@John ******

sounds like OP took schools word without confirming embassies expectations

Get a Google Voice number. With wifi you can call and it looks like a domestic call to those you call.

@James *****

I submitted Monday morning and had to go back to check in the afternoon. Was told I can pickup passport Tuesday 4 pm. It was stressful as the person who previewed my application didn't seem to understand what he was looking at.Best reason to come to Taipei would be in person they don't accept payment until it's been reviewed and approved. Not sure why the 24 hr delay to retrieve the passport and sticker.

@Tyler ******

Thanks, I'll raise the question again specifically as the answer was imprecise. I was reticent to get pegged as a pest before applying.

Ah, OK. That's encouraging. Thanks

@Tyler ******

can you provide that quote?

"

Bank balance required six months, please. Thank you.

Best regards,

Visa section"

"

Seems isn't reassuring LOL

@Tom *******

with over 500k the whole 3 months?

@Paul ******

delightfully vague