Taipei Economic and Cultural Office

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) functions as Taiwan’s de facto embassy or consulate in countries where it does not have formal diplomatic relations. It handles services like visa processing, trade promotion, cultural exchanges, and consular assistance. While it maintains official functions similar to an embassy, it’s called an "Office" due to the lack of formal diplomatic recognition. TECO helps build and maintain Taiwan’s international presence, fostering economic, cultural, and people-to-people connections around the world.