Taiwan - Consulate of Switzerland in Taipei |
You are a Taiwanese citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Taipei situated in Taiwan. A consulate in Taipei could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Taipei and Taiwan in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
The difference between consulates found in Taipei are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Switzerland in Taiwan besides Taipei
Swiss Representative Office in Taipei, Taiwan - Room 3101, 333 Keelung Road., Sec. 1 - Taipei 110 - TaiwanEmail: tai.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+886) 2 2720-1001 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/taiwan
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Taiwan
Representative Office of Switzerland in Taipei,
Room 3101, 333 Keelung Road., Sec. 1,
Taipei 110,
Taiwan
Email: - Tel: (+886) 2 2720-1001 - Website:
Consulate Appointment in Taipei
Most consulates in Taipei need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Taipei first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Taipei do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Taiwan or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Taipei please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.