Damian Finol wrote:

> I thought I'd share something quick regarding Visas.
>
>I went to the Taipei Cultural and Economic Office in Caracas on Monday
>and requested the tourist visa.
>
>The process went without a hassle, they asked for some bank statements,
>a work letter, a photo, the invitation letter, the ticket, to fill out a
>form (simple form) and 75k bolivares (around 30$) for a simple one entry
>visa.
>
>It went really smooth, and I'm supposed to pick it up today friday in
>the afternoon, so it usually takes a couple of days (yesterday was a
>holiday in here)
>
>I thought for a moment that the process would be slow or that I would
>get it denied, but no complaints on the visa process.
>
Taiwan's geopolitical situation has made it one of the most pragmatic 
nations in the world.  Having "Cultural and Economic Offices" in Caracas 
and many other cities around the world to substitute for embassies and 
consulates attests to that pragmatism. They can't afford the security 
extravagances of certain much bigger countries.

Ec




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