MECO Taiwan Appointment: How to Book
Quick answer
MECO, the Philippine office in Taiwan, takes most clients by appointment. Passport applications are booked on the DFA site passport.gov.ph. Notarial work and other consular services are booked through MECO's own Appointment System page, which has a separate link for Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung. Booking is free.
General tips for booking at any Philippine post are in our embassy appointment guide.
What are the requirements?
- A working email address. The passport booking must be confirmed through a link sent to it.
- Your details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- For passports, your ARC and the other papers on our Taiwan passport renewal page.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online appointment | Free | MECO states that securing an appointment is free of charge |
| Adult passport renewal | TWD 2,000 | Paid in cash at MECO on the day |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Open MECO's Appointment System page
2. For a passport, follow the passport.gov.ph link, pick MECO Taipei, Taichung or Kaohsiung, and choose a date
3. Confirm the booking with the link in your email, then print the application form
4. For notarial or other services, choose the office link for Taipei, Kaohsiung or Taichung and book there
Walk-in
Some people may apply for a passport without an appointment: seniors aged 60 and over, children under 7 with their parents, pregnant women, persons with disability with a guardian, caregivers with their elderly ward, and fishermen. Claiming a finished passport never needs an appointment.
How long does it take?
Slots depend on the office and the month. MECO publishes a monthly calendar of open days, including its Sunday service days, on the MECO home page.
Where to go
MECO is open Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 16:00, Friday 8:00 to 13:00, and on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month 9:00 to 13:00 for Filipinos only. Addresses and phone numbers of the three offices are on our Taiwan page and on MECO's location page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book a Sunday appointment at MECO?
MECO opens on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month for Filipinos only. Check the monthly calendar on the MECO site for the exact dates.
Do I book at MECO for an OFW Pass or contract verification?
No. Those are DMW services handled online or by the MWO. See OEC in Taiwan.
What should I wear to my MECO appointment?
Formal or neat clothes. MECO refuses entry to clients in shorts, slippers or sleeveless shirts.
Someone offers to sell me a MECO slot. Is that allowed?
No. Booking is free and done only through passport.gov.ph or MECO's own website.
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