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Click here to make an appointment
Waiting time for an appointment:
:
Waiting time for an appointment for short and long-stay visas is
48 hours
This waiting time may be extended up to
7 working
days prior to and during summer time.
Likewise, an increase of applications is to be expected prior to summer and winter school holidays. Getting an appointment may therefore exceed the normal waiting time. Applicants are therefore asked to be prepared to submit their dossiers taking into account possible delays thus avoiding having to delay their departure.
The aforementioned appointment system does not apply to students as their appointments are arranged directly by Campus France.
When visiting the French consular services, you must not have any weapons or dangerous products in your possession. Security checks are carried out before admission into the premises.
Weekly closing on
saturdays
and
sundays
.
Holidays in 2021:
Friday January 1
Thursday February 11 to Monday February 15
Friday April 2 to Monday April 5
Saturday May 1
Monday May 24
Monday June 14
Monday September 20 to Tuesday September 21
Monday October 10
Preparation
You must present all documents (including substantiating documentation) necessary the day of your appointment. No document sent to the visa section by any other means can be taken into account.
In order to set up your visa application dossier correctly, consult the list of required documents for your type of visa.
Please note that only visa service personnel are authorized to ask for further substantiating documents and that no exterior person is qualified in matters regarding visas.
Submitting your visa application
: visa applications must be made in person at the consular services. The French Office in Taipei will not treat any visa demand received via the postal system or otherwise.
Do not forget to bring with you :
Confirmation of your appointment (printed).
Your passport : the passport number must be the same as the one indicated on your confirmation of appointment.
Money to pay the visa fees.
All the required documents in order of the list.
Registration of biometric data
All visas delivered by France are biometric.
All visa applicants above the age of 12 years must present themselves in person at the time of submitting their first application. The following biometric identifiers are registered upon this visit: a photograph, scanned or taken at the time of the demand, 10 fingerprints taken and then digitized.
However it is possible to retrieve your biometric data if a former visa has been delivered within the preceding 59 months.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from biometric registration, the applicationmust be submitted by both parents of the child or by the person holding parental authority. A recent passport photograph in the
ISO/IEC format (pdf)
must be provided.
The retrieval of your passport must be done in person on the date indicated to you at the time of submitting the application. However if you are unable to keep the appointment yourself, a representative carrying power of attorney may retrieve the passport on your behalf.
Taiwanese passport holders
Taiwanese passport holders
with their identity number included, who wish to travel to Europe inside one or several countries which are signatories of the Schengen Agreement, are exempted from having a visa for touristic, family or business reasons for a period of less than 90 days.
France has widened this exemption from needing a visa for Taiwanese citizens traveling to non-European French territories : French overseas departments and territories (DOM TOM).
People in possession of a passport which does not include their identity number must contact the French Office.
Official passports
Visas issued to holders of official passports in the course of their duties are free of charge.
Studying in France
Students wishing to study in France for a period exceeding 3 months are obliged to enroll on the website of Campus France beforehand and also complete the educational evaluation procedure (
Studies in France
) and only then may they submit their student visa application.
The mission of Campus France is to guide and advise Taiwanese students wishing to continue their studies in France. Campus France provides extensive information on all courses provided by French Higher education system as well as specific information regarding the different French establishments permitting students to build- with success, their journey of academic mobility.
Campus France allows you to construct a step-by-step project of your studies in France. Its website allows you to create an online personalized account as well as a place to discuss with
Campus France representatives
.
The visa section is in charge of processing visa applications according to the rules and regulations in force. It is not authorized to give any information regarding dossiers being processed by telephone.
Campus France procedure for studying in France is as follows:
Inscription
Create an
account
Online completion of your application
Payment of services charges via bank transfer
Processing time: one working day
Interview and submitting Campus France application
Once the service charges have been validated, you may proceed by making an appointment online on the Campus France website. You simply need to choose the date and time which suits you amongst the time slots proposed on your personal online account.
During low season, 3 working days waiting time on average. During high season, up to 10 working days waiting time may be required.
On the day of your appointment, you should come to the Campus France Office bringing with you your notification of presence as well as all of the
documents required (pdf)
at the moment of the interview.
The educational interview consists of an oral presentation of your personal studies project and answering questions from the counselors regarding your dossier. This evaluation interview may take place in French, English or Chinese depending on the course you have chosen.
Submitting your visa application :
You may submit your visa application dossier the same day as your interview with Campus France - no appointment with the visa section is necessary in this case provided that your visa application dossier is complete. You must submit your dossier personally at one of the visa section counters where you biometric data will be registered.
Bring photocopies of all substantiating documents as there is no possibility of making photocopies on the premises.
Once you have settled the dossier charges (cash only), you will be given a receipt and your dossier will be processed by the visa section.
Processing time:
Approximately three weeks. Processing time for summer can take longer.
Collecting your passport:
When your passport is ready for pickup, you will receive an sms or email. In case of emergency, the visa section will contact you by telephone. In order to retrieve your passport, you must present the receipt for the visa dossier charges which you were previously given. If you are unable to come in person, someone with proof of power of attorney as well as the visa application receipt may come on your behalf to withdraw your passport.
In case of difficulties related to your visa application, consular services can be contacted
by email only
. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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##### [Tourism and private stay](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/tourisme-et-sejour-prive)
- [Young travellers](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/jeunes-voyageurs)
- [Tourist stay of less than 3 months](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/sejour-touristique-de-moins-de-3-mois)
- [Tourist stay of more than 3 months](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/sejour-touristique-de-plus-de-3-mois)
- [Stay for medical care](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/sejour-pour-soins-medicaux)
- [Volunteering](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/volontariat)
##### [Professional purpose](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/motif-professionnel)
- [Salaried employment](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/activite-salariee)
- [Self employed person or liberal activity](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/activite-non-salariee-ou-liberale)
- [Young employees](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/jeunes-salaries)
- [Job Search / Business Creation](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/recherche-d-emploi-creation-d-entreprise)
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##### [Study or training](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/etudier-se-former)
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##### [Family purpose](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/motif-familial)
- [Adoption](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/adoption)
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# Taiwan
Get information, make an appointment and submit your application
***

## Submit your application at a centre for visas for France in Taiwan
Reception of visa applicants residing in Taiwan as well as the submission of applications are handled on appointment only by the French office in Taipei.
- For short-stay visa applications, please submit your application a minimum of between 1 and 2 weeks before your departure date.
- For long-term visas, allow 3 weeks between the time of submitting your application and the due date of departure.
Taiwanese passport holders containing their identity number who wish to visit Europe in one or several countries which are signatories of the Schengen Agreement are exempted from the obligation of visa for tourist stays of less than 90 days.
France has increased this measure of visa exemption for Taiwanese citizens to include short-stays in non-European French territories.
***

## What are the visa fees ?
[Fees (pdf)](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/documents/d/france-visas/frais-de-visa-anglais) are collected by the French administration for processing your application.
**This payment is made mainly by Easycard in Taiwanese dollars** (please load your card accordingly). Tariffs are shown in euros (€), to convert the price into local currency (TWD), please [check the current exchange rate.](https://www.economie.gouv.fr/dgfip/taux_chancellerie_change_resultat/pays/TW).
The amount collected will be kept by the administration even if the visa is refused.
***

## Book an appointment
- Taipei
### French Office in Taipei
[Book an appointment](https://consulat.gouv.fr/en/bureau-francais-de-taipei/appointment?name=VISAS)
Contact details
Taipei 101, 39 F
No. 7 Xinyi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei 11049
[Carte](https://www.google.com/maps/place/%E6%B3%95%E5%9C%8B%E5%9C%A8%E5%8F%B0%E5%8D%94%E6%9C%83+Bureau+fran%C3%A7ais+de+Taipei/@25.0336892,121.5623073,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x3442abef410102af:0x5a30b1ba39367ee!4m5!3m4!1s0x3442abef416291cd:0x2547cf0d44f5319e!8m2!3d25.0336844!4d121.564496)
Email
NA
Call center
NA
Website
<https://france-taipei.org/>
Submitting applications
(appointment only)
Normal period
| | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Busy Winter Period from Dec 01 till Dec 24
| | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Busy Summer Period from June 01 till Aug 31
| | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Collecting passports
NA
#### Additional information
##### Making an appointment and waiting time
When you are certain of being able to submit all of the elements of your dossier, you can then make an appointment.
[Click here to make an appointment](https://consulat.gouv.fr/bureau-francais-de-taipei/rendez-vous?name=VISAS)
**Waiting time for an appointment:** :
- Waiting time for an appointment for short and long-stay visas is **48 hours**
- This waiting time may be extended up to **7 working** days prior to and during summer time.
Likewise, an increase of applications is to be expected prior to summer and winter school holidays. Getting an appointment may therefore exceed the normal waiting time. Applicants are therefore asked to be prepared to submit their dossiers taking into account possible delays thus avoiding having to delay their departure.
**The aforementioned appointment system does not apply to students as their appointments are arranged directly by Campus France.**
##### Security information
When visiting the French consular services, you must not have any weapons or dangerous products in your possession. Security checks are carried out before admission into the premises.
##### Public holidays / closures
Weekly closing on **saturdays** and **sundays**.
Holidays in 2021:
- Friday January 1
- Thursday February 11 to Monday February 15
- Friday April 2 to Monday April 5
- Saturday May 1
- Monday May 24
- Monday June 14
- Monday September 20 to Tuesday September 21
- Monday October 10
##### Practical informations on your appointment
###### Preparation
You must present all documents (including substantiating documentation) necessary the day of your appointment. No document sent to the visa section by any other means can be taken into account.
In order to set up your visa application dossier correctly, consult the list of required documents for your type of visa. **Please note that only visa service personnel are authorized to ask for further substantiating documents and that no exterior person is qualified in matters regarding visas.**
**Submitting your visa application**: visa applications must be made in person at the consular services. The French Office in Taipei will not treat any visa demand received via the postal system or otherwise.
###### Do not forget to bring with you :
- Confirmation of your appointment (printed).
- Your passport : the passport number must be the same as the one indicated on your confirmation of appointment.
- Money to pay the visa fees.
- All the required documents in order of the list.
###### Registration of biometric data
All visas delivered by France are biometric.
All visa applicants above the age of 12 years must present themselves in person at the time of submitting their first application. The following biometric identifiers are registered upon this visit: a photograph, scanned or taken at the time of the demand, 10 fingerprints taken and then digitized.
However it is possible to retrieve your biometric data if a former visa has been delivered within the preceding 59 months.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from biometric registration, the applicationmust be submitted by both parents of the child or by the person holding parental authority. A recent passport photograph in the [ISO/IEC format (pdf)](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/documents/d/france-visas/iso_iec_normes_photos_fr) must be provided.
##### Track your application and collect your passport
The retrieval of your passport must be done in person on the date indicated to you at the time of submitting the application. However if you are unable to keep the appointment yourself, a representative carrying power of attorney may retrieve the passport on your behalf.
##### Particular situations
###### Taiwanese passport holders
**Taiwanese passport holders** with their identity number included, who wish to travel to Europe inside one or several countries which are signatories of the Schengen Agreement, are exempted from having a visa for touristic, family or business reasons for a period of less than 90 days.
France has widened this exemption from needing a visa for Taiwanese citizens traveling to non-European French territories : French overseas departments and territories (DOM TOM).
**People in possession of a passport which does not include their identity number must contact the French Office.**
###### Official passports
Visas issued to holders of official passports in the course of their duties are free of charge.
###### Studying in France
Students wishing to study in France for a period exceeding 3 months are obliged to enroll on the website of Campus France beforehand and also complete the educational evaluation procedure (**Studies in France**) and only then may they submit their student visa application.
The mission of Campus France is to guide and advise Taiwanese students wishing to continue their studies in France. Campus France provides extensive information on all courses provided by French Higher education system as well as specific information regarding the different French establishments permitting students to build- with success, their journey of academic mobility.
Campus France allows you to construct a step-by-step project of your studies in France. Its website allows you to create an online personalized account as well as a place to discuss with [Campus France representatives](https://www.taiwan.campusfrance.org/).
The visa section is in charge of processing visa applications according to the rules and regulations in force. It is not authorized to give any information regarding dossiers being processed by telephone.
###### Campus France procedure for studying in France is as follows:
- Inscription
- Create an [account](https://www.taiwan.campusfrance.org/)
- Online completion of your application
- Payment of services charges via bank transfer
**Processing time: one working day**
**Interview and submitting Campus France application**
- Once the service charges have been validated, you may proceed by making an appointment online on the Campus France website. You simply need to choose the date and time which suits you amongst the time slots proposed on your personal online account.
- During low season, 3 working days waiting time on average. During high season, up to 10 working days waiting time may be required.
On the day of your appointment, you should come to the Campus France Office bringing with you your notification of presence as well as all of the [documents required (pdf)](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/documents/d/france-visas/pieces-a-fournir-pour-entretien-campus-france) at the moment of the interview.
The educational interview consists of an oral presentation of your personal studies project and answering questions from the counselors regarding your dossier. This evaluation interview may take place in French, English or Chinese depending on the course you have chosen.
###### Submitting your visa application :
- You may submit your visa application dossier the same day as your interview with Campus France - no appointment with the visa section is necessary in this case provided that your visa application dossier is complete. You must submit your dossier personally at one of the visa section counters where you biometric data will be registered.
- Bring photocopies of all substantiating documents as there is no possibility of making photocopies on the premises.
- Once you have settled the dossier charges (cash only), you will be given a receipt and your dossier will be processed by the visa section.
**Processing time:**
Approximately three weeks. Processing time for summer can take longer.
**Collecting your passport:**
When your passport is ready for pickup, you will receive an sms or email. In case of emergency, the visa section will contact you by telephone. In order to retrieve your passport, you must present the receipt for the visa dossier charges which you were previously given. If you are unable to come in person, someone with proof of power of attorney as well as the visa application receipt may come on your behalf to withdraw your passport.
##### Help
In case of difficulties related to your visa application, consular services can be contacted [by email only](https://france-taipei.org/Formulaire-administration-visas).
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**Waiting time for an appointment:** :
- Waiting time for an appointment for short and long-stay visas is **48 hours**
- This waiting time may be extended up to **7 working** days prior to and during summer time.
Likewise, an increase of applications is to be expected prior to summer and winter school holidays. Getting an appointment may therefore exceed the normal waiting time. Applicants are therefore asked to be prepared to submit their dossiers taking into account possible delays thus avoiding having to delay their departure.
**The aforementioned appointment system does not apply to students as their appointments are arranged directly by Campus France.**
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When visiting the French consular services, you must not have any weapons or dangerous products in your possession. Security checks are carried out before admission into the premises.
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Weekly closing on **saturdays** and **sundays**.
Holidays in 2021:
- Friday January 1
- Thursday February 11 to Monday February 15
- Friday April 2 to Monday April 5
- Saturday May 1
- Monday May 24
- Monday June 14
- Monday September 20 to Tuesday September 21
- Monday October 10
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###### Preparation
You must present all documents (including substantiating documentation) necessary the day of your appointment. No document sent to the visa section by any other means can be taken into account.
In order to set up your visa application dossier correctly, consult the list of required documents for your type of visa. **Please note that only visa service personnel are authorized to ask for further substantiating documents and that no exterior person is qualified in matters regarding visas.**
**Submitting your visa application**: visa applications must be made in person at the consular services. The French Office in Taipei will not treat any visa demand received via the postal system or otherwise.
###### Do not forget to bring with you :
- Confirmation of your appointment (printed).
- Your passport : the passport number must be the same as the one indicated on your confirmation of appointment.
- Money to pay the visa fees.
- All the required documents in order of the list.
###### Registration of biometric data
All visas delivered by France are biometric.
All visa applicants above the age of 12 years must present themselves in person at the time of submitting their first application. The following biometric identifiers are registered upon this visit: a photograph, scanned or taken at the time of the demand, 10 fingerprints taken and then digitized.
However it is possible to retrieve your biometric data if a former visa has been delivered within the preceding 59 months.
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from biometric registration, the applicationmust be submitted by both parents of the child or by the person holding parental authority. A recent passport photograph in the [ISO/IEC format (pdf)](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/documents/d/france-visas/iso_iec_normes_photos_fr) must be provided.
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The retrieval of your passport must be done in person on the date indicated to you at the time of submitting the application. However if you are unable to keep the appointment yourself, a representative carrying power of attorney may retrieve the passport on your behalf.
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###### Taiwanese passport holders
**Taiwanese passport holders** with their identity number included, who wish to travel to Europe inside one or several countries which are signatories of the Schengen Agreement, are exempted from having a visa for touristic, family or business reasons for a period of less than 90 days.
France has widened this exemption from needing a visa for Taiwanese citizens traveling to non-European French territories : French overseas departments and territories (DOM TOM).
**People in possession of a passport which does not include their identity number must contact the French Office.**
###### Official passports
Visas issued to holders of official passports in the course of their duties are free of charge.
###### Studying in France
Students wishing to study in France for a period exceeding 3 months are obliged to enroll on the website of Campus France beforehand and also complete the educational evaluation procedure (**Studies in France**) and only then may they submit their student visa application.
The mission of Campus France is to guide and advise Taiwanese students wishing to continue their studies in France. Campus France provides extensive information on all courses provided by French Higher education system as well as specific information regarding the different French establishments permitting students to build- with success, their journey of academic mobility.
Campus France allows you to construct a step-by-step project of your studies in France. Its website allows you to create an online personalized account as well as a place to discuss with [Campus France representatives](https://www.taiwan.campusfrance.org/).
The visa section is in charge of processing visa applications according to the rules and regulations in force. It is not authorized to give any information regarding dossiers being processed by telephone.
###### Campus France procedure for studying in France is as follows:
- Inscription
- Create an [account](https://www.taiwan.campusfrance.org/)
- Online completion of your application
- Payment of services charges via bank transfer
**Processing time: one working day**
**Interview and submitting Campus France application**
- Once the service charges have been validated, you may proceed by making an appointment online on the Campus France website. You simply need to choose the date and time which suits you amongst the time slots proposed on your personal online account.
- During low season, 3 working days waiting time on average. During high season, up to 10 working days waiting time may be required.
On the day of your appointment, you should come to the Campus France Office bringing with you your notification of presence as well as all of the [documents required (pdf)](https://france-visas.gouv.fr/documents/d/france-visas/pieces-a-fournir-pour-entretien-campus-france) at the moment of the interview.
The educational interview consists of an oral presentation of your personal studies project and answering questions from the counselors regarding your dossier. This evaluation interview may take place in French, English or Chinese depending on the course you have chosen.
###### Submitting your visa application :
- You may submit your visa application dossier the same day as your interview with Campus France - no appointment with the visa section is necessary in this case provided that your visa application dossier is complete. You must submit your dossier personally at one of the visa section counters where you biometric data will be registered.
- Bring photocopies of all substantiating documents as there is no possibility of making photocopies on the premises.
- Once you have settled the dossier charges (cash only), you will be given a receipt and your dossier will be processed by the visa section.
**Processing time:**
Approximately three weeks. Processing time for summer can take longer.
**Collecting your passport:**
When your passport is ready for pickup, you will receive an sms or email. In case of emergency, the visa section will contact you by telephone. In order to retrieve your passport, you must present the receipt for the visa dossier charges which you were previously given. If you are unable to come in person, someone with proof of power of attorney as well as the visa application receipt may come on your behalf to withdraw your passport.
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In case of difficulties related to your visa application, consular services can be contacted [by email only](https://france-taipei.org/Formulaire-administration-visas). | |||||||||||||||||||||
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