Office access and opening times

On this page you will find information about disabled access to the British Office Taipei and our public holidays.

Disabled access

The British Office Taipei is keen to ensure that its offices and services are as accessible as possible to disabled members of the public. The British Office is housed on the 26th floor of a 30-storey building. The building management has installed ramps giving wheelchair users access to the building from the main street.

Once inside the building, all visitors must obtain an access card which allows them to use the lifts. These are obtainable from dedicated terminals to the left of the main entrance. Visitors should use the terminals to call the British Office receptionist who will authorise the terminal to issue a card. If, as a disabled visitor, you have difficulty using the terminals, please approach the building security or reception for assistance. Alternatively, telephone the Brisith Office reception at +886 2 8758 2088 for help.

There are no internal steps in our offices and there is a lavatory for disabled users inside the office.

In emergencies, disabled visitors may either be evacuated by the fire brigade from the 26 floor or helped evacuate by members of staff to using the specially made transit chair down the emergency stairs.

Contact us

If you need to visit us or feel that you may have accessibility difficulties, please contact the Management Section on +886 2 8758 2088 for assistance.

For consular services, please use contact form

Please note that many of our services (including visas) are available online through our website.

2023 Public holidays

  • Monday 2 January - New Year’s Day

  • Friday 20 - Wednesday 25 January - Lunar New Year Holidays

  • Tuesday 28 February - Peace Memorial Day

  • Wednesday 5 April - Tomb Sweeping Day

  • Friday 7 April - Good Friday

  • Monday 10 April - Easter Monday

  • Monday 8 May - HM The King’s Coronation

  • Thursday 22 June - Dragon Boat Festival

  • Friday 29 September - Mid-Autumn Festival

  • Tuesday 10 October - Taiwanese National Day

  • Monday 25 - Tuesday 26 December - Christmas Holidays

2024 Public holidays

  • Monday 1 January - New Year’s Day

  • Friday 9 - Wednesday 14 February - Lunar New Year Holidays

  • Wednesday 28 February - Peace Memorial Day

  • Friday 29 March - Good Friday

  • Monday 1 April - Easter Monday

  • Friday 5 April - Tomb Sweeping Day

  • Monday 10 June - Dragon Boat Festival

  • Tuesday 17 September - Mid-Autumn Festival

  • Thursday 10 October - Taiwanese National Day

  • Wednesday 25 December - Christmas Day

  • Thursday 26 December - Boxing Day