The route for Taiwan
Odisha state authentication → MEA attestation → the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) — New Delhi, Chennai, or the Mumbai office opened in 2024.
State authentication in Odisha — the office depends on the type of document (table below).
MEA attestation. MEA does not accept documents directly from individuals — they are submitted through MEA's authorised outsourcing agencies or a facilitation service like ours.
Legalisation by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) — New Delhi, Chennai, or the Mumbai office opened in 2024. Some countries add a further check by their Ministry of Foreign Affairs after arrival — we confirm the exact chain for your document.
Return courier to your address.
Who authenticates documents from Bhubaneswar
| Document type | Examples | Authenticated in Odisha by |
|---|---|---|
| Educational | Degree, diploma, mark sheets | The Department of Higher Education, Bhubaneswar |
| Personal | Birth, marriage, PCC, affidavit | The Home Department, Odisha Secretariat (Lokaseba Bhawan), Bhubaneswar |
| Commercial | Invoice, certificate of origin, company papers | A recognised Chamber of Commerce |
Sources: MEA list of designated signing authorities (Aug 2024) · HCCH Apostille Convention status table.
Documents from Bhubaneswar for Taiwan
Degree certificate — authenticated by the Department of Higher Education; typically needed for work visas
Diploma certificate — authenticated by the Department of Higher Education; typically needed for skilled-worker visas
Mark sheets (10th and 12th) — authenticated by the Department of Higher Education; typically needed for student visas
Birth certificate — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for family and dependant visas
Marriage certificate — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for spouse and family visas
Death certificate — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for insurance and pension claims
Divorce decree — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for remarriage abroad
Police clearance certificate (PCC) — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for work and residence visas
Affidavit — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for name-change
Power of attorney — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for property
Commercial documents — authenticated by a recognised Chamber of Commerce; typically needed for exports
What to send
The original document — MEA and the embassy do not attest ordinary photocopies
A photocopy of your passport
For degrees, the mark sheets or transcripts if the receiving authority in Taiwan also asks for them
Translation
Authorities in Taiwan may ask for a certified translation of documents that are not in their official language — check with the receiving office which copy should be translated before you start.
Collection from Bhubaneswar
We collect documents free of charge from your home or office anywhere in India (pickup is not available from villages), and you can follow each stage online on our process status and return courier pages.
More: Taiwan — full country guide · How embassy attestation works.
Frequently asked questions
Does Taiwan accept an apostille from India?
No. Taiwan is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so documents need MEA attestation followed by legalisation by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) — New Delhi, Chennai, or the Mumbai office opened in 2024.
Who authenticates a degree issued in Bhubaneswar?
The Department of Higher Education, Bhubaneswar, before the MEA step.
Do I need to visit the embassy or MEA myself?
No. We submit your documents at each stage and courier them back to you.