Discover Taiwan

Taiwan is situated in the West Pacific between Japan and the Philippines. The total area of Taiwan proper and its outlying islands is around 36,197 square kilometers. At about the size of the Netherlands, but with a population of some 23 million, Taiwan is more populous than three-quarters of the world’s nations.

With its unique fusion of cultures, breathtaking scenery, diverse cuisine, exciting city life and well-developed hospitality industry, Taiwan is an ideal destination for travelers.

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Useful Travel Info

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Weather
Taiwan enjoys a subtropical climate with warm weather all year round. Taiwan is extremely suitable for traveling. It will be around 20-25 degrees Celsius in the end of October.
Time Zone
Taipei is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8).
Electricity
Taiwan uses an electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles. Appliances from Europe, Australia, or South-East Asia will need an adaptor or transformer.
Currency
The official currency in Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD$ or TWD$). Foreign currencies can be exchanged at government-designated banks and hotels. Major credit cards such as American Express, Master Card, and Visa are accepted, and traveler's checks may be cashed at foreign-exchange banks, some tourist-oriented businesses, and most international tourist hotels. Approximately, 30 NTD correspond roughly to 1 USD. The most recent exchange rate can be found at https://www.xe.com/.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Taiwan, but some hotels and restaurants automatically add a 10% service fee to the bill.
Requirements for VAT Refund
VAT is 5% in Taiwan and is always already included the given price. With the entry document, foreign travelers who make purchases of at least NT$2,000 on the same day from the same designated stores with the "Taiwan Tax Refund"-label are eligible to request the "Application Form for VAT Refund." To claim the refund, they must apply at the port of their departure from the R.O.C. within 90 days following the date of purchase, and they must take the purchased goods out of the country with them. More Information
Tax / VAT
Eligible Applicants:
Foreign travelers who enter the R.O.C. with the following documents and stay for no more than 183 days from the date of Arrival:
1. Passport of a country other than the R.O.C.
2. R.O.C. passport without personal ID No. recorded.
3. Travel documents.
4. Exit & Entry permit.
5. Temporary entry permit

Useful Hotline Numbers

Emergency Numbers (Free Service)-Police 110
Emergency Numbers (Free Service)-Fire, Ambulance 119
Emergency Numbers (Free Service)-Emergency Call (For Bad Cell Phone Reception) 112
Overseas Operator 100
Chinese Local Directory Assistance 104
English-language Directory Assistance 106
24-Hour Toll-Free Travel Information Hotline 0800-011-765
Information For Foreigners In Taiwan 0800-024-111

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Discover Taiwan

Know more about Taiwan!

Weather

Time Zone

Electricity

Currency

Tipping

Requirements for VAT Refund

Tax / VAT