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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Is the exchange in Taiwan bank exchange office in Taoyuan airport same as the Taiwan bank inside the city?
I want to pay the hotel soon in Taiwan. I have USD. I am not sure whether it is logical to pay with my bank card which I know has commission or change in airport since it is covid and the hotel wants ...
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Taiwan quarantine?
There is an announcement that there is 3 days quarantine rule which should be in specific hotel and taxi from airport. My destination is Tainan but I reach to taipei airport. Where should I go to ...
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Is there any way to buy Google Play money in Taiwan without a credit card?
I've seen Google Play "gift cards" on sale in convenience stores in several nearby countries, but for some reason I don't see them in Taiwan. Convenience store displays show cards for Apple'...
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In what ways can a document be authenticated for Taiwanese visa application purposes?
Taiwan visa applications in the US require supporting documents from outside Taiwan to be authenticated by the government of Taiwan. TECO informed me of two ways to do this:
Have it authenticated at ...
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Does Taiwan have thrift stores? How to find them?
Here in Australia we have the "Salvos" and "Vinnies" and many other "op shops" that sell old stuff people donated, and we have "Cash Converters" who buys your ...
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Can visitors rent electric scooters (motorcycles) in Taiwan with foreign drivers licenses?
There's nearly one registered scooter per adult in Taiwan (the motorcycle variety) and it's an excellent way to explore because (among other things) they are trivial to park almost anywhere, whereas ...
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Is there any museum of early modern computing technology in Taiwan?
I'm wondering if anywhere in Taiwan there is a computer museum or technology museum at least partially dedicated to the early development of modern local computing technology.
I'm interested in the ...
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How can a visa-exempt national visit Taiwan if they were born in mainland China?
There are several countries whose nationals do not require visas to visit Taiwan for durations ranging from 14 to 90 days. [Link]
There is also another page where it is hinted that people who were ...
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Fedex Taiwan bound duties, taxes on personal package?
I live in California and purchased a laptop which was received at home and I arranged to have shipped to me in Taiwan via Fedex in original packaging.
Fedex in Taipei has had the package several days, ...
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Can a Chinese citizen living in Europe go to Taiwan?
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My girlfriend is a Chinese (PRC) citizen and we are now living in central Europe. I went to Taiwan with a friend two years ago and really enjoyed it, and my girlfriend and I would like to go ...
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Consequences of Overstaying visa in Taiwan [closed]
Backstory: My visa expires in a few days and I don't want to go home to Canada. Life is wonderful and normal here in Taiwan.
I can either go back home or overstay. Specifically, I'd like to overstay ...
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Are layover currently allowed as of 20th of March 2020 In Taipei and Manila airport?
I am planning to flight from Brisbane to Osaka and wondering if it was possible to layover at Taipei or Manila airport?
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How can I know ahead of time whether the Taiwanese immigration and airline flying there will accept my passport?
I recently tried to fly from Manila (MNL) to Taipei (TPE) but at the airport ticket counter AirAsia refused to sell me a flight ticket on the grounds that my French passport was wet and that ...
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Can I fly from Taiwan to Thailand? [duplicate]
Not Thai national, not Taiwan national. Passport grants visa exemption.
Airline sold flight.
After buying some Thai friends told me there is a government notice that says that Thai flying from ...
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Can you leave Taiwan airport after going through international security?
I'm going to Taiwan in a couple months, and due to a change of plans, I'll be staying an extra week while the others I'm supposed to be flying home with will carry on.
I'm not able to cancel my ...
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Does the USA Coronavirus 2019-nCoV travel ban in China include Taiwan? [duplicate]
I plan on traveling to Taiwan soon. Trying to understand the scope of the travel ban. Flights have not been cancelled.
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In Taiwan, what do you call those covered walkways?
From what I've seen, Taiwan doesn't really have sidewalks. Instead, people walk "under" buildings.
Is there a name for that gap space, between the street and the building fronts?
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Chinese citizen, Canadian permanent resident visiting Taiwan from China, is Hong Kong the only way?
My mother is a permanent resident of Canada and a Chinese citizen. She booked a plane ticket to China. If she gets a visa on her Chinese passport from the Taiwanese consulate in Toronto, then flies to ...
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Public transportation to Qishan and Meinong from Kaohsiung
For a day trip to Qishan (for the sake of specificity, to Qishan Old Street) and Meinong (Meinong Night Market, again for specificity) from Kaohsiung (e.g. from Central Park), in which order should I ...
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Taiwan Visa for Pakistani
I am a Pakistani, plan to visit South Korea in third week of Nov'19. From there I want to visit Taiwan for business purpose. I want to know can I apply and get Taiwan visa from South Korea. If yes, ...
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Can I get a transit visa in Taiwan on arrival?
I am an Indian passport holder with a US L1B visa travelling to Seattle from Bangkok with a layover of 22 hours 20 minutes in Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan (TPE).
Can I get transit visa on ...
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What is the baggage drop deadline for Eva Air at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) for international flights?
What is the baggage drop deadline at the check-in counter for Eva Air at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) for international flights (to SFO if that matters)?
Evaair.com - managing your trip ...
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Is there any printer at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) that airline passengers can use?
Is there any publicly available printer at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) that airline passengers can use?
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Does the taxi waiting time impact the taxi fare when taking a taxi from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)'s taxi stand?
Does the taxi waiting time impact the taxi fare when taking a taxi from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)'s taxi stand?
I see the waiting time on my taxi ride receipt, which makes me wonder:
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Can you relocate to Taiwan after being deported from China? [closed]
My Ukranian girlfriend was recently deported from China for a minor offense.
She wants to relocate to Taiwan to be closer to me since I'm still in China. The problem is we're worried that might not ...
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Am I eligible for the Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate with a H1B US Visa?
I am an Indian citizen, currently working in the US on the H1B visa.
I was under the impression that Indians with a valid US visa can simply apply for a Travel Authorization Certificate online. ...
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Is it possible to have a same-day walk-in appointment at the Global Entry Enrollment Center in Taipei (Taipei City, Da'an District)?
Is it possible to have a same-day walk-in appointment at the Global Entry Enrollment Center in Taipei (Taipei City, Da'an District)?
I couldn't find the information on the Global Entry's official ...
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Restrictions on ferry travel from China to Taiwan and back to China
I plan to travel from China to Taiwan and back to China on a ferry. Recently I have read that China is restricting individual tourism to Taiwan. Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49178314 ...
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Visiting Taiwan, then to China [duplicate]
essentially the same question as this thread: Visiting both Taiwan and China having one passport
I intend to travel on a New Zealand passport from Auckland to Taiwan first, then to China, then back ...
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Taiwan TAC With An Unused Japanese Visa
I'm an Indian and I intend to visit Japan after visiting Taiwan.
I have an unused Japan Visa which is valid till October. Can that be used to get an entry in Taiwan along with a TAC or do I first ...
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Visa requirements from Pakistan to Taiwan to go to China
A couple of my colleagues and I are planning to go to China (Hangzhou) in a few to months to attend a conference. The flights to China, whether direct or otherwise, are out of our budget, so we only ...
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Is taking photos prohibited at airports of Taiwan except those in Taipei?
I found the following information on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation:
Дополнительные рекомендации с учетом особенностей страны
Во всех аэропортах острова, ...
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Before the Global Financial Crisis there used to ferries between Okinawa and Taiwan. How long did the trip take?
It seems we can ask historical travel questions here too and a friend just asked me one so I'm posting it.
There are no longer any ferries between Taiwan and Japan but there used to be. The last ...
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Why does there seem to be an extreme lack of public trashcans in Taiwan?
After visiting Taiwan a fair amount of times, this is something that has struck me as quite odd. I've never seen a country quite like Taiwan where there is a very obvious lack of public trashcans. It ...
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Do you need an international drivers license in Taiwan?
According to this website I don't need to have an international drivers license to drive in Taiwan as long as I'm not staying for more than 30 days. I'm only staying for 5 days.
I have a valid ...
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