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.
The working days of each application starts from the date when this office receives both the payment(or the proof of the payment) and all the required documents specified under relevant Regulations. The processing time does not include postal delivery.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all the requirements as specified in the relevant Regulations have been fulfilled. Any incomplete application will be returned to the applicant without processing.
This office does not hold responsible for any services provided by third parties such as agents, post offices, and delivery service providers.
This Office only provides authentication services for documents originating from the United Kingdom to be used in Taiwan. For documents originating from other countries, please inquire with the Taiwan overseas office in the originating countries.
Applicants MUST first contact the Taiwanese authorities (employer, immigration, school, etc.) who require these documents and confirm that the document's content, format, and numbers of copies, are as required. We do not take responsibility if the authenticated documents are rejected for their purpose.
Police Certificate issued by the ACRO Criminal Records Office is the only one accepted for visa/immigration purpose. ACRO must be verified by Taipei Representative Office in the UK(London).
Document Types
Fees (per document)
Standard (10 working days)
Express (5 working days)
Academic records: Degree certificate, Transcripts, School letter (charge separately)
£12
£18
In-person: Power of Attorney, Declaration
An appointment for witness service MUST be made via email in advance.
£12
£18
All other types of documents
Document(s) MUST be notarized and legalized by FCDO or Isle of Man Courts of Justice and obtain paper-apostille(s) before submitting them to us. We Do Not accept e-apostille. We Do Not approve contents of any documents or give any advice on individual application.
£12
£18
This office does not provide any Mandarin translation services. The applicants can attest the Mandarin translation via below options if your Taiwan receiving authority requested it.
Have your document notarised by a notary public or a solicitor then legalised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).
Have your document authenticated in Taiwan by a notary public or district court with the original English document, which has certified by this office.
*We reserve the discretion regarding the staying period and visa valid period.
Standard (20 working days)
Express (10 working days)
Single Entry Visitor: Under 180 days.*
£41
£61
Multiple Entry Visitor: Under 180 days.*
£82
£123
Single Entry Resident: Over 180 days.*
£54
£81
YMS
£54
£81
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.
£150
Visitor Visa -Single Entry：£170
Visitor Visa - Multiple Entry：£191
Resident Visa - Single Entry：£177
Acceptable Payment Methods (effective from September 2026)
No Cash/Card Payment
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 Information:
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.
