA.
