Travel advice for Taiwan

Australia advises normal precautions for Taiwan.

Travel to Taiwan can generally be done safely if usual precautions are followed. During the May to November typhoon season, typhoons and heavy rain may cause major damage and dangerous conditions, particularly in mountainous areas. Follow local authorities' instructions at all times.

Exercise normal security precautions in Taiwan. Petty theft, card and ATM fraud, and telephone or email scams occur, while violent crime is rare. Avoid driving or riding motorcycles, use elevated walkways when walking or biking, and expect hazardous roads during the rainy season. Some roads may become impassable because of heavy rain and landslides. Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, follow local instructions, and monitor local media for disruptions.

Germany advises normal precautions for Taiwan.

Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan, where security is strong and no particularly risky regions are identified. Be alert for earthquakes and for typhoons from May to October, as heavy rain can cause floods, rockfalls, landslides, transport disruption, road closures and temporary rail suspensions. Hungarian citizens should have a passport valid for six months beyond arrival and may stay visa free for up to 90 days. Minors require notarised parental consent.

Travel to Taiwan under normal precautions, while remaining alert to petty crime, especially pick-pocketing, and taking care with valuables in crowds and nightlife areas. Monitor local weather and authority guidance because Taiwan is exposed to typhoons, earthquakes and tsunamis. Check vaccination, military-service and entry requirements, and obtain comprehensive travel insurance.

Japan advises normal precautions for Taiwan.

Take normal precautions; crime is low, but prepare carefully to avoid robbery and fraud. Drug use, possession and sale, including soft drugs, are prohibited with much heavier penalties than in the Netherlands. Between May and November, typhoons may cause major damage, especially along the coast; earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis are also possible. Follow local authorities and keep abreast of local media.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to Taiwan; Singaporeans may enter without a visa for up to 30 days. Be alert to petty crime and scams, avoid confrontations, and contact police if necessary. Avoid areas with demonstrations and note the risk of earthquakes and typhoons. Declare specified cash and valuables, and do not bring live animals, fresh fruit, seeds, live plants or pork products from Singapore.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Taiwan. British citizens may visit without a visa for up to 90 days, extendable once by 90 days, but their passport must be valid for at least six months after arrival. Stays beyond 180 days require a visa, and overstaying may lead to fines and deportation. Declare restricted or taxable goods and cash sums, and obtain authorisation before bringing in animal products.

United States advises normal precautions for Taiwan.