TECO-LA is conducting safety measures due to a confirmed positive COVID-19 case in its consular division
Due to recent news of a local employee in TECO-LA’s consular division testing positive on August 2, 2020, TECO-LA is conducting the following safety measures at its headquarters (address: 3731 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90010) starting from August 3, 2020, to maintain the operation of its core business and safeguard the health of overseas compatriots and TECO-LA staff:
- The lobby will remain closed until further notice. All staff and local employees in the consular division will receive tests and conduct self-quarantine for 14 days. Our consular service will be suspended from August 3 to August 14, in compliance with the relevant anti-epidemic and quarantine regulations. All mail-in applications will resume processing on August 17. For detailed information, please see the website https://www.roc-taiwan.org/uslax/post/23631.html. In the meantime, TECO-LA will only accept mail-in applications for emergency authentication. Applicants for passports and visas are advised to approach the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in San Francisco (TECO-SFO).
- All other staff at TECO-LA will be separated into two shift teams as one alternates shifts at the office while the other works from home in order to maintain the operation of its core business. The sanitizing of the TECO-LA’s headquarters will be conducted immediately.
- Due to the whimsical nature of this pandemic, TECO-LA suggests that all overseas compatriots and Taiwanese visitors monitor their own health and pay close attention to TECO-LA’s website (https://www.taiwanembassy.org/uslax/) and Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/taiwaninla) for any notifications. During the period, if there is major injury or emergency rescue case, please call our emergency rescue hotline 213-923-3591. Please note: This phone line is "unable" to process general consular application. During the epidemic, TECO-LA once again appeals to all the expatriates to strictly abide by the quarantine regulations. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.