Organization Act of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs


 * Article 1
 * The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall establish the Bureau of Consular Affairs (hereinafter referred to as “the Bureau”) to administer consular affairs.


 * Article 2
 * The Bureau shall be in charge of the following matters:
 * 1. Issuing Republic of China (Taiwan) passports and endorsements therein;
 * 2. Issuing visas to holders of foreign passports;
 * 3. Authenticating documents related to consular affairs;
 * 4. Coordinating and handling emergencies involving ROC citizens traveling abroad;
 * 5. Coordinating with local governments and non-governmental organizations to promote municipal diplomacy, international activities, and so forth;
 * 6. Planning, developing, and operating information systems used in consular affairs; and
 * 7. Handling other matters related to consular affairs.


 * Article 3
 * The Bureau shall have one Director-General at senior grade 13, and two Deputy Directors-General at senior grade 12.


 * Article 4
 * The Bureau shall have one Chief-Secretary at senior grade 11.


 * Article 5
 * The ranks, grades and number of positions of Bureau staff shall be governed by a separate organization chart.


 * Article 6
 * The date that this Act enters into effect shall be gazetted by the Executive Yuan.