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At AIT Taipei and Kaohsiung, fees may be paid in either US or NT dollars cash or by credit card. All credit card transactions are in U.S. Dollars. All U.S. dollar banknotes must be clean. We cannot accept ripped, worn, or damaged banknotes. We do not accept personal checks.
Please pay with current U.S. Dollars to meet the requirements of local financial institutions. We no longer accept the old version of U.S. dollar banknotes (PDF 22 MB).
Passport Application Fees
All services at AIT Taipei and AIT Kaohsiung are by appointment only. We request that you follow this link to obtain complete information on making an appointment with us, cancelling an appointment you no longer need, and adhering to AIT’s security regulations during your visit.
American Institute in Taiwan, Taipei
No.100, Jinhu Road, Neihu District, Taipei 114017
American Institute in Taiwan, Kaohsiung
5F, No. 88, Chenggong 2nd Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung 806618
In accordance with new security regulations, the following items are prohibited inside the American Institute in Taiwan:
This list is not exhaustive. Other items may be prohibited at the discretion of security staff.
The American Institute in Taiwan cannot store prohibited items for you.
Additional Information for AIT Kaohsiung
Should you require assistance, please contact one of our staff at the entrance upon arrival to your scheduled appointment.
We make every effort to provide accommodations to persons with disabilities and medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations vary, depending on the situation and the person’s needs.
The waiting room of the Consular Section and its restroom is wheelchair-accessible.
Please call: +886(0)2-2162-2000
Outside of Office Hours, contact: +886(0)2-2162-2000
Outside of Taiwan: 1-888-407-4747
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