Taiwan Marriage Visa Document Guide

Special procedures apply because Korea and Taiwan have no diplomatic relations. Processed via TECOK (Taipei Mission in Korea) or KOTRA.

📋 Required Documents

結婚書約 (Marriage Agreement)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification + consular legalization required

Criminal record certificate

Within 6 months of issuance

Passport copy

Copy of all pages

Photo (3.5×4.5cm)

Taken within the last 6 months

結婚書約 (Marriage Agreement)

Special procedures apply because Korea and Taiwan have no diplomatic relations. Processed via TECOK (Taipei Mission in Korea) or KOTRA.

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No embassy is established because Korea and Taiwan have no diplomatic relations

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Processed via the Taipei Mission in Korea (TECOK) or Taiwan-related institutions

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Also prepare the household registration transcript (戶籍謄本)

1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in Taiwan and obtain a marriage certificate
2
Local Ministry Authentication
Obtain document certification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan
3
Korean Embassy Consular Confirmation
Consular legalization at the Korean Embassy in Taiwan (stamp)
4
Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
5
Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
6
Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.

Q. There is no Korean Embassy in Taiwan. What should I do?

A. Since Taiwan and Korea have no diplomatic relations, documents are processed through the Taipei Mission in Korea (TECOK) or a designated channel.

Q. Where can Taiwanese documents be translated?

A. Translation and notarization of Chinese (Traditional) documents is available at Korean notary offices.

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