※ Our consular service jurisdiction covers four states, namely New York, New Jersy, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. We only accept documents produced within our service area. For documents executed out of our service area, please check the web link (Consular District) to find a competent mission.
Application form
** Valid Identification can be (1) unexpired passport or (2) expired passport + US driver’s license
A notarized copy of US driver’s license and an extra photocopy.
Chinese Translation
The English original and Chinese translation are to be authenticated as 2 documents. Should you need a Chinese translation authenticated, there are two ways to do it:(A) The applicant signs on the Chinese translation in person onsite or, if by mail, Chinese translation should have been notarized by a notary public; or
(B) With the English original authenticated by TECO, a Chinese translation can be notarized by a notary public in Taiwan.
Processing time, rate and payment
Regular: 10 working days at USD 15 per item.
Expedite (subject to capacity of this office): 5 working days at an extra fee USD 7.5 per item.
Chinese translation at USD 15 per item.
Payment by cash, money order or cashier’s check, payable to TECO in NY; we don’t’ accept credit card or personal check.
How to lodge an application
By appointment: Our consular service is available from 09:00 to 11:00, Monday through Thursday. Click to make an appointment online.
Walk-in: There is a limit of 25 walk-ins daily. In practice, our staff will start to handle walk-in customers from 11:00 to 13:00 after customers by appointment have been served. Walk-ins can take a number from 08:45 on a first-come-first-served basis.
Drop-off: An application placed in an envelop can be hand-delivered and dropped off into our mail box at the ground floor lobby during our office hours.
y mail: Please mail your application to TECO in NY, Consular Division; Address: 1 E 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017.
To claim your document
Onsite pickup: Have your receipt or ID ready and (A) slots open for pick up are from 15:00 to 16:00 on cited date and following Tuesday and Friday or (B) by online appointment or walk-in-take-a-number during office hours.
By mail: Prepare a self-addressed-stamp-affixed return envelope. By doing so, the applicant agrees to take the risk of lost or damage during delivery, TECO-NY will not be liable for any incident.
