Organization Act of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign 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; and7. Handling other matters related to consular affairs.
中文原文 外交部領事事務局組織法第2條
本局掌理下列事項:
一、中華民國護照與加簽之核發及執行。
二、外國護照簽證之核發。
三、領事事務文件證明之執行。
四、旅外國人急難救助之協調及聯繫。
五、與地方政府、民間團體辦理城市外交、國際活動之聯繫及執行。
六、領事事務資訊系統之規劃、執行及運用。
七、其他有關領事事務事項。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.