WELCOME TO THE WEB-PAGES OF THE TAIPEI REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY

       The Taipei Representative Office in Norway was established to promote better understanding of the Republic of China (R.O.C) on Taiwan in Norway. The office represents the ROC's interests in Norway.

       Despite no formal ties between Norway and Taiwan, the Taipei Trade Center was set up in Oslo in September 1980 to promote trade and economic relations. Since then trade and economic activities between Norway and Taiwan have been steadily growing.

       In 1993, the name of the Office was changed to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.   In October 1999, the name of the office was again changed to the present Taipei Representative Office in Norway（TRO）to enhance the substantial relations between the two sides.

       The Taipei Representative Office offers such services as issurance of passports, visas and entry permits, legalization of documentations, and assistance to the ROC citizens living or visiting in Norway.

       In 1989, Norway set up the Norwegian Trade Council office in Taipei, to promote bilateral trade and economic relations.

       Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 09:00~16:30

       Visa Application: Monday to Friday from 09:30~14:00

       Emergency Assistance for ROC nationals: please call 97091952.

       For general inquiries about public services:
Tel: 047 2311-1730
Fax: 047 2311-1731
E-mail: postmaster@taipei-norway.com

         Taiwan is an ideal investment hub in the Asian Pacific region and has been a gateway to other Asian markets.

       Last year（2002）the two-way trade between Taiwan and Norway totaled US＄327 million , an increase of 33 percent  compared with the previous year.

       Major export products from Taiwan are information and communication products, bicycles and hardware tools. Major import products include oil, paper and pulp, metal ore and fishery products.

       However, according to Norwegian statistics, the two-way trade figure reached US＄566 million last year.

       In our web pages you will find relevant information under three major categories, News and Events, Information and Consular Affairs。

       Under the News and Events pages you will find three sub-categories. The Important Announcement carries updated information and advice about the activities of the Taipei Representative Office, Press Release give you first-hand access to updated Press comments by the ROC government and officials, and ROC Policy and Speeches enable you to a better understanding on the stands of Taiwan as a democratic and vibrant free economy.

       Under the Information pages, you will learn more about us. You can browse through to find mini facts about Taiwan, you will find out who’s who in Taiwan, and also learn about the scope of International Support that Taiwan enjoys.

       Under the Service pages, you receive all the knowledge on the services provided by the TRO in Norway which include services on Consular Affairs, Overseas Compatriot Services, Trade and  Investment , Tourism ,, Cultural and Academic Affairs.

 Representative Kuo, Ming-Shan