Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles

Effective December 1, 2023, TECO-LA's consular service hours will be revised to Monday through Thursday

Passport renewal:

If you possess a Taiwan passport valid for less than 6 months or is not a latest version, you are encouraged to renew your passport at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (TECO-LA) or any other foreign missions of the Republic of China (Taiwan).  Requirements and Procedure for general cases are listed below for your attention and preparation.

1. A duly completed passport application form (pdf) (English_Sample)
2. An original and most recent Taiwan passport
3. Two identical passport photos (1.77x1.38 inches, color) (Guidelines for photo)
4. A duly completed Exit and Entry permit application form (pdf) ( * apply to Taiwanese nationals born overseas/without a Taiwanese ID number upon application)
5. If the applicant has a Taiwanese ID issued after December 21, 2005, the original Taiwan ID or the photocopies of two sides of the original Taiwan ID is required.
6. A photocopy of either the US passport, green card, resident visa or other photo ID.
7. Other relevant certificates that may be required by TECO-LA for additional verification.
8. Application fee: $45 (valid for 10-year)/ $31 (5-year)/ $10 (1-year).

First-time passport application(must apply in person)

1. For applicants born to either a Taiwanese father or mother overseas and applies for his/her Taiwan passport for the first time, applications must be filed in person (*If the applicant is under 18 years old, one of the parents or guardian has to accompany the applicant for passport application) at TECO-LA or any other foreign missions of the Republic of China (Taiwan). 
2. However, to verify applicants' entitlement to Taiwan nationality,  he/she must produce vital supporting documents, such as parents' marriage certificate and minor's birth certificate,and both duly authenticated beforehand by a designated foreign mission of Taiwan before submission.
3. TECO-LA's designated service areas are Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico, whereas TECO-San Francisco, for example, covers Northern California, Utah and Nevada.  *Applicants are highly advised to apply for "document authentication' and "first-time passport" at the same TECO office based on the principle of service area (where certificates were issued), rather than approximity (where applicants live).

Requirements:

1. A duly completed passport application form (pdf)(example)
2. Three identical passport photos (1.77x1.38 inches, color)(Guidelines for photo)
3. An Exit and Entry permit application form (pdf)
4. Agreement on minor's surname named(pdf)
5. A duly authenticated birth certificate:  https://www.taiwanembassy.org/uslax_en/post/6119.html
6. A duly authenticated parents' marriage certificate: https://www.taiwanembassy.org/uslax_en/post/6119.html
7. Photocopies of both father and mother' passports
8. A photocopy of minor's US passport/green card/resident visa or other photo ID.
9. Other relevant certificates that may be required by TECO-LA for additional verification.
10. Application fee: $45 (valid for 10-year)/ $31 (5-year)/ $10 (1-year).

Replacement of a lost or stolen Taiwan passport

(must apply in person)

If applicant's passport was lost or stolen, he/she must report it immediately to the local police authorities for a police record and contact TECO-LA or other foreign missions of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for a new passport. The following documents and fee are required for a new passport:

1. A police report/certificate recording a Taiwan passport was loss/stolen, issued by the local police authorities ( *if the lost/stolen passport remains valid).
2. A written Self-Description of how the passport was lost/stolen. (form download below)
3. A duly completed passport application form(pdf)(example)
4. Two identical passport photos (1.77x1.38 inches, color)(Guidelines for photo)
5. A photo copy of Taiwan passport, national I.D. or certificate of Taiwan nationality (such as a Household Registration Record or a Driver's License
6. If the applicant has a Taiwanese ID issued after December 21, 2005, the original Taiwan ID or the photocopies of two sides of the original Taiwan ID is required.
7. Application fee: $45 (valid for 5 years)

Methods of Payment-Cash, money orders, or cashier's check. Payable to "TECO". Personal check and credit card will not be accepted.

Processing Time :

Additional processing time may be needed if case of insufficient documents or extra supporting documents are required.

Counter Application: Monday to Thursday
1.Reservation: https://www.taiwanembassy.org/uslax/post/25369.html
After reservation was completed and an email confirmation with a QRcode received, applicants may visit TECO-LA at given time slot with all requirements ready and submit directly at the counter of TECO-LA.
2.Walk-In: Available from 1:15 pm to 3:45 pm, with a quota of 35 person per day. Registration for the afternoon walk-in begins at 9 a.m. on the same day.

Mail-in Application(Only for passport renewal): Please sign 郵寄具結書Mail Delivery Agreement

Please attach a notarized copy of your photo ID as proof of your identity.  However, a copy of Passport or ID Card is issued by the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will not required to be notarized if the applicant is a Taiwanese citizen.  Prior to mailing documents to TECO-LA, he/she may contact Consular Division of TECO-LA staff at +1 213-389-1215 for guidance and further information.  *Remember to attach a postage paid return envelop and put inside the mail envelope if you're unavailable to come and pick up the passport at our office. We only accept USPS returns, and $32 Priority Express Mail is recommended.

The Consular Division of TECO-LA is open Monday through Thursday (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and closed on U.S. Federal & California State holidays, Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day and October 10th.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles (TECO-LA)

3731 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90010

Tel: +1 213-389-1215

Download：

• Guidelines for passport photos
• Passport Application Form Sample
• Self-Description of a Lost/Stolen Passport(doc)
• Self-Description of a Lost/Stolen Passport(odt)
• Self-Description of a Lost/Stolen Passport(pdf)
• PASSPORT APPLICATION FORM
• Exit and Entry permit application form
• 郵寄具結書Mail Delivery Agreement