Apostille services for clients in Taiwan
Apostilles for documents issued in Hague Convention countries, and the correct alternative route for Taiwanese documents.
Request a quote for ApostilleAn apostille is a certificate that confirms the signature and seal on a public document so that it is accepted in the other countries of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. It replaces the longer chain of consular legalization between member countries.
Taiwan is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so Taiwanese authorities cannot issue apostilles. That creates two common situations, and we handle both. If your document was issued in a member country (for example a UK degree or a US birth certificate), we obtain the apostille from the competent authority in that country through our international network, without you having to travel. If your document was issued in Taiwan, it follows the legalization route instead: notarization where needed, authentication by the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA), then legalization by the destination country's representative office.
Every document is different, so we quote each request individually. Send us a scan and you will receive a fixed price.
Documents we handle
- Birth, marriage and death certificates issued abroad
- University degrees and transcripts
- FBI and other national criminal record checks
- Company documents and certificates of good standing
- Notarized powers of attorney and affidavits
- Court documents and divorce decrees
How it works
Tell us which country issued the document and where it will be used.
We confirm the correct route: apostille, or BOCA authentication and legalization.
You send the original or authorise us to order a certified copy.
Our partner office obtains the apostille from the competent authority.
We return the document, with a certified translation if requested.
Questions and answers
Can I get an apostille for a Taiwanese document?
No. Taiwan is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so no Taiwanese authority issues apostilles. Taiwanese documents are authenticated by the Bureau of Consular Affairs and then legalized by the representative office of the country where they will be used, and we manage that full process.
Do Taiwanese authorities accept apostilles on foreign documents?
In general, foreign documents for use in Taiwan must be authenticated by a Taiwan overseas mission (such as a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office). In many countries an apostille or state-level certification is a prerequisite for that step. We tell you exactly which steps apply to your document.
Do I need to travel to the country that issued my document?
No. Our partner offices submit your document to the competent authority in the issuing country, and we coordinate everything from Taiwan.
How long does an apostille take?
It depends on the issuing country and authority, and on courier times to and from Taiwan. We give you a realistic estimate with your quote.
Available across Taiwan
Northern Taiwan
Central Taiwan
Eastern Taiwan
Outlying islands
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Tell us about your document
Send a scan and a few lines about where it will be used. We reply with the steps you need and a fixed price.