On June 5, 1975 the Philippine Embassy in Taiwan ceased its operation. Since then the Asian Exchange Center, Inc. acted as the Philippine representative office in Taiwan.
The Asian Exchange Center was transformed on January 1, 1993 to Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) as a non-profit entity, duly incorporated under the laws of the Philippines.
Consular Services
Filipinos can avail the consular services in the Consular Section of MECO. The services are similar to what are being offered in a Philippine Embassy or Consulate General.
Visa
- Single Entry Individual Visa
- Multiple Entry Individual Visa
- Single Entry Group Visa
- Secondary Visa
Related Post: How to Renew Philippine Passport in Taiwan
Passport
- New / Renewal of Philippine passport
- Replacement
- Amendment (change of name due to marriage, divorce or death)
Notarial
- Dual Citizenship
- Reacquisition of Filipino Citizenship
- Authentication / Acknowledgement
- Seen and Verified / Certified True Copy
- Notarization
- Certificate of Residency for Travel Tax Exemption
Assistance to Nationals
- Taiwan Police Clearance
- Repatriation and Legal Assistance
- Repatriation of Remains of a Filipino National
- Overseas Voting
Manila Economic and Cultural (MECO) Office
MECO Taipei Office
Address: 11F, Chung Yuan Building No. 176 Chang Chun Road
Zhong Shan District Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: (886) 2-2508-1719
Fax: (886) 2-2508-4045
MECO Taichung Extension Office
Address: 4F-2A Cathay Insurance Building
No. 239 Min Chuan Rd. (cor. Taichung Gang Rd.) Taichung, Taiwan
Tel: (886) 4-2302-9080 to 81
Fax: (886) 4-2229-5900
MECO Kaohsiung Extension Office
Address: 9F-2, Grand 50 Tower
No. 80, Min Tzu 1st Road Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Tel: (886) 7-3985935 to 36
Fax: (886) 7-3985929
MECO Manila Office
Address: 7/F Trafalgar Plaza,105 H.V. de la Costa Street
Salcedo Village, Makati City, Philippines
Tel: (632) 848-3796 to 97
Fax: (632) 848-3799
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