Documents issued in New Zealand may need to be authenticated by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office before they can be used in Taiwan.
CONTACT DETAILS of our offices in New Zealand
*If you wish to visit us, please email in advance to make an appointment.
- Wellington office:
- Process applications from lower North Island (south of Taupo), South Island, Cook Islands and Niue.
- Auckland office:
- Process applications from upper North Island (Taupo and north of Taupo) and French Polynesia (Tahiti).
- Office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (excluding public holidays)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Original document
- Application form for authentication
- Applicant must submit a COMPLETED application form.
- Please do not leave any blank spaces. If a question does not apply, please write “NONE”.
- Incomplete or improperly completed application forms will be returned UNPROCESSED.
- Applicant’s ID
- Applicants' original and photocopy of passport, or signed colour copy if applied by courier.
- Fees
- NZ$26.00 per document.
- An additional 50% of application fee will be charged for express service. (One working day)
- Payment can be made by
- Internet banking (details will be provided after receiving the required documents).
- Cash payment can only be made at the reception.
- Return Postage
- Applying within NZ by post: Please enclose a pre-paid and self-addressed envelope or a courier bag.
- Applying outside NZ: Please arrange DHL pick up the document from our office.
DURATION
The processing of a completed application usually takes 3 working days. However, a maximum period up to TWO months might be expected if documents involved should be confirmed by a third authority.
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