Consular Services

The Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan is dedicated to providing comprehensive consular services to Somaliland citizens residing in, studying in, or traveling to Taiwan. Our consular services aim to safeguard the rights, welfare, and interests of Somaliland nationals abroad. Below is a detailed overview of the services we provide:

1. Emergency Assistance

Support in Crisis Situations: Immediate assistance in cases of accidents, serious illness, arrest, detention, or death.
Liaison with Local Authorities: Facilitate communication between Somaliland citizens and Taiwanese government agencies, hospitals, or legal institutions.
Repatriation Assistance: Help arrange the safe return of Somaliland citizens to Somaliland during emergencies such as medical evacuation or family bereavement.

2. Passport and Travel Documents

Issuance and Renewal of Somaliland Passports: Assist citizens with applying for new passports or renewing expired ones.
Emergency Travel Documents: Provide temporary travel documents for Somaliland citizens who have lost their passports or require urgent travel authorization.
Verification of Identity: Confirm the identity of Somaliland nationals when required for official purposes.

3. Legal and Notarial Services

Authentication and Certification: Certify and authenticate documents such as academic certificates, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and legal contracts for use in Somaliland or Taiwan.
Notarial Services: Provide notarization of affidavits, powers of attorney, and other legal documents.

4. Civil Registration

Birth Registration: Register births of Somaliland citizens born in Taiwan.
Marriage and Death Registration: Record marriages and deaths of Somaliland nationals occurring in Taiwan, and assist in issuing relevant certificates.

5. Consular Registration

Encourage Somaliland citizens residing in Taiwan to register with the Representative Office to facilitate communication and assistance during emergencies or special situations.