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.
A completed application form for document authentication filled and signed by the applicant.
2
The valid original Canadian or Taiwan (R.O.C.) passport of the applicant with a photocopy
The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process.
A verified true copy of the passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports)
For Canadian passport holders in Taiwan, the true copy of the passport must be issued by CTOT AND subsequently authenticated by the BOCA.
3
An original driver's license with a photocopy
Please present a G class license (Ontario).
4
A return envelope
In Canada:
- An Xpresspost pre-paid return envelope from Canada Post.
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 the carrier companies for details.
We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mails. If you would like to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost/Courier envelope is required.
Legalization/visa application fees are non-refundable once accepted, regardless of approval, rejection, or withdrawal of the application.
Important Notes:
The driver's license exchange agreement is exclusively between Ontario and Taiwan, permitting only Canadian and Taiwanese citizens to apply for the exchange. As a result, we exclusively accept applications from individuals holding Canadian and/or Taiwanese citizenship.
Regardless of whether the application is accepted or rejected, the costs associated with document verification and visa applications are non-refundable.
【More Information】
Please visit the Directorate General of Highways' website for details on exchanging a foreign driver's license for a Taiwanese driver's license: https://www.thb.gov.tw/en/cp.aspx?n=616
