NO WALK-INS. Any walk-in without an appointment will be turned down.
All applications must be submitted and collected by post only. If you need to submit us any supporting document at our request, please do it by post.
Only appointments for services require signatures made under witness or an identity check will be accepted. To make an appointment or any inquiry, please email: edinburgh@mofa.gov.tw
Service Area/ Consular Jurisdiction
Scotland, North England (above Durham and Cumbria), and the Isle of Man.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 09:30-12:30 (Appointment only)
Entry Permit Application of applicants from China, Hong Kong, and Macau requires an in-person interview. Please make an appointment before submitting your application and supporting document(s).)
Please get the document(s) notarized and legalized by FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), or Isle of Man Courts of Justice and obtain paper-apostille(s) before submitting them to us. We Do Not accept e-apostille.
There is no express option for Academic documents and it is possible that it takes more than 40 working days.
In-person: Power of Attorney, Declaration, Translation of certain documents.
12GBP
18GBP
Must make an appointment by email in advance。
Regular service: 10 working days / Express service: 5 working days (exclude posting)
Identity Documents: Marriage certificate, Divorce decree, Birth certificate, Certificate of No Impediment, etc.
12GBP
18GBP
Please get the document(s) notarized and legalized by FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), or Isle of Man Courts of Justice and obtain paper-apostille(s) before submitting them to us. We Do Not accept e-apostille.
Regular service: 10 working days / Express service: 5 working days (exclude posting)
Business Documents
12GBP
18GBP
Please get the document(s) notarized and legalized by FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), or Isle of Man Courts of Justice and obtain paper-apostille(s) before submitting them to us. We Do Not accept e-apostille.
Regular service: 10 working days / Express service: 5 working days (exclude posting)
Other Documents: Drivers License exchange, Proof of Registration, etc.
12GBP
n/a
Please get the document(s) notarized and legalized by FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), or Isle of Man Courts of Justice and obtain paper-apostille(s) before submitting them to us. We Do Not accept e-apostille.
The process time for regular service is around 20 working days, and for express service is around 10 working days.
*We reserve the discretion regarding the staying period and visa valid period.
Visa Types
Fees
Regular
Express
Single Entry Visitor: Under 180 days.*
41GBP
61GBP
Multiple Entry Visitor: Under 180 days.*
82GBP
123GBP
Single Entry Resident: Over 180 days.*
54GBP
81GBP
YMS visa
54GBP
81GBP
Special Handling Fee for US passport holders.
Note: If the country of the visa applicant charges a special handling fee on ROC passport-holders, the visa application shall be charged a fee equal to that upon application for a ROC visa.
150GBP
Visitor Visa -Single Entry：170GBP
Visitor Visa - Multiple Entry：191GBP
Resident Visa - Single Entry：177GBP
Resident Visa - Multiple Entry：204GBP
Acceptable Payment Methods (effective from September 2026)
1. Postal Order (issue date within 6 months)
MUST complete the payment in advance and include a print out proof of transfer (receipt) in the application parcel before posting to our office. Fail to comply will result in rejecting and no further notification will be given.
Payable to the TRO in the UK
2. Bank Transfer:
MUST complete the payment in advance and include a print out proof of transfer (receipt) in the application parcel before posting to our office. Fail to comply will result in rejecting and no further notification will be given.
Beneficiary Name: TAIPEI REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UK EDINBURGH OFFICE Account Number: 20804302 Sort Code: 30-13-09 IBAN: GB28FCBK30130920804302
Important Reminders: 1. Please verify the correct amount before initiating the transfer. We regret that refunds cannot be processed for incorrect amounts. ※Due to the unique type of our bank account, there might be warning messages while transferring. When this occurs, continue to pay if you’ve checked the account details are typed correctly.
2. All domestic or international transaction fees must be covered by the applicant.
3. Please ensure your Full Name is included in the payment reference/remarks.
4. Upon completion, please print out the proof of transfer (receipt) and include it to your application parcel for verification purposes. Fail to comply will result in rejecting and no further notification will be given.
Important Notes
Submission Methods
NO WALK-INS
By post: To ensure your application materials are delivered safely and smoothly, it is recommended to use DHL or Royal Mail Special Delivery.
Collection Methods (effective from 5 January 2026)
Within the UK:
1. Provide a Royal Mail next day Special Delivery, A4 self-addressed undated stamped return envelope: When submitting your application, please include an A4-size return envelope with sufficient postage. The recipient’s address must be clearly written in English, including the postcode.
DO NOT use printed stamps with an expiry date, for example:
2. Arrange your own courier collection (Royal Mail or DHL EXPRESS):
When submitting your application, please include an A4-size return envelope.
Upon completion of your case, you will receive an email notification from this office with instruction for you to arrange a courier collecting service, Royal Mail or DHL EXPRESS, to collect your document from this office. You are responsible to pay the fees to the courier service directly.
Outside the UK (return to Taiwan or other countries):
1. Arrange your own courier collection (Royal Mail or DHL EXPRESS):
When submitting your application, please include an A4-size return envelope.
Upon completion of your case, you will receive an email notification from this office with instruction for you to arrange a courier collecting service, Royal Mail or DHL EXPRESS, to collect your document from this office. You are responsible to pay the fees to the courier service directly.
Notes for posting application parcel
To ensure documents are delivered safely and smoothly, it is recommended to use DHL EXPRESS or Royal Mail Special Delivery (up to 500g).
Please check the latest mailing regulations and fees directly with Royal Mail or DHL EXPRESS. Please consult the official websites of Royal Mail or DHL EXPRESS for detailed postage information.
Please do not use stamps or mailing labels with an expiration date.
Once parcels have been handed over by this office to Royal Mail or DHL EXPRESS , responsibility lies with the courier. In the event of delivery delays or loss, this office cannot be held responsible. Thank you for your understanding.
