Police clearence from Taiwan

[jhamel 0]

Hi guys! Need some help or advice from anybody who had experienced on applying for a police clearance from a different country like Taiwan. I shouldn't be applying for it on the first place bec. as indicated on the ds-157, q-9: list all countries you have entered in the last ten [10] years. I went there in Taiwan 12 years ago and since I met my love during that time. So during the pre-screener interview , I told the exact place where I met my love. So this was the result of the interview of the pre-screener and the consul, wherein I receive a pink and white slip.

I paid $11 and an extra $4 for the clearance and mailing fee and mailed through an express mail in the post office last Oct. 2, it was received in Taiwan Oct. 6. (Note:I send the money in cash inside a big envelope with all the needed requirements and a self-address envelope).

It's almost 2 weeks and i had no any response mail coming from the police dept.of Taipei. Is it really that slow or i have to be more patient? Can anybody share me there experience and advice me too on what to do. Thanks for any replies....

[chox 0]

hi Jhamel.. i hope this would help you... I did the same thing here....

Police Criminal Record Certificate

-- September 30, 2008 --

Persons who are domiciled now or have once been domiciled in the Taiwan areas or have residence or visit records in the Taiwan areas may apply for police criminal record certificate. It shall explicitly indicate whether there is any record or criminal case during period in Taiwan.

I. Basis for Operation: Rules for Issue of Police Criminal Record Certificate

II. Required Documentation

1. Walk-in Application

A. One completed Application Form.

2.

Documents for inspection:

(1) R.O.C. citizens: Original and one copy of new I.D. card or household registration (issued within one month). For a bilingual Chinese/English version should have a copy of the photo page of your passport in addition.

(2) Overseas Chinese: A copy of the photo page of your passport.

(3) Citizens of China, Hong Kong and Macao: A copy of the photo page of your Taiwan Region Residence Certificate.

(4) Foreign Nationals: Passport and A.R.C and photocopy of both the documents.

C. Processing fee: NT$250 per application.

2. Mail-In Application

A. One completed Application Form.

B. Documents for inspection:

(1). R.O.C. citizens: Original and one copy of new I.D. card or household registration (issued within one month). For a bilingual Chinese/English version should have a copy of the photo page of your passport in addition.

(2). Overseas Chinese: A copy of the photo page of your passport.

C. NT$250 money order (per application).

Account name: Taipei City Police Department.

Overseas applications: $11 US Dollars in Cash (Return postage included).

D. One self-addressed stamped envelope.

E. Recipient: Foreign Affairs Division, Taipei City Police Department (Police Criminal Record Certificate).

3. E-mail or Internet Application

Website：

http://eservice.mytaipei.tw/hypage.cgi?HYP...mp;s_uid=157005

4. Fax-In Application

A. One completed Application Form.

B. Documents for inspection:

(1) R.O.C. citizens: Original and one copy of new I.D. card or household registration (issued within one month). For a bilingual Chinese/English version should have a copy of the photo page of your passport in addition.

(2) Overseas Chinese: A copy of the photo page of your passport.

(3).Citizens of China, Hong Kong and Macao: A copy of the photo page of your Taiwan Region Residence Certificate.

(4). Foreign Nationals: Passport and A.R.C and photocopy of both the documents.

C. Fax the above documentation to +886+2+23817487 then call +886+2+23817494 for confirmation.

D. Go to Taipei City Police Department with your documentation and NT$ 250 (per application) after 3 working days to obtain your Police Criminal Record Certificate.

5. Notes for Application

(1) For applications through a representative, a letter of authorization must be submitted (original only).In this case personal ID card of representative is required.

(2) The English name appearing on the application form must be identical to that on the applicant’s passport.

(3) Processing of application usually takes three working days. Those requiring further check through judicial or military authorities may take longer.

(4) Relevant court decisions should be included with the application in order to expedite processing.

(5) Mailing address: No.96, Yanping S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 10042, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Foreign Affairs Division, Taipei City Police Department (Police Criminal Record Certificate).

(6) Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30a.m. to 5p.m. (Open during lunch).

Telephone: (02) 2381-7494

(02) 2375-2105

Fax: (02) 2381-7487

[chox 0]

Hi guys! Need some help or advice from anybody who had experienced on applying for a police clearance from a different country like Taiwan. I shouldn't be applying for it on the first place bec. as indicated on the ds-157, q-9: list all countries you have entered in the last ten [10] years. I went there in Taiwan 12 years ago and since I met my love during that time. So during the pre-screener interview , I told the exact place where I met my love. So this was the result of the interview of the pre-screener and the consul, wherein I receive a pink and white slip.

I paid $11 and an extra $4 for the clearance and mailing fee and mailed through an express mail in the post office last Oct. 2, it was received in Taiwan Oct. 6. (Note:I send the money in cash inside a big envelope with all the needed requirements and a self-address envelope).

It's almost 2 weeks and i had no any response mail coming from the police dept.of Taipei. Is it really that slow or i have to be more patient? Can anybody share me there experience and advice me too on what to do. Thanks for any replies....

Hi Jhamel....

You still need to apply for the police certificate from Taiwan co'z you stayed there more than 6 months. What I did here is I called the Foreign Affairs Division in Taiwan and they gave me the website and requirements that I should need. I send them my application including my new passport photocopy, my application and $20. I mailed it using DHL for assurance. I never told that my documents include some cash. After 3 weeks of waiting I finally got my Police certificate and with my change of $9 cash!!!... actually my documents arrived in Manila less than 2 weeks. You have to wait for the postman when they want to deliver it??.. and that what really sucks!!!... good luck to you...

[mai mai 0]

Hi guys! Need some help or advice from anybody who had experienced on applying for a police clearance from a different country like Taiwan. I shouldn't be applying for it on the first place bec. as indicated on the ds-157, q-9: list all countries you have entered in the last ten [10] years. I went there in Taiwan 12 years ago and since I met my love during that time. So during the pre-screener interview , I told the exact place where I met my love. So this was the result of the interview of the pre-screener and the consul, wherein I receive a pink and white slip.

I paid $11 and an extra $4 for the clearance and mailing fee and mailed through an express mail in the post office last Oct. 2, it was received in Taiwan Oct. 6. (Note:I send the money in cash inside a big envelope with all the needed requirements and a self-address envelope).

It's almost 2 weeks and i had no any response mail coming from the police dept.of Taipei. Is it really that slow or i have to be more patient? Can anybody share me there experience and advice me too on what to do. Thanks for any replies....

You were there 12 years AGO?then u don't need it what they asking is 10 years NOT more than that.I went to dubai also 2003-2005 and iraq 2005-2007 and had my interview last May.They never asked me about police certificate,just don't say anything about that on your interview unless if they ask but tell them....long time ago,that wouldn't effect your papers.When is your interview?

[jhamel 0]

Hi guys! Need some help or advice from anybody who had experienced on applying for a police clearance from a different country like Taiwan. I shouldn't be applying for it on the first place bec. as indicated on the ds-157, q-9: list all countries you have entered in the last ten [10] years. I went there in Taiwan 12 years ago and since I met my love during that time. So during the pre-screener interview , I told the exact place where I met my love. So this was the result of the interview of the pre-screener and the consul, wherein I receive a pink and white slip.

I paid $11 and an extra $4 for the clearance and mailing fee and mailed through an express mail in the post office last Oct. 2, it was received in Taiwan Oct. 6. (Note:I send the money in cash inside a big envelope with all the needed requirements and a self-address envelope).

It's almost 2 weeks and i had no any response mail coming from the police dept.of Taipei. Is it really that slow or i have to be more patient? Can anybody share me there experience and advice me too on what to do. Thanks for any replies....

Hi Jhamel....

You still need to apply for the police certificate from Taiwan co'z you stayed there more than 6 months. What I did here is I called the Foreign Affairs Division in Taiwan and they gave me the website and requirements that I should need. I send them my application including my new passport photocopy, my application and $20. I mailed it using DHL for assurance. I never told that my documents include some cash. After 3 weeks of waiting I finally got my Police certificate and with my change of $9 cash!!!... actually my documents arrived in Manila less than 2 weeks. You have to wait for the postman when they want to deliver it??.. and that what really sucks!!!... good luck to you...

Hi Chox! Thanks for the reply, but still have questions. I had no A.R.C., but I sent the photocopies of my old passport with the necessary important info., included too is the photocopy of the new passport. Did you inquire from them after you had sent your requirements through phone or e-mails? Wow, so still i have to extend my patience....I hope it will arrive soon so i can submit it to usem and be a member of the waiting list of visas...thanks again

[jhamel 0]

Hi guys! Need some help or advice from anybody who had experienced on applying for a police clearance from a different country like Taiwan. I shouldn't be applying for it on the first place bec. as indicated on the ds-157, q-9: list all countries you have entered in the last ten [10] years. I went there in Taiwan 12 years ago and since I met my love during that time. So during the pre-screener interview , I told the exact place where I met my love. So this was the result of the interview of the pre-screener and the consul, wherein I receive a pink and white slip.

I paid $11 and an extra $4 for the clearance and mailing fee and mailed through an express mail in the post office last Oct. 2, it was received in Taiwan Oct. 6. (Note:I send the money in cash inside a big envelope with all the needed requirements and a self-address envelope).

It's almost 2 weeks and i had no any response mail coming from the police dept.of Taipei. Is it really that slow or i have to be more patient? Can anybody share me there experience and advice me too on what to do. Thanks for any replies....

You were there 12 years AGO?then u don't need it what they asking is 10 years NOT more than that.I went to dubai also 2003-2005 and iraq 2005-2007 and had my interview last May.They never asked me about police certificate,just don't say anything about that on your interview unless if they ask but tell them....long time ago,that wouldn't effect your papers.When is your interview?

Hi Mai-Mai! Thanks for your reply. I'm done with my interview, this clearance was my assignment from the consul(checked on the white slip I received). I answered n/a on the ds-157 form, but then i can't tell lies on how I met my love and it was in Taiwan where we met. I told the pre-screener it was a long time ago. But the filipino screener insisted that i should do so( gusto pa akong pahirapan). The screener didn't accept my "paki-usap" . It's hard to wait for things like this clearance and again a long way for the visa approval... thanks

[chox 0]

Hi guys! Need some help or advice from anybody who had experienced on applying for a police clearance from a different country like Taiwan. I shouldn't be applying for it on the first place bec. as indicated on the ds-157, q-9: list all countries you have entered in the last ten [10] years. I went there in Taiwan 12 years ago and since I met my love during that time. So during the pre-screener interview , I told the exact place where I met my love. So this was the result of the interview of the pre-screener and the consul, wherein I receive a pink and white slip.

I paid $11 and an extra $4 for the clearance and mailing fee and mailed through an express mail in the post office last Oct. 2, it was received in Taiwan Oct. 6. (Note:I send the money in cash inside a big envelope with all the needed requirements and a self-address envelope).

It's almost 2 weeks and i had no any response mail coming from the police dept.of Taipei. Is it really that slow or i have to be more patient? Can anybody share me there experience and advice me too on what to do. Thanks for any replies....

Hi Jhamel....

You still need to apply for the police certificate from Taiwan co'z you stayed there more than 6 months. What I did here is I called the Foreign Affairs Division in Taiwan and they gave me the website and requirements that I should need. I send them my application including my new passport photocopy, my application and $20. I mailed it using DHL for assurance. I never told that my documents include some cash. After 3 weeks of waiting I finally got my Police certificate and with my change of $9 cash!!!... actually my documents arrived in Manila less than 2 weeks. You have to wait for the postman when they want to deliver it??.. and that what really sucks!!!... good luck to you...

Hi Chox! Thanks for the reply, but still have questions. I had no A.R.C., but I sent the photocopies of my old passport with the necessary important info., included too is the photocopy of the new passport. Did you inquire from them after you had sent your requirements through phone or e-mails? Wow, so still i have to extend my patience....I hope it will arrive soon so i can submit it to usem and be a member of the waiting list of visas...thanks again

Jhamel..

this is what the Foreign Affairs Division emailed me:

Dear Applicant:

With regard to your inquiries, we are pleased to reply as follows:

Foreigners living outside Taiwan can apply for a Police Record Certificate by mail. it will take three working days for issuing the certificate from the date we receive your application letter.

The following documents are required:

1. Photocopy of passport (personal information pages ).

2. US$11 dollars for each copy (CASH ONLY. MONEY ORDER,BANK’S DRAFT OR PERSONAL AND TRAVELER’S CHECK IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.), covering ordinary mail postage to the return address. (US$18 dollars for each copy if by international express delivery )

3. Application form http://www.e-services.taipei.gov.tw/hypage...mp;s_uid=157005

4. Self-addressed envelope

Please mail all the above documents and fee to the Taipei City Police Department.

Our address is:

Foreign Affairs Division

Taipei City Police Department

No.96, Yanping S. RD.

Taipei City, Taiwan

I just followed the direction that they told me.

here's the requirements:

1. A clear copy of your NEW passport. (they don't need your old passport, they will asked for new passport)

2. the Application form which you can download.(in application form use your new passport number ok)

3. Self Addressed envelop( make address to be clear and readable)

4. and 18$.( actually I send them 20$ and they send me back my 9$ change in CASH...)

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I called them too and I asked them if they need my ARC because I lost it and they told me its ok. they just need the "4 requirements". Thats all... Good luck!!

Edited October 15, 2008 by chox