If a minor applicant wishes to return to Taiwan to apply for nationality, they can use a New Zealand passport to enter Taiwan for processing.
For an adult applicant without household registration who wishes to return to Taiwan to apply for permanent residency, they must enter the country using a Republic of China (Taiwan) passport. It is recommended to apply for a one-year validity passport to enter Taiwan.
CONTACT DETAILS of our offices in New Zealand
- Wellington office
- Process applications from Lower North Island (south of Taupo), South Island, Cook Islands and Niue.
- Auckland office
- Process applications from Upper North Island (Taupo north) and French Polynesia (Tahiti).
- Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-12:30 & 13:30- 17:00 (excluding public holidays)
Application Instructions
- Chip Passport Application:
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues chip passports through Taipei, with an approval process taking approximately 5 weeks.
- If you have an urgent need and cannot wait for the passport to be issued, you may apply for a non-chip passport with a validity of 1 year or an entry certificate from this office.
- Please note: The processing time begins when we receive full payment, a completed application, and all the necessary information required to issue a passport.
- Application Methods:
- Passports can be applied for in person or by mail. If you appoint someone to handle the application on your behalf:
- Ensure that the “Applicant’s Signature” field on the back of the application form is signed by the applicant personally.
- The agent must present their identification (original passport or ID card) and a power of attorney signed by the applicant.
- Passports can be applied for in person or by mail. If you appoint someone to handle the application on your behalf:
- Validity Requirements:
- According to international norms, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into other countries.
- Minor Passport Applications:
- For minors or those under guardianship, the legal representative (both of the parents or guardian) must sign the consent form at the bottom of the simple passport data form.