Visa and passport - Discover the UK - British Council

VISA AND PASSPORT

From 26 July 2007, applications for all categories of UK visas should be made at the Visa Application Centre (VAC), which run by the global partner, VFS Global. The UK Visa Application Centres are officially authorized by the British Trade and Cultural Office in Taipei to accept applications for all categories of visa from Taiwan residents and visit visa applications (only) from applicants who are not resident in Taiwan.

Visa Application Centre

Taipei
7F, Unit A, No 97, Song Zen Rd, Exchange Square - 2, Xin Yi District, Taipei, TAIWAN
Fax (02) 8788 2900

Kaohsiung
7F, Unit D, No 95, Min Zu 2nd Rd, Fubon Commercial Bldg, Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
Fax (07) 236 3849

Note
You need to fill form online and take an appointment prior to your visit to the UK Visa Application Centres to submit your application.

Application Submission: Monday - Friday

By Appointment: 8.00a.m. to 3.00p.m.
Visa Collection: 8.00a.m. to 3.00p.m.

(VAC is not closed during the lunch time)

Email info.uktw@vfshelpline.com

Book Appointment via Email appointment.uktw@vfshelpline.com

Website www.vfs-u k-tw.com

Telephone Enquiries

Call Centre
Monday - Friday: 8.00a.m. to 5.00p.m.

(Assistance will be in English and Mandarin)

Callers from Taiwan
020 458 989 (Please note that users can only access this number via Chunghwa Telecom)

Note
Callers will be charged 22 NTD/Call

For more information on visa and passport check:

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

General information about how to obtain a UK visa covering processing time, key points, entry clearance, student-work arrangements, bringing your family to the UK and more.

APPLICATION FORMS AND GUIDANCE NOTES

For information and latest updates on the UK's Visa policies and procedures. Check here for all the application forms and guidance notes that you need to make a visa application.

SAFETY GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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UK's Visa policies and procedures

British Trade and Cultural Office, Visa Handling Unit