Taiwan Embassy Attestation Fees 2026: MEA Attestation and TECC New Delhi Authentication
Taiwan Embassy Attestation is the everyday name for authentication of an Indian document by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in New Delhi after MEA attestation, since Taiwan has no embassy in India.
Direct answer: Taiwan is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not work. An Indian document is verified by the state HRD, Home Department or a Chamber, attested by MEA, then authenticated by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India, 34 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. Its numbered legalisation sheet can be verified online with Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Last updated: October 2026. Taiwan is absent from the HCCH Apostille status table (checked 13 October 2026).
Why does TECC, not an embassy, handle Taiwan Embassy Attestation?
TECC handles Taiwan Embassy Attestation because India and Taiwan keep unofficial ties: the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center issues visas and authenticates documents for Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA), while India is represented in Taipei by the India Taipei Association.
| Topic | Position for Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Apostille Convention | Not a party; no row on the HCCH table |
| Indian route | HRD, Home Department/SDM or Chamber → MEA attestation → TECC |
| TECC New Delhi | North India; also serves Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan |
| TECC Chennai | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu |
| TECC Mumbai | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Language | Mandarin, Traditional Chinese script |
| Cheapest item | Police certificate at ₹1,000 upward, TECC fee extra |
Apostille vs embassy attestation for Taiwan: whereas South Korea, Hong Kong and Japan take the MEA apostille, Taiwan cannot join the Hague Convention, so TECC authentication is the only valid format.
Which applicants need Taiwan Embassy Attestation?
Five groups request it most often: Indian engineers and researchers, Gold Card applicants, students, couples marrying Taiwanese citizens and Indian firms with Taiwanese partners.
- Work permits: employers apply to the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor, relying on the degree and experience letters; semiconductor, electronics and IT jobs in Hsinchu, Taipei and Tainan attract most Indians. A labour mobility MoU signed in February 2024 by the India Taipei Association and TECC widens recruitment.
- Employment Gold Card: work permit, resident visa, ARC and re-entry permit in one; an authenticated degree is strong evidence.
- Dependants: spouse and children apply for resident visas with authenticated marriage and birth certificates.
- Students: universities want the highest diploma and transcript authenticated by the Taiwanese mission where issued; Academia Sinica's TIGP refuses registration without it.
How does degree certificate attestation for Taiwan work?
Degree certificate attestation for Taiwan is a four-stage chain ending at the TECC consular counter.
- NotaryCertifies the degree or transcript.
- State HRDThe issuing state, or the university, confirms the record.
- MEA attestationTECC acts only on documents carrying it.
- TECC authenticationA bilingual sheet with serial number, seal, barcode and QR code.
What does a TECC authentication look like?
A TECC authentication is a sheet headed "Republic of China (Taiwan) Document Legalization", attached after MEA attestation. The owner's sample shows:
- a number and the line that the document "has been seen at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India";
- the date in the Republic of China calendar (year 115 is 2026) and the Gregorian calendar;
- an authorised officer's signature and TECC's seal;
- a barcode, QR code and BOCA verification website;
- a Chinese note if the item is a copy.
Taiwan Embassy attestation sample
This is a real Taiwan embassy attestation completed by INFINITYGRO. The document first receives the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) attestation stamp in New Delhi and then the legalisation stamp of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC), New Delhi.
- Notary and state-level verification (HRD, Home Department/SDM or Chamber of Commerce, as the document needs)
- MEA attestation stamp with the signing officer's name
- Final TECC legalisation stamp, number and date
- Doorstep pickup and tracked courier across India
What personal records go through Taiwan Embassy Attestation?
Family and civil papers are checked by the SDM or state Home Department before MEA and TECC; a PCC printed by Passport Seva is sent to MEA directly.
| Certificate | Purpose in Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Marriage certificate attestation for Taiwan | Dependant visa; household registration |
| Birth certificate attestation for Taiwan | Resident visa for each child |
| PCC attestation for Taiwan | Residence or job file, if requested |
| Experience certificate attestation for Taiwan | Gold Card and WDA permit evidence |
| Bachelorhood affidavit or divorce papers | Marrying a Taiwanese citizen |
Indian–Taiwanese couples register marriages at a household registration office, which expects TECC-authenticated Indian records.
What to check on your Taiwan attested document
When your Taiwan attested certificate comes back, compare it with this sample. Every seal should be clear and the details should match your passport.
- MEA stamp present and signed by the attesting officer
- Clear TECC seal with date and signature
- Name and details on the certificate exactly match your passport
- Original certificate is not laminated or damaged
Send a photo of your document on WhatsApp and we will confirm the route, time and fee for your Taiwan attestation.
What is commercial document attestation for Taiwan used for?
Commercial document attestation for Taiwan (Chamber, then MEA, then TECC) lets Taiwanese buyers, regulators and banks rely on Indian company papers:
- Branch or joint-venture set: incorporation certificate, memorandum and articles, board resolution, company POA
- Distribution and technology licence agreements
- Pharma dossiers (COPP, GMP, free sale) for the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration
- Certificate of Origin, invoice and packing list when an importer asks
Do Indian documents need a Chinese translation for Taiwan?
Sometimes: household registration offices and the National Immigration Agency usually want a Traditional Chinese translation notarised in Taiwan, while universities and many employers accept English.
What are Taiwan embassy attestation fees this year?
Taiwan embassy attestation fees begin with a police certificate at ₹1,000–₹1,500; whatever TECC charges for the document type is passed on at cost inside one written quote.
| Paper | Our price | Typical days |
|---|---|---|
| Police clearance | ₹1,000–1,500 plus TECC | 5–8 |
| Birth record | ₹1,500 upward plus TECC | 8–14 |
| Marriage record | ₹1,500–2,500 plus TECC | 8–14 |
| Degree and transcripts | Quoted by state/university | 12–25 |
| Company or trade paper | Quoted per document | 6–10 |
Which mistakes hold up a TECC file?
- Missing the Taiwanese employer's or university's own list; share it with your originals and passport copy.
- Skipping MEA means TECC refuses the file.
- Lamination: seals cannot be fixed on plastic.
- Spelling clashes with the passport, which need a sworn affidavit.
- Not using courier pickup: INFINITYGRO (C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi) collects from any state; WhatsApp +91 85955 58517 or phone +91 85120 89575.
Where is the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India?
| Office / item | Confirmed details |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | No. 34, Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 |
| Telephone | +91 11 4607 7777 (fax +91 11 4607 7721) |
| ind@mofa.gov.tw | |
| Document counter | Mon–Fri, intake 9:00–11:30, collection afternoons |
| Website | https://www.roc-taiwan.org/in/ |
| Chennai | ASV Chamiers Square, 4th Floor, 87/48 Chamiers Road, R A Puram; +91 44 4302 4311; maa@mofa.gov.tw |
| Mumbai | 401 Platina, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex; +91 22 4894 3005; bom@mofa.gov.tw |
Details checked October 2026; confirm timings with the mission before visiting. Taken from the overseas mission directory of Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Taiwan Embassy Attestation FAQ
Is there a Taiwan Embassy in India for attestation?
No. Taiwan has no embassy in India; the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in New Delhi authenticates documents, so Taiwan Embassy Attestation means MEA attestation plus TECC authentication.
Does Taiwan accept an apostille from India?
No. Taiwan is not a Hague Apostille party, so Taiwanese offices need MEA attestation followed by authentication at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center instead.
What is the price of Taiwan Embassy Attestation?
₹1,000 to ₹1,500 is the starting price, for a Passport Seva police certificate. Birth records cost ₹1,500 upward and marriage records ₹1,500 to ₹2,500, with the TECC fee added; degrees depend on the state.
How many days does TECC authentication take?
About 5 to 8 working days overall for a PCC and 12 to 25 for a degree, since state verification and MEA come first; the TECC stage is short.
Does a Taiwan work permit need degree attestation?
Usually yes. The degree is the main qualification proof in a Workforce Development Agency file, and employers often ask for a TECC-authenticated copy with experience letters.
Do Taiwanese universities need my degree authenticated?
Yes, most do. They ask for the highest diploma and transcript authenticated by the Taiwanese mission in the issuing country, which for Indian degrees is TECC.
Is marriage certificate attestation for Taiwan required for a spouse visa?
Yes. A dependant resident visa for a wife or husband rests on the marriage certificate, so it needs MEA attestation and TECC authentication before the family files the visa application.
Can I verify a TECC authentication online?
Yes. Every TECC sheet carries a serial number and a QR code, and the Bureau of Consular Affairs verification page printed at its foot lets a Taiwanese office confirm the authentication.
Which TECC office handles my documents?
Usually New Delhi, which covers North India plus Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. TECC Chennai and TECC Mumbai cover southern and western states, so we confirm the correct counter before filing.
Does TECC accept documents without MEA attestation?
No. What TECC authenticates is the MEA seal itself, so state or Chamber verification and then MEA attestation must both be finished before the papers reach the Vasant Vihar counter.
Are trade and company papers accepted for Taiwan?
Yes. Taiwanese importers and regulators accept Indian export and company papers once a Chamber of Commerce has endorsed them, MEA has attested them and TECC has authenticated them.
Do I have to travel to Delhi for TECC authentication?
No. Applicants in any Indian state simply courier their originals; our team takes them through the notary, state, MEA and TECC counters and posts the finished set back or onward to Taiwan.