Foreword: Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of questions. This is meant to only give a basic overview of Taiwan's transportation to those who have never been there.
Does Taiwan require a visa?/ Does Taiwan need visas? If you are a foreign national from one of the 46 countries that have Visa free entry, then no. Otherwise, yes. Does my Country’s passport have a visa free entry into Taiwan? Currently there are a total of 46 countries that are visa free to come to Taiwan. They are listed below according to number of days and geographic area: 14 days visa-exempt countries: Philippines, trial 30 days visa-exempt countries: (total of 2 countries) Asia Pacific: Malaysia, Singapore 90-day visa-free countries: 40 countries In Asia Pacific: Japan, Republic of Korea (2 countries total) North America: Canada, United States of America (2 countries total) Europe Region: United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia, Vatican City State, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus, Andorra, San Marino (36 in total) Passport validity should be more than six months. (Formal passports, official and diplomatic official passports are applicable, excluding emergency, temporary, other informal passports or travel documents). However, the validity period of a Japanese passport must be longer than three months. The validity period of a U.S. passport (including the U.S. emergency passport) should only be longer than the planned date of stay. Persons holding emergency or temporary passports (except for nationals of the United States) should apply for a visa from my embassy or apply for a visa when arriving in Taoyuan or Kaohsiung airport. U. S. emergency passport holders are eligible for visa-free treatment. Which countries are visa free for Taiwanese nationals? Click here for a list of visa free countries for Taiwanese nationals. If my country’s passport does not have visa free entry into Taiwan, what should I do? First, you should decide which visa you need. There are three different types of visas:
Fill in the visa application form online at https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw. Fill in the visa application information and print the application form signature. You will also need to provide the following (as applicable):
How much is a Taiwan Visa? If you are not from a Visa free country, for a one time entry visa, the visa fee is US $ 50; and the multiple entry visa fee is US $ 100; relative processing fees is US $ 160, however these fees may vary. Please check the local Taiwan representative office in you country for the latest information and fees relevant to your home country. How much is a Taiwanese Visa in the Philippines? For a visitor visa, currently the Philippines has a free 14 day trial visa exemption. Otherwise please check with the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines here. How much for a flight to Taiwan? From personal experience, flights to and from Taiwan are more expensive in the summer. For instance, an economy, multiple stop, round trip flight from Taipei to Seattle can get up to $1,2000 USD or more during the summer. However if you book during non-busy times such as September or October, and book well in advance, you could get flights as cheap as $500+ USD for a round trip from the US. We suggest using Google Flights to find the cheapest flights with flexible dates. Which airport should I use in Taiwan? The Taipei Taoyuan Airport is the biggest airport in Taiwan, and is a 40 minute trip from Taipei. It should have the most and the cheapest flights outside of Asia. For travelling to or from other Asian countries you may consider: Taipei Songshan Airport: This airport lies in the middle of Taipei and is convineinet to get to and from. Kaohsiung International Airport: This Airport lies in the heart of Kaohsiung and is connected to the MRT, making it easy and convenient to use. Taichung Airport: We have not used this airport personally, but we know many people that have used this for travel within Asia. If you want to travel quickly to Taiwan’s outer islands, you may consider: Taitung, Orchis Isalnd, and Green Island Airports: Airports that connects Taiwan to the east coast and to Orchid island and Green island. Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu Airports: These airports connect the islands of Penghu and Kinmen to the main island of Taiwan. Why is Taiwan the heart of Asia? From a purely geographical perspective, Taiwan lies in a central location in East Asia, between China, Kong Kong, Macau, Japan, Korea, and is also close to the Philippines, and other Southeast Asian countries, making it a prime spot for an Asian hub. Taiwan also is highly influenced culturally by other East Asian nations, such as China, Japan, and Korea. How do I get to the airport from Taipei? To get from Taipei Main Station to the Taoyuan International Airport, you have a few options:
How much for a Taiwan trip? For a week of vacationing in Taiwan, you can budget for 1000 USD and probably have a few hundred dollars left over. But this depends on what you want to do, what kind of hotels you want to stay in, and what your budget is. For a one week trip for one person, plan to spend about 1500-3000 NT per night for a decent hotel (10,500-21,000 NT for a week), 100-150 NT per meal for low end restaurants (2,100-3,150 NT per week), maybe 3,000-5,000 NT on travel (depending on where you want to go), and 1,000 NT or so to buy small gifts for your family back home. This would be a grand total of 16,600-30,150 NT (553-1005 USD). How do I travel in Taiwan? You have a few options:
Does Taiwan have Uber? Yes, but its just as expensive as a Taxi. Uber was banned and fined multiple times because their business model was deemed illegal. Uber drivers were required to have a professional driver’s licence. Now Uber works with local rental car companies to keep their app going. What side of the road does Taiwan drive on? The Right side. What plug/power does Taiwan use?/What kind of adapter do I need for Taiwan?/What kind of plug do I need in Taiwan? Taiwan uses the same power and plugs as the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Japan. The standard voltage is 100V at 60Hz. If you are from Europe Australia, Asia, or Africa, you will need to bring a voltage converter. Click here to search voltage converters on Amazon. What time does the Taiwan MRT close?/ When does the Taiwan MRT close? The Taipei and Kaohsiung MRTs close at 12:00 AM midnight. They open again at 6:00 AM. The last train at the MRT usually leaves from 11:00PM-12:00AM midnight. To search for exact times for the last train, click here. How do I rent a car in Taiwan? Please read our blog about car rental in Taiwan here. How do I get a local Taiwanese licence? Check out our guide on getting a driver's licence in Taiwan here. How do I rent a scooter in Taiwan? Please read our blog about scooter rental in Taiwan here. How do I use a Youbike in Taiwan? To use Youbike you will need to buy an Easy card (悠游卡) or iPass card (一卡通). These cards can be purchased at most MRT stations, and are usually $100 NT. Once you have a card, you will need to register it at a Youbike Station using a local cell phone number. If you do not have a cell phone number in Taiwan, you can go to a local cell provider such as Chuanghua Telecom or Taiwan Mobile and show your passport to buy a SIM card. Alternatively, you can use a credit card with a security to rent a Youbike (can only be used one time per card). Fares are 10 NT for 30 minutes, or free for the first 30 minutes if your trip originates from New Taipei City. After you have a card you should:
How do I use an Obike in Taiwan?
Where is Taiwan on a map? Taiwan is in the heart of Asia! Where is New Taipei City? New Taipei City (formerly Taipei County), is located in northern Taiwan, surrounding Taipei City. Please refer to the map below: Where is Yilan in Taiwan? Yilan lies on the Northeast Coast of Taiwan. It is famous for its beaches, hot springs, and food. Please refer to the map below: Where is Taipei in Taiwan?/Where is Taipei on a Map? Taipei City is located in northern Taiwan, laying in the middle of the Taipei Basin surrounded by New Taipei City. Please refer to the map below: Where is Alishan in Taiwan? Alishan lies in the mountains of South-Central Taiwan. It is a beautiful forested area with a historical train the circles the park. The quickest way to get there is through Chiayi City. Where is Jiufen in Taiwan? Jiufen is a city that sits on a hill in northern New Taipei City. It is famous for its breathtaking views of the north coast, architecture that supposedly was inspiration for Spirited Away, and great food. It can be reached by bus from Taipei. Where is Hualien in Taiwan? Hualien lies on Taiwan’s east central coast. It is the gateway to Taroko national park, which has some of the most beautiful views of Taiwan's mountain scenery, including Taroko Gorge. Where is Kenting in Taiwan? Kenting lies on the southern tip of Taiwan. It has some of the warmest weather and best beaches in Taiwan.
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Author 作家We are US Expats that have extensive experience living and working in Taiwan. In our day, we had to learn many things about Taiwan the hard way. But we have come to learn that Taiwan is one of the best places in the world for Foreigners to live. Our blog does not represent the opinions of every foreigner in Taiwan. We are just trying to help others learn more about this beautiful country. Archives 檔案
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