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Taiwan information
ℹ️ General Information about Taiwan
About Taiwan
Taiwan uses 110V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
The languages that are typically spoken are Chinese
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (symbol: $), code TWD.Banknotes come in denominations of 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 dollars.
Internet speed in Taiwan is on average 12.9 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Taiwan is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
To call Taiwan, dial +, then 886 (the country code for Taiwan), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Taiwan, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
In Taiwan you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100-110 km/h (62-68 mph) on motorways, 100-110 km/h (62-68 mph) on expressways, 40-60 km/h (24-37 mph) in all built-up areas and 50-80 km/h (31-49 mph) on undivided highways.
🕑 What time is it in Taiwan?
20:46:28
🛂 Do I need visa for Taiwan?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Taiwan
🌤️ How is the weather in Taiwan?
Temperatures in Taiwan (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Taiwan
📁 What regulations are in Taiwan?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Pirated or counterfeit goods and currency.
Genuine Chinese antiques, ancient coins, and paintings.
Firearms, ammunition, bombs and explosives, assault knives, and other weapons of war.
Illegal drugs, such as heroin, morphine, opium, cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamines.
The export of wild animals requires a permit issued by the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan. Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Local currency over NT$100,000, foreign currencies over US$10,000 or its equivalent, or Chinese currency over RMB20,000 must be declared.
Commercial samples or dutiable items such as personal computers, professional equipment for photography and cameras intended for return to Taiwan must be declared.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:25 cigars; or
Tobacco:1 pound of tobacco.
Alcohol:Foreign Currency exceeding US$10,000 or its equivalent must be declared.
Alcohol:Up to NT$100,000 may be brought into Taiwan. Anything exceeding this amount requires a permit from the Central Bank of China (Taiwan) in advance.
Alcohol:Up to RMB20,000 may be brought into Taiwan. Anything exceeding this amount must be declared, and will be placed in bond for subsequent return abroad.
Alcohol:Gold up to the value of US$20,000.
Currency:Foreign Currency exceeding US$10,000 or its equivalent must be declared.
Currency:Up to NT$100,000 may be brought into Taiwan. Anything exceeding this amount requires a permit from the Central Bank of China (Taiwan) in advance.
Currency:Up to RMB20,000 may be brought into Taiwan. Anything exceeding this amount must be declared, and will be placed in bond for subsequent return abroad.
Currency:Gold up to the value of US$20,000.
Other items:Goods for personal use up to a value of NT$10,000 per piece.
Other items:Other articles for personal use, apart from those above, their total value not exceeding NT$20,000 per passenger.
Other items:Samples carried by a passenger with a total value of NT$12,000.
Illegal drugs, such as heroin, morphine, opium, cocaine, cannabis, and amphetamines.
Firearms, ammunition, bombs and explosives, assault knives, and other weapons of war.
Pirated and counterfeit goods and currency.
The import of wild animals requires a permit issued by the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan. Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
The import of pets is subject to certain restrictions. For further information, please visitRules for the Importation of Dogs or Cats into Taiwan.
Fruits and plants must be imported in accordance with the Plant Protection and Quarantine Act.
Up to 6kg of agricultural produce may be imported. For further information, please visitQuantity Limit for Personal Use of Mainland China Products Carried by Inbound Passengers.
Unaccompanied baggage must arrive within 6 months of thepassenger, and the passenger must have declared the contents of thebaggage on their entry.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Taiwan, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
Travellers may need a Japanese Encephalitis vaccination depending on their travel plans, particularly if they will be in Taiwan longer than a month or plan to visit rural areas or spend significant time outdoors. Consultation with a doctor regarding this vaccination should be sought prior to travel. For further information on this recommendation, please visit the CDC Japanese Encephalitis Advice.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals and researchers, or for those who may come into contact with bats.
Chikungunya cases have been reported in Taiwan. For further information, please visit the CDC Chikungunya Advice.
Dengue cases have been reported in Taiwan. For further information, please visit the CDC Dengue Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Taiwan. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease outbreaks have been reported in Taiwan. For further information, please visit the CDC Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Advice.