The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce the launch of an online payment program for adult passport renewals for U.S. citizens resident in Taiwan. Effective April 24, 2022, passport applicants wishing to pay online for their DS-82 renewal applications may visit our website to determine eligibility to use this option. If eligible, applicants …
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Message for U.S. Citizens: Enroll in or update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Read More» On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the United States. You …
Read More» Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8, all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …
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The Ministry of National Defense in Taiwan has announced that an air defense exercise, Wan An No. 44, will be conducted on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, from 1:30-2:00 p.m. The exercise is scheduled for 30 minutes and will take place across Taiwan. No personnel evacuation or traffic control measures will be implemented in order to …
Read More» The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Chanthu is currently in the western Pacific Ocean east of Taiwan. This severe typhoon has been building in intensity and moving rapidly toward Taiwan. Typhoon Chanthu poses major risks and potential damage from both high winds and torrential downpours, especially on Saturday and Sunday when the island …
Read More» The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon In-Fa is currently in the western Pacific Ocean east of Taiwan. Although Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) does not expect Typhoon In-Fa to make direct landfall in Taiwan, the northeastern and northern parts of the island will likely begin to feel the effects of the …
Read More» The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …
Read More» If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember: the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)is not a polling place; same-day, in-person voting is not available. Many states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of …
Read More» If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT)is not a polling place; same-day in-person voting is not available. You can, however, get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states …
Read More» Representatives from the Consular Section of the American Institute in Taiwan will be in Taichung on Friday, September 25, to provide consular services and voting assistance.
Read More» Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections!
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Your vote counts! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee …
Read More» Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete …
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Location: Taiwan Event: As of April 4, the Taiwan Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed 355 cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan. Latest updates from CECC: On April 4, the CECC announced nine new confirmed cases. Visit the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) website for updated information. The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory …
Read More» Location: Taiwan Event: As of April 3, the Taiwan Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed 348 cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan. Latest updates from CECC: On April 3, the CECC announced nine new confirmed cases. Visit the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) website for updated information. The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory …
Read More» Location: Taiwan Event: As of March 31, the Taiwan Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed 322 cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan, with five fatalities. Latest updates from CECC: On March 31, the CECC announced 16 new confirmed cases, with 14 being imported cases and two being cases of local transmission. Patients in the imported …
Read More» Location: Taiwan Event: As of March 30, the Taiwan Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed 306 cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan. Latest updates from CECC: On March 30, the CECC announced eight new confirmed cases, with seven being imported cases and one being local transmission. Patients in the imported cases traveled to Taiwan from …
Read More» Location: Taiwan Event: As of March 26, the Taiwan Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) has confirmed 252 cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan. Latest updates from CECC: On March 25, the CECC recommended that indoor events attended by more than 100 people and outdoor gatherings attended by more than 500 people be suspended, in order to …
Read More» Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate are decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow a …
Read More» There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented …
Read More» Due to a recent Executive Order issued by President Trump, the AIT Taipei office and Kaohsiung office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Please note that we will also be closed on December 25 for Christmas.
Read More» AIT Director Brent Christensen cordially invites you to a U.S. Citizen Town Hall in Kaohsiung on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 3:30-4:00 P.M. This is the fourth in a series of town halls hosted by Director Christensen around the island.
Read More» The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Lekima is currently in the western Pacific Ocean east of Taiwan. Although Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) does not expect Typhoon Lekima to make direct landfall in Taiwan, the northeastern and northern parts of the island will likely begin to feel the effects of the storm from …
Read More» The Taipei City government has announced that an air defense exercise, Wan An No. 42, will be conducted on Monday, May 27, 2019, from 1:30-2:00 p.m. The exercise is scheduled for 30 minutes and will take place in northern Taiwan including Taipei City, New Taipei City, Yilan County, Keelung City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, and …
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AIT Relocation to New Office Complex (NOC) in Neihu. AIT Taipei will be open for business at Neihu beginning on May 6, 2019. | PR-1909E | April 3, 2019
Read More» Generally, immediate family members may accompany passport or CRBA applicants to their appointment interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate, and all minor children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Passport or CRBA applicants also have the option of being accompanied by an attorney at their appointment interview. Attendance by any third party, …
Read More» PR-1917E | Date: 04/26/2019 American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Chiayi City on Friday, May 17, 2019 to provide those consular services and answer questions.
Read More» On April 18, 1:01pm, 2019 a 6.1 magnitude earthquake – centered 10.6 kilometers northwest of Hualien – struck Taiwan’s eastern coast. Please contact Hualien City Offices if you are in need of urgent assistance at (03) 832-2141. We strongly encourage U.S. citizens in Taiwan to reach out to family and friends directly to assure them …
Read More» AIT Director Brent Christensen cordially invites you to a U.S. citizen town hall in Taichung on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 10:30-11:30 am. This is the third in a series of town halls that Director Christensen will host around the island.
Read More» AIT Director Brent Christensen would like to invite you to a U.S. citizen town hall on Tuesday, October 30th from 7 – 8 pm at The Taipei American School (TAS).
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Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 6th. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2018 U.S. elections should already have returned their absentee ballots to their local election officials.
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AIT Representatives to Visit Pingtung Oct 17 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens | PR-1831E | September 21, 2018
Read More» Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot …
Read More» The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Maria is currently in the western Pacific Ocean southeast of Taiwan. Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) issued a sea warning for Typhoon Maria at 2:30 p.m. local time July 9 and is planning to issue a land warning either late evening July 9 or …
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Representatives of the AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Penghu on May 15, 2018 to provide those consular services and answer questions. PR-1810E | 2018年05月08日
Read More» The American Institute in Taiwan has seen an increase in arrests related to marijuana over the last several months. AIT reminds U.S. citizens in Taiwan that penalties for possession, use, selling or trafficking (including mailing) of illegal drugs in Taiwan are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Taiwan also has …
Read More» Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 …
Read More» On February 6, 11:50pm, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake – centered 18 kilometers northeast of Hualien, off the eastern coast – struck Taiwan. Local authorities report two dead and over 200 injured in the Hualian area. Four buildings have collapsed, two bridges – Qixing Tan and Hualian Bridge – are currently closed. Su-Hua Highway was temporarily closed but …
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Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on Thursday, February 1, 2018 to provide consular services for U.S. citizens. | PR-1802E | Date: January 24, 2018
Read More» Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot …
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Global Entry: Interview appointment slots in Taiwan are fully booked.
Read More» Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on January 22 to provide consular services. | PR-1801E | Date: January 03, 2018
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AIT Director Kin Moy cordially invites you to a U.S. citizen town hall in Hsinchu on Monday, November 20, 2017 from 12:00-13:00 pm.
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You have your ESTA approval or your visa to travel to the United States, but you still have to stand in line at the airport when you get there. Or do you? Not anymore for Taiwan passport holders. Now it’s time to sign up for Global Entry. Janet Hsieh knows how much time Global Entry …
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On November 1, 2017, Taiwan became the 3rd location in East Asia and the 12th worldwide whose passport holders are eligible for Global Entry, a program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Global Entry allows expedited immigration and customs clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the …
Read More» Effective October 1, 2017, AIT will no longer provide support services for the Social Security Administration.
Read More» The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Talim is currently in the western Pacific Ocean east of Taiwan. Although Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) does not expect Typhoon Talim to make direct landfall in Taiwan, the northern part of the island will likely begin to feel the effects of the storm from Wednesday night, September 13 until …
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AIT Director Kin Moy cordially invites you to a U.S. citizen town hall in Kaohsiung on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. This is the third in a series of town halls that Director Moy will host around the island this year; check out this video for more information. Representatives from AIT’s …
Read More» The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon HATO is currently in the western Pacific Ocean southeast of Taiwan. Although Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) does not expect Typhoon HATO to make direct landfall in Taiwan, the southern half of the island will likely begin to feel the effects of the storm in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August …
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The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) cautions U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Haitang is currently in the waters southwest of Taiwan. Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) expects it to make landfall in southern Taiwan in the late afternoon on Sunday, July 30 and to track northward up the island into the evening. Expect extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides, …
Read More» The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) cautions U.S. citizens that Severe Tropical Storm NESAT is currently in the western Pacific Ocean southeast of Taiwan. Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau (CWB) expects it to make landfall in Taiwan on Saturday, July 29, 2017. The island is projected to feel the initial effects of the storm as early as Friday evening. …
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The Department of State provides U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Taiwan the following information related to the 2017 World University Games (Universiade) taking place in Taipei and the surrounding areas in August.
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The Taipei City government has announced that an air defense exercise (Wan An No. 40) will be held from 1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017.
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AIT Director Kin Moy cordially invites you to a U.S. citizen town hall in Taichung on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 1:30-2:30pm. This is the second in a series of town halls that Director Moy will host around the island this year. Representatives from AIT’s consular section will also be on hand before and after …
Read More» We would like to remind all U.S. citizens in Taiwan of the guidance contained in the Department of State’s travel.state.gov website on Taiwan’s local laws, particularly as these laws relate to controlled substances. Over the last several months, the American Institute in Taiwan has seen an increase in arrests related to possession of marijuana. The …
Read More» In the lead up to the holiday season, AIT would like to take this opportunity to remind U.S. citizens in Taiwan planning international travel to remain vigilant to the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests around the world.
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Excited about the upcoming presidential election? Looking for a place to mingle and watch the election results roll in live? Come enjoy free coffee and baked goods as well as some fun activities as we await the results!
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PR-1658E | Date: 10/19/2016 AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office representatives will visit Chiayi City November 8 to provide consular services.
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PR-1648E | Date: 09/16/2016 Representatives of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Pingtung City October 3 to provide consular services.
Read More» (Note: Payment for Services by Local Bank Draft In USD Only, No Cash Payment will be accepted) Representatives of the Consular Section of the American Institute in Taiwan will be in Taichung on Friday, March 18, 2016, to provide consular services. American citizens applying for U.S. passports and requiring the services of a notary public …
Read More» PR-1540E | Date: 08/26/2015 Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Magong, Penghu on September 24 to provide consular services.
Read More» PR-1530E | Date: 07/01/2015 Representatives of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Chiayi on July 22 to provide consular services.
Read More» PR-1523E | Date: 06/03/2015 Representatives AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office are planning consular outreach visits to Chiayi County in mid-July and to Penghu County in September.
Read More» PR-1516E | Date: 04/27/2015 Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Tainan May 12 to provide consular services.
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