Taiwan - Consulate of United States in Kaohsiung

You are a Taiwanese citizen or you are from United States and are looking for information on the consulate of United States in Kaohsiung situated in Taiwan. A consulate in Kaohsiung could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United States. It all depends on the importance of Kaohsiung and Taiwan in the relationships with the government of United States.

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American Representative Office in Kaohsiung, Taiwan - 5th Floor, No.2, Chung Cheng 3rd Road - Kaohsiung 80661 - Taiwan

Tel: (+886) 7 335-5006

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Email:

Website: www.ait.org.tw

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The difference between consulates found in Kaohsiung 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 United States in Taiwan besides Kaohsiung

American Representative Office in Kaohsiung, Taiwan - 5th Floor, No.2, Chung Cheng 3rd Road - Kaohsiung 80661 - Taiwan
Email: - Tel: (+886) 7 335-5006 - Website: www.ait.org.tw

American Representative Office in Taipei, Taiwan - No.7, Lane 134, Sec. 3, Xinyi Road - Da-an District - Taipei 10659 - Taiwan
Email: - Tel: (+886) 2 2162-2000 - Website: www.ait.org.tw

Or the embassy of United States in Taiwan

Representative Office of the United States in Taipei, No. 7, Lane 134, Hsin Yi Road, Section 3, Taipei 106, Taiwan
Email: - Tel: (+886) 2 2709-2000 - Website: www.ait.org.tw

Consulate Appointment in Kaohsiung

Most consulates in Kaohsiung need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United States in Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung 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 United States.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Kaohsiung please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.