TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Office Hours:
9:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:30PM - 4:00PM, from Monday to Friday. The office is closed on statutory holidays.
TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Address and contact information:
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, Consular Division
45 O’Connor Street, Suite 1960
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4
Payment:
Payment is only accepted by Cash(Please prepare the full amount of fees, no change will be given for mailing and in person application.), Money Order, Bank Draft or Certified cheque (payable to “Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada” or " Taipei Eco. & Cul. Office in Canada"). Personal cheque is not accepted.
NOTE:
When you purchase a Bank draft or Bank Cheque, please make sure the cheque contains the Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) code.
The instructions are only for reference. Please refer to pertinent units for the latest information.
【Required Documents: Authentication of Original Academic Documents – In person application】
A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
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The valid original passport and one photocopy of applicant
The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process.
If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan).
If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through CTOTAND subsequently authenticated by the BOCA.
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The original academic qualification document and one photocopy
The original academic qualification documents may include Letter of Admission, Certificate of Registration, Transcript and Diploma/Degree, etc.
To authenticate Transcript, please provide a “sealed transcript”, which means the transcript is stamped sealed on each page and is placed in an envelope with the University Registrar’s signature across the back flap. Please note that the “sealed transcript” must remain intact and should NOT be opened (preferably sent directly from the school).
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Original transcripts*
*To authenticate proof of diploma, please provide an official “Sealed Transcript,” preferably sent directly from the school.
Within Canada:
－Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post
－Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope; Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope.
Outside Canada:
－Please purchase the Air Waybill from carrier companies (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) at first and submit application documents with printed barcodes. Please contact carrier companies for information.
We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost/Courier envelope must be included.
Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
If you require authentication of your document's Chinese translation, please submit a translation that accurately reflects the meaning and format of the original text. The authentication fee will be calculated separately. (Alternatively, the authentication of the Chinese translation may be notarized by the notary office of a domestic court or a civil notary in Taiwan).
【Required Documents: Authentication of Original Academic Documents – By an agent】
A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2
The valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant
The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process.
If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan).
If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through CTOTAND subsequently authenticated by the BOCA.
3
The original academic qualification document and one photocopy
The original academic qualification documents may include Letter of Admission, Certificate of Registration, Transcript and Diploma / Degree, etc.
To authenticate Transcript, please provide a “sealed transcript”, which means the transcript is stamped sealed on each page and is placed in an envelope with the University Registrar’s signature across the back flap. Please note that the “sealed transcript” must remain intact and should NOT be opened (preferably sent directly from the school).
4
Original transcripts*
*To authenticate proof of diploma, please provide an official “Sealed Transcript,” preferably sent directly from the school.
Within Canada:
－Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post
－Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope；Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope.
Outside Canada:
－Please purchase the Airway Bill from carrier company at first and submit application documents with printed three barcodes.
We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost / Courier envelope must be included.
Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
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Original and a Photocopy of Agent’s valid ID
The valid passport or photo ID, etc.
If you require authentication of your document's Chinese translation, please submit a translation that accurately reflects the meaning and format of the original text. The authentication fee will be calculated separately. (Alternatively, the authentication of the Chinese translation may be notarized by the notary office of a domestic court or a civil notary in Taiwan).
【Required Documents: Apply with photocopy of Diploma/Degree – In person application】
A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2
The valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant
The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process.
If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan).
If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through CTOTAND subsequently authenticated by the BOCA.
Within Canada:
－Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post
－Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope；Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope.
Outside Canada
－Please purchase the Airway Bill from carrier company at first and submit application documents with printed three barcodes.
We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost / Courier envelope must be included.
Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
If you require authentication of your document's Chinese translation, please submit a translation that accurately reflects the meaning and format of the original text. The authentication fee will be calculated separately. (Alternatively, the authentication of the Chinese translation may be notarized by the notary office of a domestic court or a civil notary in Taiwan).
【Required Documents: Authentication of Original Academic Documents a photocopy of Diploma/Degree – Application by an agent】
A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2
The valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant
The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process.
If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan).
If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through CTOTAND subsequently authenticated by the BOCA.
Within Canada:
－Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post
－Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope；Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope.
Outside Canada:
－Please purchase the Airway Bill from carrier company at first and submit application documents with printed three barcodes.
This office is not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost / Courier envelope must be included.
Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
8
Original and Photocopy of Agent’s valid ID
The valid passport or photo ID, etc.
If you require authentication of your document's Chinese translation, please submit a translation that accurately reflects the meaning and format of the original text. The authentication fee will be calculated separately. (Alternatively, the authentication of the Chinese translation may be notarized by the notary office of a domestic court or a civil notary in Taiwan).
