Questions tagged [taiwan]
The Republic of China (commonly called Taiwan), an island of East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean.
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Are there any direct ferries between South Korea and Taiwan?
My plan is to travel between South Korea to Taiwan or the Philippines by sea. I'm looking for a ferry without having to change in China or Japan.
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Can debit cards with the Maestro logo be used in ATMs in Taiwan?
Debit cards with the Maestro logo work very well in Japan, they can be used at every ATM in a 7/11. Actually, I found (on YT) that most ATMs in Taiwan come along with a Cirrus label. Cirrus seems to ...
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How to answer previous travel question on Chinese COVA application?
The Chinese Online Visa Application asks if I have visited any other countries or regions in the last 12 months. I have visited Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong SAR.
Unfortunately, I do not see an ...
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Can a British citizen travel from mainland China to Taiwan as a temporary resident of China without a special permit?
I'm a British citizen with only a British passport. I'm in mainland China on exchange, so I arrived with an X1 visa then applied for temporary residency, which expires in July 2024. I'd like to visit ...
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Where can I find some map or other resource that indicates which beaches in Taiwan are not recommended/allowed to swim at, preferably with the reason?
Swimming at some beaches in Taiwan is not recommended or not allowed due to drowning risks (strong currents/eddies/whirlpools/etc.) and/or pollution, e.g. swimming at Shalun Beach (mirror) near Taipei ...
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Xiamen 10-hour layover questions
I'm flying from Jakarta to Taiwan (TSA airport) with a 10+ hour layover in Xiamen with a US passport. I found out from YouTube that I can join a free city tour there. But there are some unanswered ...
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Can I bring back electronic components from Taiwan?
I'm currently in Taiwan and the CPU/GPU are cheaper here than in France. Is there any law or regulation preventing me to buy some for me and my friend and to come back to France with them (I may also ...
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How many times can I refresh the 90-day stay in Taiwan? Can I keep refreshing it with a visa run indefinitely?
As a UK citizen I understand I can spend 90 days visa-free in Taiwan and extend this by a further 90 days, after this can I keep doing visa runs to get additional 90 day stays?
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How to get to Wulai Hot Spring in Taipei by public transport
There is a hot spring place called Wulai near Taipei city but how to get there by public transport?
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Why was my passport stamped on exiting Taiwan?
I traveled first time to Taiwan in 2018. Entered with 90 day visa exempt. Upon leaving, I got no exit stamp on my passport.
I traveled there again few weeks ago, again entered on 90 day visa exempt. ...
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Does a Chinese citizen need a visa to transit Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong?
I’m going to Hong Kong from Los Angeles using China Air Line. I have a Green Card and a mainland China passport. Am I allowed to make a transfer flight stop at Taiwan then to Hong Kong? My return ...
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Taiwan's post-pandemic "7-day SEP" policy
Since October 2022 when Taiwan opened back up for travel they've had a "7-day SEP" rule.
I learned about this on Australia's "Smartraveller" site which usually has very up-to-date ...
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Where is the most remote convenience store in Taiwan?
Anyone who has travelled around Taiwan by scooter, bike, hitchhiking, or on foot, will know the value of the welcoming convenience store chains. They almost always have a generously sized area where ...
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Is registering a marriage in Taiwan required for Taiwanese citizens living abroad?
Two Canadian citizens are getting married in Canada, and one of them is also a Taiwanese citizen. The couple plan on living in Canada, but will be going to Taiwan to visit family.
Are they required to ...
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Is it customary to tip medical doctors in Taiwan with expensive bottles of liquor?
I am travelling to Taiwan to visit a relative-in-law who will be undergoing a pretty big surgery procedure. I'm not familiar at all with Taiwanese customs at all, but the relative in question asked ...
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