Visa-exempt

Foreign attendees entering Taiwan visa-free must hold passports with a remaining validity of at least six months and a return or onward air ticket and a valid visa for the next destination. The maximum period of stay in Taiwan for foreigners who enter visa-free is 14, 30 or 90 days, upon the expiration of which period they must depart.

For the latest Visa-exempt information and requirements, please visit https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html

For latest information and requirements on Landing Visas, please visit: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-271-2fdc9-2.html

Visa Application

Foreign nationals, who hold ordinary passports or other legal travel documents and who intend to stay in Taiwan for no more than six months for the purposes of transit; tour; visit relatives; undertake visits; undertake inspection tours; attend international conferences; conduct business; pursue short-term study; undertake short-term employment; undertake short-term missionary work; and engage in other activities in the ROC as approved by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

For more information, please refer to the Bureau of Consular Affairs website:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-157-248-4f20b-2.html

Visa application website:
https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_EVISA/

For Participants from Mainland China

Please refer to the NIA website for further information.
https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5382/5385/7244/7250/7257/

Need assistance? Send an email to us at ia@twnic.tw with subject "Mainland China Participant".

Hotel Information

http://www.howard-hotels.com.tw/en/taipei/home/

Transportation Information

Taipei city is served by two airports: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport. Direct flights from more than 160 destinations worldwide arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, which is connected by the dedicated metro system to downtown Taipei.

Taipei Songshan Airport is situated at the heart of the city, serves regular flights from and to Japan, South Korea and China's major cities. Once arrived, visitors can connect with Taipei's own metro system directly from the airport.

Transportation from the Airport

A. From Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

• Taoyuan Metro can reach downtown Taipei within 38 minutes.
• Airport buses take visitors to downtown Taipei in about an hour.
• Taxi and car hire service are also available.

B. From Taipei Songshan Airport

• Taipei MRT can reach downtown Taipei
• Taxi, car hire and bus service are available

Currency

The official currency in Taiwan is New Taiwan Dollars (NTD). The US dollars and Euros can be exchanged into TWD in the local banks. If you are traveling from overseas, having some USD or Euro cash to exchange to TWD is advised. The banks can be located at the airports and downtown Taipei.

Electricity

Electricity is 110 V AC, 60 HZ. The plug types are Type A and Type B.

Local Time

Taipei is located in the GMT +8 time zone.

Emergency Numbers

Police: 110
Emergency Services: 119

Official Language

The official local language is Traditional Chinese, and English is widely used.

Calling Code

Taiwan's country code is 886. For any international calls, dial "+ (country code) (phone number)".

Internet Access

4G service is available from all mobile operators. The SIM cards can be purchased at the airports.

Public Wi-Fi access is also widely available in the city.

Credit Cards

Credit cards issued by Visa, MasterCard, American Express (Amex) and JCB are accepted in Taiwan. It is encouraged to exchange some cash at the airports in case of smaller vendors who may only accept cash.

Weekend

The official weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.