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  1. Taiwan Travel Advisory

    Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan. Read the Taiwan International Travel Information page for additional information on travel to Taiwan.. If you decide to travel to Taiwan: Follow the U.S. Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.; Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in ...

  2. Taiwan International Travel Information

    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

  3. Is it safe to travel to Taiwan right now? The latest travel advice

    The UK Foreign Office updated its Taiwan travel advice page on April 3, stating: 'On Wednesday 3 April 2024 at 07.58 local time, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Eastern Taiwan with shocks felt ...

  4. Taiwan

    Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home. ... Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for Taiwan for a list of health-related items to consider ...

  5. Taiwan Travel Advice & Safety

    Some prescription medications are illegal in Taiwan. Authorities may jail or fine you if you have them. Before you travel, check Taiwan Customs for limits and documents you'll need. Insect-borne diseases such as Dengue, Zika and Japanese encephalitis occur. Ensure your accommodation is insect-proof.

  6. Starting June 15, Taiwan to gradually ease border controls, shorten

    On June 11, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that it will loosen the border restrictions listed below, effective from 00:00 on June 15, 2022 (incoming flight's scheduled arrival time in Taiwan), provided that control of the number of arrivals will be imposed. I. Quarantine period and location: A.

  7. Arrival & Departure > Tourism Administration, Republic of China (Taiwan)

    For any further questions about visa application, please contact: e-mail: [email protected], TEL: +886-2-2343-2888. Countries eligible for Visa-Exempt Entry. Countries eligible for Landing Visas. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ROC Embassies and Missions Abroad. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

  8. Travel advice and advisories for Taiwan

    Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, livestock (pigs, cows), monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats, and to avoid eating undercooked wild game. Closely supervise children, as they are more likely to come in contact with animals. Avian Influenza.

  9. All inbound travelers to Taiwan are required t...

    Starting from December 1, 2020, until February 28, 2021 (local time at the place of departure), travelers arriving at airports in Taiwan or transit passengers at airports in Taiwan, regardless of nationality (Taiwanese nationals or foreign nationals) or travel purpose (studies, work, diplomatic or official business, or others) are all required ...

  10. Travel Notice Alerts raised to level 3 (Warning) for all countries

    To alert Taiwanese travelers about the potential risk, Taiwan issued Level 3 travel alerts for (besides Asia, Europe, North Africa, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, which were already declared Level 3 travel alerts (Warning)), the entire world starting midnight 21 March. Taiwanese should avoid all non-essential ...

  11. Travel Advisories

    Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. July 26, 2023. Ghana Travel Advisory. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. November 20, 2023. Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Advisory. Level 3: Reconsider Travel. July 9, 2024. Republic of the Congo Travel Advisory.

  12. Taiwan travel advice

    Removal of information about earthquake on 3 April ('Warnings and insurance' page). The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British ...

  13. 18 things to know before going to Taiwan

    16. Taiwan is a welcoming place for LGBTIQ+ travelers. The first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, Taiwan is friendly and progressive, especially Taipei, home of the Chinese-speaking world's most vibrant Pride parade. Kaohsiung, which has its own Pride, comes a close second.

  14. Entry requirements

    To enter Taiwan, your passport must have an 'expiry date' at least 6 months after the day you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet ...

  15. Taiwan Travel Advisory

    Rating Details (single travel warnings) These are the individual advisories published by other countries about the destination Taiwan from a travellers perspective. The scoring of all messages combined is the foundation for the current rating 2.7 out of 5.0. Danger level: 0 - Travel is usually safe. This is the general advisory usually covering ...

  16. US State Department updates Taiwan Travel Advisory: removes the word

    The US State Department Bureau of Consular Affairs updated its Travel Advisory for Taiwan, yesterday, Tuesday, July 11, maintaining the original level one "exercise normal precautions," but removing two references to "country," replacing it with "Taiwan.". Previous to the July 11 edit, the advisory read: "Read the country information page for additional information on travel to ...

  17. US removes word 'country' from Taiwan travel advisory notice

    23340. TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The U.S. State Department removed the word "country" from its travel advisory notice for Taiwan on Tuesday (July 11). The travel advisory previously directed users to a "country information page" for Taiwan, but the website now lists a "Taiwan international travel information" page.

  18. Travel advisory for China upgraded

    Travel advisory for China upgraded. People should avoid unnecessary travel to China after Beijing issued 22 guidelines allowing its courts to try in absentia and sentence to death "Taiwan independence separatists," the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said yesterday as it raised its travel alert for China, including Hong Kong and Macau, to ...

  19. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore

    Stay connected with your friends and family. Inform them of your whereabouts and provide them with your overseas contact details. In the event that you require consular assistance, please contact the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission or call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office at +65 6379 8800/+65 6379 8855. Advisory: Email Scams.

  20. Taiwan

    Consular support for Taiwanese visitors in Australia. For Taiwan passport holders requiring consular assistance in Australia, please contact the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office's consular line on +61-2-6120 1030 or email [email protected]. For emergencies contact +61- 418 284 531. Links to Australian Government information about ...

  21. Taiwan Travel Advisory

    U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE — BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS. Travel.State.Gov > Travel Advisories > Taiwan Travel Advisory. Congressional Liaison; Special Issuance Agency; Legal Resources

  22. Taiwan

    The U.S. has maintained and enhanced its commercial ties with Taiwan since 1979. Taiwan is the United States' ninth largest trading partner, and the U.S. is Taiwan's second largest trading partner. Taiwan enjoys Export-Import Bank financing, Overseas Private Investment Corporation guarantees, normal trade relations status, and ready access ...

  23. Travel Advice for Taiwan

    General Travel Advice and Warnings for Taiwan The decision to take a trip to Taiwan is your decision and you are responsible for your individual welfare whilst in Taiwan. The content on this web page is offered information only and compiled from travel advice and warnings for Taiwan by governments around the globe to their citizens.

  24. Taiwan Raises Alert Level for Travel to China After New Legal

    Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) raised the alert level for travel to China, Macau, and Hong Kong to "Orange" on Thursday last week. "Orange" is the second-highest alert level in ...

  25. Taiwan Upholds Sovereignty Amid Rising Chinese Tensions

    This comes after China threatened capital punishment for supporters of Taiwan's independence, prompting Taiwan to raise its travel advisory from yellow to orange. On Thursday, Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) monitored four China Coast Guard vessels that entered Taiwan-controlled waters near Kinmen County. The CGA reported that the ...

  26. Taiwan Turns to Southeast Asian Tourists as Chinese Stay Away

    Taiwan wants to lure higher-spending travelers from Southeast Asia as Chinese arrivals dwindle, a shift that could reshape the island's tourism industry. Despite increasingly fraught relations ...

  27. Taiwan turns to Southeast Asian tourists as Chinese stay away

    The number of Thai visitors has risen 12% from the same period in 2019, according to the travel body, while Singapore's is up 10% and Malaysia's has reached pre-COVID levels.

  28. Taiwan eyes Chinese military surge, says it threatens stability

    Taiwan has previously reported the Shandong operating near the island, including in December, when it passed through the Taiwan Strait just weeks ahead of Taiwanese elections, though experts say ...

  29. Taiwan Reports More Chinese Military Activity, Calls for De-Escalation

    Taiwan's defence ministry said that starting just before 7 a.m. (2300 GMT) on Friday, it had detected 26 Chinese military aircraft, including J-16 fighters, carrying out a "joint combat readiness ...