Certificate of Citizenship · Taiwan
Certificate of Citizenship Legalization for Taiwan
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Certificate of Citizenship in Taiwan — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Taiwan requires embassy legalization. Your Certificate of Citizenship needs U.S. Department of State authentication, then Taiwan embassy legalization — 15–17 business days with us, both steps included. Certified Chinese translation required. Processed via TECRO, not an embassy.
- Route
- Authentication + embassy legalization
- Hague member since
- Not a member
- Issuing authority
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Translation
- Certified Chinese translation required. Processed via TECRO, not an embassy.
Is Taiwan a Hague Convention country?
No. Taiwan is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not be accepted there. The document needs U.S. Department of State authentication first, then legalization at the Taiwan embassy or consulate — in that order.
The route to Taiwan
A Certificate of Citizenship is issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Taiwan, the Department of State’s authentication is then legalized at the Taiwan embassy or consulate.
People most often send documents to Taiwan for work permits, marriage, residency. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Certificate of Citizenship
How to apostille a Certificate of Citizenship (N-560/N-561) for use abroad — and the copying restriction that applies, just as it does to naturalization ce.
You obtain this from US Citizenship and Immigration Services. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Taiwan.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Department of State authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days | Both steps included; the Taiwan embassy step cannot come first |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $399 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included, embassy legalization included.
Translation for Taiwan
Certified Chinese translation required. Processed via TECRO, not an embassy. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a Certificate of Citizenship to Taiwan. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Taiwan embassy legalization
The authenticated document is presented to the Taiwan embassy or consulate.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Taiwan.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Taiwan.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
Certificate of Citizenship for Taiwan — FAQ
Is Taiwan part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
No. Taiwan is not a party to the Convention, so documents need Department of State authentication followed by Taiwan embassy legalization.
How long does it take to prepare a Certificate of Citizenship for Taiwan?
About 15–17 business days for Department of State authentication plus Taiwan embassy legalization, both included. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a Certificate of Citizenship to Taiwan?
$399 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. The embassy legalization step is included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Taiwan?
Certified Chinese translation required. Processed via TECRO, not an embassy. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the Certificate of Citizenship for me?
No — you obtain it from US Citizenship and Immigration Services first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Taiwan orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: Certificate of Citizenship — full guide · All documents for Taiwan · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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