Visiting Taiwan
造訪臺灣

Before and Arrival

• Check foreign nationals eligible for visa-exempt entry. https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html
• Check Visa-Exempt Entry, Landing Visa and eVisa. https://www.boca.gov.tw/lp-149-2.html

• Check the arrival and customs clearance procedures of Taoyuan International Airport. https://www.taoyuan-airport.com/entry?lang=en

• Fruits, vegetables, or meat are strictly forbidden in the baggage.
• There are many ways to get to the city. Taoyuan Airport MRT (purple-line subway) takes only 35 minutes from Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1 to Taipei Main Station and 38 minutes from Terminal 2 to Taipei Main Station.
  https://www.travel.taipei/en/information/taoyuanmetro
  https://www.travel.taipei/en/information/mrt
• Easy Card is highly recommended. You can use it for MRT, bus, convenience stores and many places. It’s easy to add money at MRT and convenience stores.
• It’s easy to exchange currency and purchase cellphone SIM card at Taoyuan Airport.
• Bring your health & insurance cards.
• Although it’s not mandatory to wear a mask and bring the proof of Covid-19 vaccination at the time, many people still prefer to wear masks.
• Bringing a water bottle or container are recommended. Water machines can be found easily. 3-4 liters a day is recommended.
• Bring appropriate clothing, dress, hat and umbrella for the climate.
• Taiwan is also known as the “Food Paradise”, and food is relatively inexpensive. Therefore, it’s important to know what you can/can’t eat to avoid allergies.
• Most people can speak a little English, but it’s helpful to install Google Translate on your cellphone.
• The MRT and bus systems in Taiwan are convenient. Buses need to be hailed at the bus stops.
• It can be helpful to know few more tips before traveling to Taiwan. https://www.agoda.com/travel-guides/taiwan/taipei/taipei-travel-tips-pro-advice-for-traveling-in-taiwan/?cid=1844104

During

• Bring an umbrella for winter rain. It’s inexpensive to buy one at convenience stores.
• Convenience stores such as 7-11 and Family Marts are open 24-7, located almost everywhere and providing all-encompassing services, everyday goods, food and beverage.
• 7-11 or Starbucks are not recommended as landmarks. In many busy places, there can be 2-3 ones in a 5 min walk.
• Bring the map and hotel card with address if you are going for a walk. Taxis are inexpensive, so please consider to hail a taxi if you are lost.
• Take photos of your credit cards, passport and important documents and make good use of hotel safe box.
• Due to the policy of reducing waste and encouraging recycling, public garbage cans are rare, usually located at MRT or convenience stores.