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This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport , for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Taiwan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Taipei Representative Office in London or the Taipei Representative Office in Edinburgh . Entry procedures are being regularly reviewed, so may change at short notice.

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Taiwan.

Epidemic prevention period

When you arrive in Taiwan, the authorities advise that you observe a 7-day self-initiated epidemic prevention period, but you no longer need a negative test result before going out. The authorities are no longer providing free rapid test kits on arrival. You can use your booked accommodation and you can move freely during the 7 days.

This self-health management scheme is provided as guidance by the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), and members of the public are free to decide whether to follow it. Please consult the Centres for Disease Control website for the latest guidance.

Passport validity 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 requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

You can spend up to 90 days in Taiwan without a visa. You can extend this by a further 90 days once you have arrived in Taiwan. You can get more information on entering Taiwan without a visa (‘visa-exempt entry’) from the Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs. This applies if you travel:

• as a tourist
• to visit family or friends
• to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events

If you plan to stay in Taiwan for longer than 180 days, you must have a visa before you arrive. If you stay beyond the time given on your visa, you will get a fine and risk being deported from Taiwan.

There are specific rules for naturalised British citizens born in the People’s Republic of China and holders of British National (Overseas) passports wishing to enter under the visa waiver scheme.

You should contact the Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs or Taiwan National Immigration Agency for further information.

Applying for a visa

If you are in the UK and need a visa, apply at your nearest Taipei Representative Office . If you are in Taiwan, apply through the Taiwan National Immigration Agency .

Alien Resident Certificate and Alien Permanent Resident Certificate holders

If you already hold a resident certificate, you do not need a visa to enter Taiwan.

If you hold a Youth Mobility Scheme visa for Taiwan , you can apply to switch to a working visa or a visa to study a degree course at undergraduate level or higher.

Submit your application to the  Bureau of Consular Affairs  for consideration. You can then apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) at your local  National Immigration Agency (NIA) Service Center  once your application has been approved. Contact the  Bureau of Consular Affairs  or  National Immigration Agency  for further information.

Vaccination requirements

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Taiwan guide .   

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Taiwan . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Contact the Customs Administration for further information.

Animal products

Do not bring animal products into Taiwan without authorisation. If you are caught with any animal products, you may face a heavy fine. Customs officials have increased inspections due to concerns about African Swine Fever Virus in pork products, particularly from the People’s Republic of China.

Bringing money into Taiwan

Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is higher than 100,000 New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) or 10,000 US dollars. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave. Contact the Customs Administration for further information.

International bank transfers can be slow. Most of the ATMs in 7-11 stores accept international cards. Other ATMs may accept them, but not all do.

American Express, Citibank and Thomas Cook branches accept their own-brand travellers cheques. You may need your receipt as well as your passport when you cash them.

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London's first major Taiwanese culture festival explores the island's identity and history

Taiwanese culture is about to arrive in London’s Notting Hill, with the 16-day Taiwan Festival opening on Friday 12 April.

In addition to strolling the beloved Portobello Road Market and Holland Park, visitors to Notting Hill will soon be able to journey across the world – to Taiwan, more specifically.

The chic neighbourhood’s Coronet Theatre is playing host to London’s first major celebration of Taiwanese culture , presenting a packed schedule of innovative visual arts, dance, theatre and music. Spanning traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, the roster of events will reflect on Taiwanese identity and post-colonial history, as well as the themes of lust and desire.

For many of the 30 contemporary artists, storytellers, dancers and musicians, the festival will be the first time in front of a UK audience.

Highlights are set to include an immersive VR experience from Taipei’s experimental Riverbed Theatre and insight into Taiwan’s contemporary dance scene courtesy of collectives Anarchy Dance Company and Hung Dance, in addition to an album launch from multidisciplinary music artist Yujun Wang. 

The tail end of the festival will see the London premiere of Chou Kuan-Jou’s provocative yet playful Edinburgh Festival hit Tomato , while a bamboo installation by Taiwanese artist Cheng-Tsung Feng will grace the facade of the Coronet Theatre itself.

The Taiwan Festival will take place at The Coronet Theatre in London from April 12-27.

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Taiwan Tourism Bureau celebrates Grand Opening of London Office

On 17 December 2019, a reception celebrating the grand opening of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau London Office was held at London’s Le Méridien Hotel. The event was hosted by Taiwan Tourism Bureau Executive Director-General Dr Chou Yung-Hui and attended by around 120 people. Representative Lin, Representative Yang Tzu-Pao of the Taipei Representative Office in Ireland, seven UK parliamentarians, including Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Taiwan Lord Faulkner of Worcester, as well as members of London’s diplomatic corps and the Taiwanese overseas community all participated in the celebration.

In his opening speech, Dr Chou stressed that the UK had the greatest number of tourists visiting Taiwan compared to other European countries, and expressed hope that with the establishment of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s London Office would support agencies in arranging travel to Taiwan for UK visitors. In his opening remarks, Representative Lin highlighted the steady growth of Taiwan-UK tourism exchanges over the past few years, with the number of visitors between both countries totalling 140,000. He stressed that tourism between Taiwan and Europe also paints a very encouraging picture, with 320,000 European tourists visiting Taiwan from January to October this year, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. Representative Lin expressed confidence that with the establishment of the new tourism office in London that bilateral tourism will grow even faster and further. He concluded by congratulating Dr Chou and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau for the opening of their new London office. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau, London Office is headed by Director Sylvia Lee and located on 5F, 29 Wilson Street, London, EC2M 2SJ. The office can be reached by phone at 44-20-80752577, or email at [email protected]

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