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Transportation
Unit Telephone/Website
Taiwan TaoyuanInternational Airport Of ce
03-398-2143 (Terminal I) 03-398-3274 (Terminal II)03-398-2050 (Emergencies) http://www.taoyuanairpor
Kaohsiung InternationalAirport Of ce
0800-090108 / 07-805-7631 http://www.kia.gov.tw/eng
Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. 02-4066-3000 http://www.thsrc.com.tw/e
Taiwan RailwaysAdministration
0800-765888 (Toll-free service) 02-2370-2727 (Cell phohttp://www.railway.gov.tw/en/index/index.aspx
Taipei English TaxiDrivers Association
02-2799-7997
Travel and Tourism
Unit Telephone/Website
Tourist Information Hotline (24-hour toll-free touristinformation, including Taiwan Tour Bus information,in Chinese, English, J apanese, and Korean)
0800-011765
Taiwan TourismInformation Websites
English: http://eng.taiwan.net J apanese: http://jp.taiwan.neKorean: http://www.tourtaiwaGerman: http://www.taiwantoFrench: http://www.taiwantou
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Visitor Center, TourismBureau
03-398-2194 (Terminal I)03-398-3341 (Terminal II)
Kaohsiung International Airport Visitor Center, TourismBureau
0800-252550 / 07-805-7888
Education
Unit Telephone/Website
Ministry of Education 02-7736-6051 http://englis
Study in Taiwan Website http://www.studyintaiwan.o
General Information
Unit Telephone/Website
International Community Service Hotl ine 0800-024111
Information for Foreigners Website http:/ /i ff .immigration.gov.tw
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs(Visa information)
02-2343-2888http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp?mp
E-government E ntry P ortal http://english.www.gov.tw/
Hsinchu Foreigner Assistance Center03-522-9525 / 03-521-6121 ehttp://foreigner.hccg.gov.tw/e
Tainan Foreigner Assistance Center06-298-1000http://foreigner.tncg.gov.tw/
Research, Development and
Evaluation Commission, Executive Yuan
http://www.rdec.gov.tw
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Taiwan is an island situated in the West Pacic, off the coast of East Asia at 120° to 122°
east longitude and 22° to 25° north latitude. The territory of Taiwan includes the main islandas well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, and other islands, covering a total area of about 36,189km2
. To the west, the main island faces the Taiwan Strait, to the east, the Pacic Ocean, andits coastline stretches a total of 1,566 km. It is not only blessed with geographic landscapesand ecological environments, but also has a rich historical background and internationalcultural blending that have nurtured a unique human milieu and culinary culture.
This book contains a store of information about visas and entry, transportation, travel,culture, cuisine, shopping, daily life, healthcare, banking, work, and education that willhelp ease your life on the island. Whether you are a tourist, business traveler, student orresident, the information will guarantee you a comfortable living, and a happy travelingexperience in Taiwan!
▼Information for F oreigners Website: http:// iff.immigration.gov.tw
▼International Community Service Hotline: 0800-024111( 24-hour toll-free service in Chinese, English, and J apanese) .
▼ Tourist Information Hotline: 0800-011765( 24-hour toll-free service in Chinese, English, J apanese, and Korean) .
T h eH an d y G ui d ef or F or ei gn er s i nT ai w an
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The Handy Guide for
Foreigners in Taiwan
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Living in Taiwan
Unit Telephone/Website
Bank of Taiwan0800-025168http://www.bot.com.tw/English
Central Weather Bureau02-2349-1234(Weather information)02-23491168(Earthquake information)http://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng
Chunghwa Post C o.0800-700365 / 04-354-2030(Cell phone ushttp://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/u_engl
Chunghwa Telecom Co.0800-080123(General customer service)http://www.cht.com.tw/CHTFinalE/Web/
Employment/Investment
Unit Telephone/Website
Invest in Taiwan Portal02-2382-0493http://investintaiwan.nat.gov
Work Permit ApplicationBureau of Employment and Vocational Training,CLA
http://www.evta.gov.tw/engasp
Labor InsuranceBureau of Labor Insurance, CLA
02-2396-1266http://www.bli.gov.tw/en
Healthcare
Unit Telephone/Website
Health Information Network ServiceCenter, Department of Health
02-2346-5255 / 0800-231497http://www.doh.gov.tw/EN2006/
Centers for Disease Control,Department of Health
02-2395-9825(Operator)1922(CDC Disease Reporting and CoCenter)http://www.cdc.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=5
Bureau of National Health Insurance02-2706-5866(Operator)0800-030598(Health insurance enquhttp://www.nhi.gov.tw/english
Useful Telephone Numbers
Unit Telephone Unit
Fire and Ambulance 119 Telephone Malfunction
Robbery Reporting 110 Time Reporting
Weather Bureau 166 English Directory Assistance
Highway Traffic Conditions 168International OperatorAssistance
T a i w a n M a p
T a i p e i s t a t i o n
H s i n c h u s t a t i o n
T a i c h u n g s t a t i o n
C h i a y i s t a t i o n
T a i n a n s t a t i o n
Z u o y i n g s t a t i o n
T a o y u a n s t a t i o n
B a n c i a o s t a t i o n
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Research, Development and EvaluationCommission, Executive YuanAugust 2009
2009 World Games Main Stadium in Kaohsiung
Photo by Kaohsiung City Government
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Taiwan’s population of approximately 23 million represents a unique, richly
diversied culture that is the result of different ethnic groups coming together over hundreds of years of development. On this compact island you can experience notonly indigenous, Southern Fujianese, Hakka, traditional Chinese, and new immigrantcultures, but also historic sites that reect cultural infusions. This profound historical background along with international cultural impacts have blended into a uniqueallure manifested in a multitude of aspects, from folk custom to ne cuisine. Mostimportant, however, is the extraordinary friendliness of the people of Taiwan.
Taiwan, once known as Formosa (“Beautiful Island” in Portuguese), is the largestgreen island on the Tropic of Cancer, with a subtropical climate that has nurturedspecial natural landscapes of mountains, hot springs, lakes, rivers and seas, with150,000 species of butteries, birds, and other ora and fauna—a quarter of them
are endemics, including the Formosan land-locked salmon, Formosan rock monkey,Formosan black bear, and Swinhoe’s pheasant. This makes Taiwan one of the world’smost important locations for endemic species conservation.
Taiwan also possesses complete educational, social, medical care, and transportationsystems; comprehensive infrastructure as well as advanced information technologyand communications networks. Its electronics industry and related subcontractingindustries are among the tops in the world. In general, Taiwan is highly modernized.The government is currently engaged in the promotion of six major industries— biotechnology, green energy, tourism, medicine and health care, high-end agriculture,and culture and creation—to bring Taiwan into a new era of development.
To give Taiwan an even friendlier travel environment, the government hasestablished a Travel Information Hotline (0800-011765) that provides free andimmediate 24-hour consultation services in Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean.To further enhance its international service, the Information for Foreigners website(http://iff.immigration.gov.tw) provides a wide range of information for tourists,overseas students, foreign residents and their dependents. In addition, there is anInternational Community Service Hotline (0800-024111) that provides 24-hour,365-day information in Chinese, English, and Japanese, with a three-way callingfunction to resolve emergencies.
This handy guide contains ten topics on Visas, Transportation, Culture and Travel,Eating and Drinking, Shopping, Daily Life, Healthcare, Banking, Employment and
Investment, and Education—with important information on these various areas. Italso tells you what you need to know to adapt to local life. We hope that each of you,whether you have come here for sightseeing, business, study, or work, will have agood living and easy traveling experience in Taiwan!
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Welcome to Taiwan!
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05 ▼ Information for Foreigners Website 06
▼ International Community Service Hotline 06
▼ Visitor Visas 07
▼ Resident Visas 07
▼ Visa-free Entry 09
▼ Landing Visas 09
▼ Overstay 11
▼ Visa Services 14
15 ▼ International/Domestic Flight Routes 16
▼ Taiwan High Speed Rail 18
▼ Round-the-island Railroad 18
▼ Metropolitan Rapid Transit Systems 19
▼ Long-distance Bus Service 20
▼ Taxis/Car Rental 21
▼ Driver’s License andInternational Driving Permit 22
▼ Bicycles 23
▼ Marine Transportation 24
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▼ Tourist Information Services 26
▼ Taiwan Tour Bus/Digital Tour Buddy 27
▼ National Parks 29
▼ National Scenic Areas 30
▼ In-depth Touring 32
▼ Leisure Agritourism 33
▼ Arts and Culture 34
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▼ Taiwan’s Rice-food Culture 40
▼ Taiwan’s Noodle Culture 40
▼ Taiwan’s Tea Culture 41
▼ Diversied Culinary Culture 42
▼ Night-market Snacks 42
▼ Special Local Delicacies 45
▼ Food Safety Certifcation and Labeling 46
02 Welcome to Taiwan!
Contents
Eating & DrinkingDiscover Taiwan
Visas & ServicesTransportation
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47 Shopping
▼ Metropolitan Shopping Districts 48
▼ English Services Emblem 50
▼ Tourist Shopping Assurance System50
▼ Consumer Protection 50
▼ Information for Consumers 54
57 Living Tips
▼ Renting a House 58
▼ Basic Public Services 58
▼ Telecommunications and Internet 60
▼ Postal Services 62
▼ Buying Daily Necessities 62
▼ Keeping a Pet 63
▼ Recycling 64
65Healthcare
▼ National Health Insurance 66
▼ Bilingual Healthcare Service 67
▼ Hospital Gradation and Fees 69
▼ Chinese Medicine 70
▼ Drug Safety 72
▼ Medical Tourism 72
73Banking Services
▼ Currency and Money Exchange 74
▼ Traveler’s Check 76
▼ Opening an Account 77
▼ Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) 78
▼ Credit Cards 78 ▼ Internet Banking 78
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▼ Work Permits for ForeignProfessionals 80
▼ Courtesy Treatment for ForeignProfessionals in Taiwan 81
▼ Work Permits for OverseasChinese and Foreign Students 83
▼ Working in Taiwan:Rights and Obligations 83
▼ Labor Protection 85
▼ Investing in Taiwan 86
87 Studying
▼ Foreign Schools 88
▼ Taiwan Education Centers 90
▼ Study in Taiwan 91
▼ Scholarships in Taiwan 92
▼ Studying Chinese in Taiwan 93
Employment and Investment
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▲ Information for Foreigners Website
▲ International Community Service Hotline
▲ Visitor Visas
▲ Resident Visas
▲ Visa-free Entry
▲ Landing Visas
▲ Overstay
▲ Visa Services
Foreigners who come to Taiwan for the first time might encounter living andadjustment problems, but the Information for Foreigners Website and hotline
is designed to help foreigners by providing all the information and emergency
assistance. Visas in Taiwan are divided into four categories: Visitor Visas, good
for short stays of up to 180 days; Resident Visas, long-term visas for staying for
more than 180 days; and we also have Diplomatic Visas and Courtesy Visas.
In addition, foreigners who meet certain criteria can enter Taiwan with Landing
visas or visa-free.
▼Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
http://www.boca.gov.tw
Visa Information Hotline: 02-2343-2888
▼National Immigration Agency:
http://www.immigration.gov.tw
International Community Service Hotline: 0800-024111
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Information for Foreigners Websitehttp://iff.immigration.gov.twThe National Immigration Agency maintains the Information for Foreigners
website (http://iff.immigration.gov.tw) to give tourists, businessmen, overseas
students, long-term residents, and alien spouses access to the information they
need for living in Taiwan. This information encompasses visas, taxation, medical
care, entry and exit, tourism, residence, environmental protection, domesticviolence, children and teenagers, education, work, residency and sojourn,
transportation, safety, and public services, among other useful subjects. The
website has both Chinese and English versions.
▼Information for Foreigners website: http://iff.immigration.gov.tw
International Community Service Hotline0800-024111Foreigners residing and working in Taiwan can hardly avoid certain difculties
of living and adjustment due to differences in language, culture, and custom.
The International Community Service Hotline (0800-024-111) provides toll-
free, immediate, and comprehensive enquiry services 24 hours a day in Chinese,
English and Japanese. Besides information about visas, residence, work,
education, taxation, health
insurance, transportationand other matters, it canhelp with lost items, houserental, security, investment,
business, religion, law, and
family violence reporting.
In addit ion, a three-way
call function can assist
with reporting to the fire
department or other request.
Help and information from
Hotl ine personnel makelife in Taiwan care-free and
convenient.
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Visitor VisasVisitor visas are used by foreigners who hold ordinary passports or other travel
documents and plan to stay in Taiwan for no more than six months for transit,
tourism, visiting relatives, study, business, or other purposes. Information about
visitor visa application can be obtained from the Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Resident VisasResident Visas are valid for three
months and are used by foreigners who
intend to stay in Taiwan for more thansix months for visiting relatives, study,
employment, investment, missionarywork, or other purposes. A holder of
a Resident Visa must, within 15 days
of entry into Taiwan or within 15 daysfollowing the issuance of a Resident
Visa to replace another type of visa, apply to the Bureau of Consular Affairs
County/City Service Station at his or her place of residence for an Alien Resident
Certificate and Re-entry Permit. The period of residence will be the period of
validity notated on the Alien Resident Certicate. Application information can be
obtained from the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Documents
Needed
•Passport with remaining validity of at least six months.•One completed visa application form and two two-inch color bust
photos taken within the past six months.•Documents proving purpose of residence in Taiwan, or document of
approval from the competent ROC authority.•Other related documents.
Period of
Visa ValidityAn ordinary resident visa is valid for three months.
Period of
Residence
Foreigners entering Taiwan on a Resident Visa must apply for an AlienResident Certicate and Re-entry Permit at the National ImmigrationAgency County/City Service Center at their place of residence within 15days of entry.
Documents Needed for Resident Visa Application
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Coming to Taiwan for EmploymentEmployers who wish to hire foreigners to work in Taiwan must apply to the
Council of Labor Affairs of the Executive Yuan for work permits; after the work
permits are received, the prospective employers must apply for Resident Visas
for the employees. If the prospective foreign employees have entered Taiwan
on ordinary Visitor Visas, they can go to the ofce of the Bureau of Consular
Affairs in Taipei, Taichung, or Kaohsiung and apply to have their Visitor Visaschanged to Resident Visas. If the prospective employees are not in Taiwan, they
must go to the nearest overseas ofce of the ROC and apply for Resident Visas.
Foreigners who have entered Taiwan visa-free or with Landing Visas must leave
Taiwan and apply for Resident Visas overseas.
To simplify procedures for foreigners coming to work in Taiwan, the Council of
Labor Affairs has set up a One-stop Center for Work Permits Applications for
Foreign Professionals. Companies intending to hire foreign professionals can
handle all the work permits procedures at this single window.
▼One-stop Center for Work Permits Applications for Foreign Professionals:http://www2.evta.gov.tw/evta_wcf/index_eng.htm
▼Bureau of Consular Affairs: http://www.boca.gov.tw
▼Council of Labor Affairs: http://www.cla.gov.tw/cgi-bin/
▼ National Immigration Agency: http://www.immigration.gov.tw/
▼ Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan).Website: http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp.asp
Home Page >Visa >Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas in Foreign Passports
Telephone: 02-2343-2888
Cost
• The fee for a single-entry Resident Visa is NT$2,200 (US$66) and for
a multiple-entry Resident Visa is NT$4,400 (US$132). (Applicable tothe personnel of only some foreign missions in Taiwan).•Corresponding handling fee: NT$4,323 (US$131; currently applied
only to Americans).•Applications submitted in Taiwan for change of Visitor Visa to
Resident Visa are charged a fee of NT$800 (US$24).•Visas are free of charge for citizens of countries having reciprocal
cost-free visa privileges with Taiwan.
Notes
Foreigners who apply for Resident Visas by reason of employmentmay apply to have their original Visitor Visas issued by overseas ROCofce and changed to Resident Visas in Taiwan. This provision is notapplicable to foreigners who enter Taiwan visa-free or with LandingVisas, or to foreign workers.
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Visa-free EntryVisa-free entry and Landing Visas may be used by citizens of applicable
countries and certain foreigners who meet specied criteria. Foreigners entering
Taiwan visa-free must hold
passport s wi th a remaining
validity of at least six monthsand a return or onward air (or
boat) ticket and a val id visa
for the next destination. Themaximum period of stay inTaiwan for foreigners who
enter visa-free is 30 or 90 days,
upon the expiration of whichperiod they must depart.
Countries Eligib le for Visa-free Entry
Visa-free Entry
for 30 Days
• Asia: Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Malaysia,
Singapore.
• North America: United States, Canada.
• Latin America: Costa Rica.
• Europe: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malta, Monaco, Holland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary,Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia.
Citizens of India, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and
Indonesia who hold valid visas for (or permanent residency in)
the United States, Canada, J apan, the United Kingdom, the
European Union (Schengen), Australia, New Zealand.
Visa-free Entry
for 90 days J apan, the United Kingdom, Ireland.
Landing VisasCitizens of countries eligible for visa-free entry into Taiwan who hold emergency
or temporary passports with a validity of at least six months, and U.S. citizens
who hold passports with a validity of under six months, may, upon being found
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Ports of Entry Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Kaohsiung InternationalAirport.
Required
Items
•Return or onward air tickets (with conrmed seats) and a validvisa to the next destination.•Completed visa application, and one photograph.•Visa fee.•No adverse record found by airport inspection agency.
Processing
Procedure
• Those who enter Taiwan at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airportshould proceed to the airport of ce of the Bureau of Consular Af-fairs.• Those who enter Taiwan at Kaohsiung International Airport should
rst obtain a Temporary Entry Permit from the Kaohsiung Inter-national Airport 2nd Brigade of the National Immigration Agencyand, within three days of entry, go to the Bureau of ConsularAffairs or the Southern Taiwan Of ce of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and exchange the Temporary Entry Permit for an of cialvisa. Those who fail to make the exchange within the requiredthree days will be subject to punishment under the AdministrativeExecution Law.
Landing Visa Information
by the inspection agency to have no adverse record, apply for Landing Visas.
Landing Visas are most convenient for foreign nationals, especially tourists andothers who intend to stay only a short time in Taiwan.
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Overstay To Avoid Punishment—Apply for Extension 15~30 Days Prior
to ExpirationForeigners who hold ROC visas should keep track of the period of validity of
their visas and Alien Resident Certicates (ARCs) to avoid being ned. Those
who need to stay longer than the validity of their Visitor Visas should apply
for an extension 15 days prior to expiration of their original periods of stay.
Foreigners who hold ARCs for the purpose of living with relatives should apply
for extensions 30 days prior to expiration, and those who hold ARCs for other purposes should apply to the National Immigration Agency for an extension 15
days before expiration. Those who overstay for no more than 30 days may, if their original reason for ARC application (such as employment or living with
relatives) continues to exist may reapply for an ARC directly to a County/City
Service Center of the National Immigration Agency, without having to leave the
country; such persons will, however, be fined NT$2,000 to NT$4,000. Thosewho exceed the limit of their stay, residence, or order to exit the country can be compelled to leave the country and forbidden to re-enter by the National
Immigration Agency; for related regulations, please check the Immigration Act.
▼Application for Extension of Stay for Foreigners:
http://www.immigration.gov.tw/ns/maine1.htm
Telephone: 0800-024111
▼Locations of National Immigration Agency Service Centers:
http://www.immigration.gov.tw/aspcode/show_menu22.asp?url_disno=158
▼Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Website: http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp.asp
Home Page > Visa > Statute Governing Issuance of ROC Visas in Foreign Passports
Telephone: 02-2343-2888
Maximum
Period of Stay
30 days starting from the date of entry. Not extendable or
convertible to Visitor or Resident Visa. However, those who areunable to depart within the 30-day maximum because of seriousacute disease, natural disaster, or other events beyond control,and white-collar professionals who obtain work permits during theirperiod of stay, together with their spouses and children under 20years of age who entered Taiwan at the same time, may apply forconversion to Visitors Visas at the Bureau of Consular Affairs or theCentral Taiwan Of ce, Southern Taiwan Of ce, or Eastern TaiwanOf ce of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Reapplication for Entry VisasHolders of ARCs who overstay under simple conditions may reapply for entry
visas as follows:
StatusConditions of
Overstay
Documents Needed for
Application
White-collar
workers legally
working in Taiwan
Employment permit
still within period of
validity, and overstay
of residence not more
than one month.
With the stamp indicating work permit
date in passport afxed by National
Immigration Agency Service Center
at the worker’s location, apply to
competent authority for ARC with
three-month validity.
Foreign spouses
Overstay of ARC
period by less than
six months.
Household registration not older
than three months, or proof of valid
resident status of spouse in Taiwan.
Household registration no more
than three months or proof of a valid
Taiwan residence ID from a relative.
Underage
dependents
Household registration no more
than three months or proof of a valid
Taiwan residence ID from a relative.
Overseas Chinese
and foreignstudents Valid student ID card.
▼Bureau of Consular Affairs Global Information website: http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp?mp=2
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Service Centers of the National Immigration Agency
Service Center Telephone Service Center Telephone
Keelung City02-2428-1775
02-2427-6174Chiayi County
05-362-3763
Taipei City02-2389-9983
Tainan City06-293-7641
06-293-6210
Taipei County02-8964-7960
02-8964-6937 Tainan County
06-581-7404
06-581-6659
Taoyuan County03-331-4830
03-331-0409Kaohsiung City
07-282-1400
07-221-3478
Hsinchu City03-5243517
03-524-7357Kaohsiung County
07-621-2143
07-623-6294
Hsinchu County03-551-4590
03-551-9905Pingtung County
08-721-6665
08-721-5417
Miaoli County037-322-350
037-327-941 Yilan County
03-957-5448
03-957-8455
Taichung City04-2254-9981
04-2254-2545Hualien County
03-832-9700
03-833-0007
Taichung County04-2526-1087
04-2526-9777 Taitung County
089-361-631
Changhua County04-834-9614
04-834-7640Penghu County
06-926-7150
06-926-9469
Nantou County049-220-0065
049-224-2235Kinmen County
082-323701
082-323-695
Yunlin County05-534-5971
05-534-6029Lienchiang County
0836-23741
0836-23738
Chiayi City05-231-3274
05-231-9947
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Visa ServicesIn countries where the ROC maintains a mission, foreigners may submit visa
applications at the ROC embassy or representative ofce. It is advised that they
apply at the ROC mission in the country where they have a xed residence.
Applications for foreigners’ visas submitted within Taiwan must be taken to the
Bureau of Consular Affairs and must include a “Letter of Guarantee for Visa
Application to the Republic of China,” “Notification of Approval of Letter of
Guarantee for Visa Application to the Republic of China,” “Visa Application
Form,” and other relevant documents. The Bureau of Consular Affairs and the
different regional ofces of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide the forms and
information needed for visa application.
Service hours: 08:30 - 17:00 (available during lunch hours)
Service Unit Telephone Address
Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs02-2343-2888
3~5F., 2-2, Sec. 1, J inan Rd.
Taipei City
Central Taiwan Ofce, Ministry
of Foreign Affairs04-2251-0799
1F., 503, Sec. 2, Liming Rd.,
Taichung City
Southern Taiwan Ofce, Ministry
of Foreign Affairs07-211-0605
2F., 436, Chenggong 1st Rd.,
Kaohsiung City
Eastern Taiwan Ofce, Ministry
of Foreign Affairs03-833-1041
6F., 371, Zhongshan Rd.,
Hualien City
Taoyuan International Airport Ofce,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24 hours)
03-398-2629 (Terminal I)
03-398-5805 (Terminal II)
Locations for Submitt ing Visa Applications in Taiwan
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▲ International/Domestic Flight Routes
▲ Taiwan High Speed Rail
▲ Round-the-island Railroad
▲ Metropolitan Rapid Transit Systems ▲ Long-distance Bus Service
▲ Taxis/Car Rental
▲ Driver’s License and International Driving Permit
▲ Bicycles
▲ Marine Transportation
Taiwan has a comprehensive transportation network. Here, you can take the
High Speed Rail to whisk you from north to south in a jiffy, or you can usethe round-the-island railway network, highway buses, and mass rapid transit
systems, drive your own car, or ride motor scooters to take you throughout the
island. Cyclists can plan a round-the-island trip and load your bike on a train or
MRT at designated stations. You can also travel to offshore islands by plane or
ferry.
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International Flight RoutesTaiwan’s international air routes are served by Taoyuan International Airport
(about 40 kilometers from Taipei) and Kaohsiung International Airport, which
have direct ights to major destinations all over the world.
▼ National Immigration Agency:
http://www.immigration.gov.tw//immig_eng/aspcode/main4.asp
▼Taoyuan International Airport: http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/english/
▼Kaohsiung International Airport: http://www.kia.gov.tw/english/e_index.asp
▼International Community Service Hotline: 0800-024111
Airport Destinations Airlines
Taiwan
Taoyuan
International
Airport
Hong Kong, Macau, Tokyo,
Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya,
Sapporo, Okinawa, Seoul,
Manila, Bangkok, Phuket,
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi,
Chiangmai, Phnom Penh, J a-
karta, Da Nang, Kuala Lum-
pur, Penang, Bali, Surabaya,
Singapore, Palau, Kota Kina-
balu, Bandar Seri Begawan,
Brisbane, Sydney, Delhi,
Auckland, Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Seattle, Anchor-
age, New York Kennedy,
Guam, Honolulu, Vancouver,
Frankfurt, Paris, Kaohsiung.
China Airlines, EVA Airways, Far East-
ern Air Transport, Mandarin Airlines,
TransAsia Airways, Uni Air, Air Macau,
All Nippon Airways, Air New Zealand,
Continental Airlines, Dragon Air, Viet-
nam Airlines, J apan Asia Airways,
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Malaysia
Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Philippine
Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Angkor Air-
ways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Singapore
Airlines, Thai Airways International,
United Airlines, Australia Asia Airlines,
Garuda Indonesia, Thai Sky Airline,
Cargolux, Federal Express, Gemini
Air Cargo, Martinair, Polar Air Cargo,
Pacic East Asia Cargo Airlines, Sin-
gapore Airlines Cargo, Saudi Airlines,
UPS, Emirates Airline, Air Hong Kong.
Kaohsiung
International
Airport
Hong Kong, Macau, Tokyo,
Manila, Incheon, Jeju, Hanoi,
Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok,
Phuket, Kuala Lumpor, Sin-
gapore, Bali, Kota Kinabalu,
J akarta, Taoyuan.
China Airlines, EVA Airways, Far East-
ern Air Transport, TransAsia Airways,
Uni Air, Mandarin Airlines, Air Macau,
J apan As ia Airways, Dragon Air,
Malaysia Airlines, Vietnam Airlines,
Pacific Airlines, Air Macau, Federal
Express.
Ai rl ines Serving Taiwan ’s Internat ional Airpor ts , and Flight Dest inations
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Flights Across the Taiwan Straits
Foreigners with valid visas and passports or other travel documents, or validpassports with which they have entered the Republic of China visa-free, and residentsof Hong Kong and Macau holding valid entry and exit permits, may enter and departfrom mainland China via Kinmen, Matsu, or Penghu after their documents have beenexamined by the National Immigration Agency.
Taiwan airports with direct flights to mainland China: Taiwan Taoyuan InternationalAirport, Taipei Songshan Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport, Taichung Airport,Hualien Airport, Taitung Airport, Magong Airport, Kinmen Airport.
Domestic Flight RoutesTaiwan has a highly developed domestic ight network with 17 airports serving
Taiwan proper as well as outlying islands. Flights should be reserved ahead
of time, or have a travel agency to arrange for tickets. Foreigners need their
passports when checking in and boarding.
▼Civil Aeronautics Administration: http://www.caa.gov.tw/en/
Major Airport Telephone
Airport Telephone
Taipei Songshan Airport 02-8770-3430, 02-8770-3460
Kaohsiung International Airport Domestic ights: 07-805-7630International ights: 07-805-7631
Hualien Airport 03-821-0768
Taitung Airport 089-362530, 089-362531
Taichung Airport 04-2615- 5206, 04-2615-5000 ext. 123
Chiayi Airport 05-286-7886 ext. 0, 311
Tainan Airport 06-260-1016, 06-260-1017
Kinmen Airport 082-322-381, 082-313-694
Magong Airport 06-922-8188
Orchid Island Airport 089-732-220
Green Island Airport 089-671-194
Cimei Airport 07-9971-256
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Taiwan High Speed RailThe High Speed Rail has become the main facility for
north-south passenger transportation along Taiwan’s west-
coast corridor. It zips from Taipei to Kaohsiung in less
than two hours, with stations in Taipei, Banciao (Banqiao),Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying
in Kaohsiung.
▼ For High Speed Rail schedules and ticket prices, consult:http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/
▼ High Speed Rail Service Telephone: 02-4066-3000
▼ High Speed Rail Reservation Telephone: 02-4066-0000
*Station transfersPassengers can transfer directly between High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways
Administration trains at the Taipei, Banciao (Banqiao), Taichung, and Zuoying
stations. Other stations have shuttle buses, taxis, reserved pickup, and car rentalservices to provide transportation to other destinations. For drivers, parking lots
are located in the vicinity.
▼For High Speed Rail transfers, consult:
http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/destinations/des_transfer.asp
Round-the-island RailroadThe round-the-island railroad connects all of Taiwan’s major cities. There are
also branch lines that give access to specic areas including Jiji, Pingxi (Pingsi)
and Neiwan. Riding on a train is one of the best ways to travel around Taiwan.Tickets can be reserved up to 14 days prior to travel via telephone or website, but
must be picked up at the railway administration or post ofce within two days
after reservations. For travel on holidays, be sure to reserve early.
Wangan Airport 06-999-1806
Nangan Airport 0836-26-505
Beigan Airport 0836-56-606 ext. 105
Hengchun Airport 08-889-7120 ext. 1127
Pingtung Airport 08-7665760
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Taipei City / County
Taoyuan County
HsinchuCity / County
Yilan County
Hualien County
Taitung County
MiaoliCounty
TaichungCity / County
Changhua County
Yunlin County
Chiayi City / County
Tainan City / County
KaohsiungCity / County
Pingtung County
◎TaipeiTransportation
◎TaichungTransportation
◎KaohsiungTransportation
◎YilanTransportation
◎HualienTransportation
NantouCounty
Metropolitan Rapid Transit SystemsBoth Taipei and Kaohsiung
have mass rapid transitsystems that provi deconvenient access to tourist
spots within the cities and,sometimes with connecting
buses in surrounding areas.
If you plan to stay in Taiwan
for an extended period, you
can save time by buying
an IC fare card, including
EasyCard in Taipei, I-Pass
and TaiwanMoney Card in
Kaohsiung.
Danshui
Hongshulin
Zhuwei
Guandu
Zhongyi
Fuxinggang
Beitou Xinbeitou
Qiyan
Qilian
Shipai
Mingde
Zhishan
Shilin
J iantan
Yuanshan
Minquan W. Rd.
Shuanglian
Zhongshan
Taipei Main Station
NTU Hospital
Chiang Kai-ShekMemorial Hall Guting
TaipowerBuilding
Gongguan
Wanlong
J ingmei
Dapinglin
QizhangXiaobitan
Xindian City Office
Xindian
Yongning
Tucheng
Haishan
Far Eastern
Hospital
Fuzhong
Banqiao
Xinpu
J iangzicui
Longshan Temple
XimenShandao Temple
Nanshijiao
J ingan
YonganMarket
Dingxi
Xiaonanmen
NangangKunyang
Houshanpi
Yongchun TaipeiCityHall
ZhongxiaoXinsheng
ZhongxiaoFuxing
ZhongxiaoDunhua
SunYat-SenMemorial Hall
Taipei NangangExhibition Center
NangangSoftware Park
Donghu
Huzhou
Neihu
Wende
Gangqian
Xihu
J iannan Rd.
Dazhi
SongshanAirport
Zhongshan J unior High School
Nanjing E. Rd.
Daan
Technology Building
LiuzhangliLinguang
Xinhai
WanfangHospital
Muzha Taipei Zoo
WanfangCommunity
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Metro Taipei Route Map
Students who are in Taiwan on short-
term study tours can present theirforeign passports and international
student certification or a travel pass is sued by the Na tional Youth
Commission, and buy a cheap 5-day,
7-day, or 10-day Taiwan Rail Pass
(TR-PASS). (This is not available to
foreigners with resident certificates).
This offers young people an ideal
opportunity to learn about Taiwan bytaking a leisurely and economical trip
around the country. ▼Taiwan Railways Administration:
http://service.tra.gov.tw/EN
▼Train schedules: http://163.29.3.96/TWRail_en
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Long-distance Bus ServiceLong-distance passenger buses ply Taiwan’s freeways and provincial highways,
providing convenient travel between cities. Some routes operate 24 hours a day,
and prices are cheaper than going by train or plane, making them the best options
for travelers.
Bus Company Contacts
Bus Company Telephone
Kuo-Kuang Bus 0800-010-138, 02-2331-2950
Ubus 0800-241-560, 02-2995-7799
Aloha Bus 0800-043-168, 07-237-5640
Ho-Hsin Bus 0800-002-377
Free Go Bus 0800-051-519
* Smoking, eating
or drinking, andchewing gum areprohibited in MRTstations and ontrains.
▼Taipei Rapid Transit Corp.:
http://www.trtc.com.tw/e
▼Kaohsiung Rapid Transit
Corp.:
http://www.krtco.com.tw/
en/e-index.aspx
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Gangshan South
Ciaotou
Ciaotou Sugar Refinery
Cingpu
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HoujingNanzih Export Processing Zone
Oil RefineryElementary School
World Game
Zuoying
Ecological District
Kaohsiung Arena
Aozihdi
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Kaohsiung Main Station
Formosa Boulevard
Central Park
Sanduo Shopping District
Shihjia
Kaisyuan
Cianjhen Senior High School
Kaohsiung International Airport
Caoya
Siaogang
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Kaohsiung MRT Route Map
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Local Bus Service
Short-distance bus services cover all cities and rural areas. In the Taipei andKaohsiung metropolitan areas you can use the MRT system in conjunction with
shuttle buses to save travel time. The routes information of these public buses is
marked by bus-stop signs.
▼ E-Trafc Service: http://e-iot.iot.gov.tw/ (Chinese only)
Car Rental
Renting a car in Taiwan is very convenient, with rental companies offeringvarious kinds of vehicles at major airports, railway stations, and major cities. If
you are unfamiliar with Taiwan’s roads, you might consider chauffeur service.
▼ 24-hour Travel Information Hotline: 0800-011765
TaxisTaiwan’s taxis are easily identiable by their bright yellow color as well as the
“Taxi” light on their roofs. Taxis in major cities charge by the meter, but use fee
and mileage charges differ city by city.
Some long-distance taxi drivers do not
use their meters, so passengers should
ascertain the cost before boarding.
Most cities in Taiwan have convenient
taxi services and can be summoned by
telephone. In Taipei and Kaohsiung
there are certified taxi drivers that
have passed English prociency tests;
one way to hire them is to call the
International Community ServiceHotline (0800-024111) and have one
ordered up for you. Most chain convenience stores can also call a taxi for you.
▼Toll Free Taxi Hotline: 0800-055850 (Taipei and Keelung areas), 0800-001006 (Kaohsiung)
▼Information for Foreigners website: http://iff.immigration.gov.tw
▼Taipei English Taxi Drivers Association: 02-2799-7997
▼Taiwan Taxi Corp: 405-88888 ext. 9
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Driver’s License and International Driving PermitDriver’s licenses in Taiwan include automobile driver’s licenses and motorcycle
driver’s licenses (both light and ordinary heavy motorcycles). There are two
regulations governing the conversion of licenses for foreigners: “Holders of
International Driving Permit Issued by Countries Having Reciprocity with ROC,”
and “Holders of Foreign Domestic Driver’s Licenses Eligible for Conversion
to ROC Driver’s Licenses Without Testing.” Holders of licenses from countries
without reciprocity must be tested in Taiwan. Holders of International Driving
Permits issued by countries having reciprocity with the ROC may use them to
drive in Taiwan for short-term stays of up to 30 days; drivers staying for more
than 30 days must ll out an “International Driving License Permit Application”
and submit it to a Highway Supervision Ofce for license issuance.
“Holders of Foreign Domestic Driver’s Licenses Eligible for Conversion to ROC
Driver’s Licenses Without Testing” may, within one year of the day following
their entry into Taiwan, submit their valid license and proof of permission for
stay or residence in Taiwan for one year or longer to a Highway Supervision
Ofce for conversion into a Taiwan license without testing under the principle
of equality and reciprocity. To convert a license issued by another country or
area into an ROC driver’s license, however, the holder must, before arriving in
Taiwan, apply for verication at an overseas ROC embassy, representative ofce,
ofce, or at a foreign embassy in Taiwan.
To obtain a new ROC driver’s license, a driver must apply at a Motor Vehicle
Supervision Ofce or Station under the Directorate General of Highways. For the
convenience of foreigners, a computerized written test item bank is provided in
seven languages: Chinese, English, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, and
Cambodian.
▼ Directorate General of Highways: http://www.thb.gov.tw/new_english/index.htm
License Testing and Conversion of International Driving Permits
Department in Charge Website Telephone
Motor Vehicle Of ce, Taipei City Goverment www.mvo.taipei.gov.tw 02-2831-4155
Taipei Motor Vehicle Supervision Of ce www.tmvso.gov.tw 02-2688-4366
Hsinchu Motor Vehicles Of ce www.hmv.gov.tw 03-589-2051
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Getting a Motorcycle Driver’s License
Motorcycles in Taiwan are divided into light
motorcycles, ordinary heavy motorcycles, and
large heavy motorcycles. Motorcycles with engines
550cc or larger are now allowed on all of Taiwan’sexpressways (but not freeways). Headlights must
be on at all times, and drivers and passengers must
wear full-face safety helmets.
※ Motorcycle drivers and riders in Taiwan are required to wear safety helmets at all times.
※ For details on license testing, please consult one of the motor vehicle offices listed above.
BicyclesRiding a bicycle is about the
healthiest, most fun, and mostenvironmentally friendly way
you can get about in Taiwan
today. The government has been
promot ing leisure bicycl ing,
and the domest ic b icycle-
manufacturing industry has been
working hard to build Taiwan
into a “Cycling Island.” Many
of the island’s top tourist areashave dedicated bikeways, such as the Dongfeng Green Bicycle Corridor and the
Shoreline Bikeway at Sun Moon Lake, as well as bicycle rental shops. Taipei
Taichung Motor Vehicles Of ce www.tmv.gov.tw 04-2691-2011
Chiayi Motor Vehicles Of ce www.cyi.gov.tw 05-277-0150
Kaohsiung Motor Vehicles Of ce www.komv.gov.tw 07-771-1101
Department of Motor Vehicle Kaohsiung City mvdis1.kcg.gov.tw 07-361-3161
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City, Taipei County, and Kaohsiung City offer public bike rental with picking up
at one location and returning at another. Rental is free of charge for the rst 30minutes to two hours; for details, check the relevant city or county website.
▼ Taipei City YouBike Bicycle Rental System: http://www.youbike.com.tw/upage/english.htm
▼ Kaohsiung City Public Bike Information System: http://www.c-bike.com.tw/eng/knowing.html
▼ “Carefree Tour Biking” (Chinese and English versions available), Published by SportsAffairs Council of the Executive Yuan
http://www.ncpfs.gov.tw/en/
Marine TransportationPassenger boat routes primarily link the main
island with offshore islands (Penghu, Xiao
Liuqiu, Green Island, Orchid Island), Kinmen
and Matsu. There is only one scheduled
international passenger route, linking Taiwan
with Japan’s Ryukyu Islands. Departures are
sometimes uncertain, depending on the weather
and number of passengers. Be sure to conrm
by phone before making your travel plan.
Many rivers in Taiwan’s unique topographyflow through the cities create a major tourist
activity: river cruise. Examples are Taipei
County’s “Blue Highway” (on the Tamsui River) and Kaohsiung City’s scenic
Love River. Be sure to try the river cruise during your stay in Taiwan!
▼ Marine Transport Network Portal: https://web02.mtnet.gov.tw/eng/
▼ Offshore Islands of Taiwan Information website: http://www.isles.org.tw/English/
▼ Northern Taiwan Marine Transportation Information:
http://www.klhb.gov.tw/English/E00/E0001.aspx
▼ Eastern Taiwan Marine Transportation Information:
http://www.hlhb.gov.tw/ttu04.Asp (Chinese only)
▼ Southern Taiwan Marine Transportation Information: http://163.29.117.5/english/
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▲ Tourist Information Services
▲ Taiwan Tour Bus/Digital Tour Buddy
▲National Parks
▲National Scenic Areas ▲In-depth Touring
▲Leisure Agritourism
▲Arts and Culture
Ever since the 16th century Taiwan has been known as Ilha Formosa, the
Beautiful Island. Its unique geology and topography have created a wonderland of
mountain landscapes and coastal scenes, and its location where continent meetsocean has nurtured a wide range of special ecologies and species. These natural
splendors are joined by a richly diversied cultural mix produced by the blending
of the historical backgrounds of various local groups with international cultures.
You will be amazed and moved by the natural ecology and cultural custom that
you nd in Taiwan.
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Tourist Information Services Tourist Information Website
The Taiwan Tourist Information website (http://eng.taiwan.net.tw) is your best
reference for traveling in Taiwan, with separate sections on getting to know
Taiwan, travel in Taiwan, folk festivals, cuisine, shopping, itinerary planning,
accommodation, and transportation. The website also contains recommendationsfor dining, culture, outer islands, the ecology, hot springs, railroads, LOHAS
living, and night markets, helping you to map out the itineraries that cover the
aspects you are most interested in. There is also information on entry and exit,exchange rates, postal services, emergency contacts, and other practical matters.
And you can nd out all these informations in Traditional Chinese, Simplied
Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, German, and French.
▼ Taiwan Tourist Information website: http://eng.taiwan.net.tw
Tourist Information Hotline: 0800-011765
Travel in Taiwan, when you need information on itinerary planning or emergency
assistance, you can call the Tourism Bureau’s Tourist Information Hotline at
0800-011765 and get the help you need in Chinese, English, Japanese, or Korean
toll-free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Special operators provide quick and
comprehensive information and recommendations on transportation routes,accommodation, itinerary design, and other travel-related matters.
Travel Service Centers
The Tourism Bureau has helped to set up
Travel Information Service Centers at airports,
major railway stations, MRT stations, national
scenic areas, and important tourist sites. Just
go to the bright yellow logo and find themost practical travel information, free of charge. These information centers not only
offer brochures on scenic areas, transportation maps, but also allow you to go
online (again, free of charge) and look for the information you want. In addition,specialized personnel are on-site to provide detailed local travel information.
▼ Travel Service Centers in different areas: http://admin.taiwan.net.tw/english
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Taiwan Tour BusIn-depth Travel Around Taiwan
The Tourism Bureau has assisted bus operators in planning Taiwan Tour Bus
itineraries to cover all major tourist sites, rural ecologies, natural scenery, hot
springs and cuisine, shopping, and festival activities. From pickup at your
hotel, airport, or railway station, the service takes you to popular tourist sites,
providing all the transportation, insurance, and other considerate services you
need. The tours also have guides who provide Chinese, English, or Japanese
interpretation so that you can enjoy carefree travel with no language barrier. For
detailed information, go to the Taiwan Tour Bus website and enquire about one-
day or multiple-day tours of northern, central, southern, or eastern Taiwan, or the
offshore islands. The website also offers online reservations and the telephonenumbers of travel agencies where you can make reservations.
▼ Taiwan Tourist Information website: http://taiwan.net.tw; link to Taiwan Tour Bus page.
▼ Tourist Information Hotline; 24-hour travel consultation in Chinese, English, Japanese, and
Korean: 0800-011765.
Digital Tour BuddyAn Essential Helpmate for DIY Travel
The Digital Tour Buddy is a mobile phone that you can borrow for 15-30 days,
free of charge, in a program organized by the National Youth Commission. It
is aimed at foreign backpackers who are traveling on their own. In addition to providing communication, the Digital Tour Buddy has a built-in English-Chinese
dictionary, built-in numbers for visitor information centers, 24-hour Tourist
Information Hotline, Information
for Foreigners Hotline, Youth Hostel
reservations, English-language taxis,and other practical functions in additionto the text messaging and direct-dial
functions. The phone’s stored-valuecard can be purchased, and value
added, at convenience stores andChunghwa Telecom business ofces.
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Applying
for a
Digital
Tour
Buddy
Application
prior to
entry
International backpack travelers can apply for a Digital Tour
Buddy seven days to one month prior to entering Taiwan. The
application form can be lled out online by visiting this website:
http://youthtravel.tw. For online submission, on receipt of the
National Youth Commission’s approval, the applicant should
print the approved booking form.
Application
after entry
1.Online application:
International backpack travelers can visit the National Youth
Commission website (http://youthtravel.tw) and apply online
three days before picking up their Digital Tour Buddy. For online
submission, on receipt of the National Youth Commission’s ap-
proval, the applicant should print the approved booking form.
2. On-site application:International backpack travelers can go to the service counter
of the National Youth Commission’s flagship Youth Volunteer
Center in Taipei between 10:00 and 21:00, Tuesday through
Sunday, and ll out an application form on-site.
Picking
up a
Digital
Tour
Buddy
Application
prior to
entry
At the time of entry into Taiwan, take your necessary documents
(passport, copy of passport, valid photo ID, and Digital Buddy
approval form) to the Travel Information Service Counter at
Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 of Taoyuan International Airport, or to
the service counter of the agship Youth Volunteer Center of the
National Youth Commission in Taipei (31, Sec. 1, Zhongxiao E.
Rd., Taipei), to pick up your phone.
Application
after entry
1. Online application:Backpack travelers who apply after entering Taiwan must pick up
their Digital Tour Buddies at the National Youth Commission’s Youth
Hub. They have to personally bring their documents (passport, copy
of passport, valid photo ID such as driver’s license or student ID,
and Digital Tour Buddy approval form) to the service counter of the
NYC’s Youth Volunteer Center in Taipei, and leave a copy of their
passport and ID as security.
2. On-site application:
Those who wish to apply on-site must take their documents
(passport, copy of passport, and valid photo ID such as driver’s
license or student ID) to the service counter of the agship Youth
Volunteer Center of the National Youth Commission in Taipei
between 10:00 and 21:00, Tuesday through Sunday, and ll out an
application form. After the application is approved, they can leave
their passport copy and ID as security, and pick up their Digital Tour
Buddy.
Using the Digital Tour Buddy
◎ Application and Issuance: To December 31, 2009 (to be extended if necessary)
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▼ Youth Travel in Taiwan website: http://www.youthtravel.tw/youthtravel/indexMain.jsp
▼ Flagship Youth Volunteer Center, National Youth Commission: 31, Sec. 1, Zhongxiao E.Rd., Taipei
National Parks in Taiwan
National ParksMajestic Peak to Seashore, Ancient Sacred Tree to Coral Reef,
Taiwan Has Surprises Everywhere!
Taiwan is surrounded by the sea andhas a subtropical climate, with alpineforests and a highly varied topography.
The warm temperatures and abundantrainfall nurture forests with rich plant life as well as a huge variety of
animal species. To preserve the island’simportant natural resources, thegovernment has established 7 national
parks: Yangmingshan, Shei-Pa, Taroko,
Yushan, Kenting, Kinmen, and Dongsha, each with its own special character and
unique attraction. Tourists must observe the principles of protecting the natural
environment and respecting local cultures, traditions, and practices. Each of the
national parks has English-language signage, brochures and films, as well as
guide interpretation and website. For more information, please visit the NationalParks of Taiwan website (http://np.cpami.gov.tw).
Name Features WebsiteHeadquarters Telephone
YangmingshanNational Park
Preserve volcanic mountains, craterlakes, and other landscapes, with asplendid owers in full bloom every
year.
http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw/html/eng/
02-2861-3601
Shei-PaNational Park
Scenes of high peaks and streamsalong with the Formosan land-locked salmon, broad-tailed swal-lowtail butteries, Formosan black
bears, Formosan serows, and otherprotected wildlife.
http://w3.spnp.gov.tw/english/
037-996-100
Chinese Crested Tern/photo by Wang Shu-qin
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National Scenic AreasA Personal Experience of Taiwan’s Multiple Faces
Taiwan currently has 13 national scenic areas,including the internationally famous Alishan and
Sun Moon Lake, the North Coast and Guanyinshan
and the Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast with their
unique coastal terrain, the East Coast where the
mountains drop precipitously into the sea, and theEast Rift Valley with its pastoral scenery. Each of
the national scenic areas promotes special tourist activities of the season go give
visitors a deep experience of the local cultures.
Taroko
National Park
Wonderous sights of a vertical-
walled marble gorge plus archaeo-logical sites of the Neolithic Age.
http://www.
taroko.gov.tw/ 03-862-1100
YushanNational Park
Yushan, or J ade Mountain, is thehighest peak in Taiwan as well asNortheast Asia at 3.952 meters. Itis in the competition for the “New7 Wonders of Nature” list. It spanssubtropical, temperate, and frigidzone forests, rich wildlife ecologies,and the Batong Historic Trail leftover from the Qing Dynasty .※ There is a carrying capacity limiton climbers of J ade Mountain, andclimbers must apply in advance.
http://english.ysnp.gov.tw/
049-277-3121
KentingNational Park
A park lled with the atmosphere
of the South Seas, known for itsbeautiful coral reef ecology.
http://www.ktnp.gov.tw/eng/
08-886-1321
KinmenNational Park
A special battleground historicalbackground along with rich culturalaspects. As autumn turns to winterKinmen becomes a way station formigrating fowl of many species,making it a great place for birdwatching.
http://www.kmnp.gov.tw/en/
082-31-3100
Dongsha Marine
National Park
Unique geological landscapesformed of weathered coral clast andseashells (not yet open to visitors).
http://dongsha.
cpami.gov.tw/07-360-1898
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Taiwan’s National Scenic Areas
National
Scenic AreaWebsite Service Telephones
Northeast Coast and
Yilan Coast National
Scenic Area
http://www.necoast-
nsa.gov.tw
.National Scenic Area Administration:
02-2499-1115
.Longdong Ranger Station:
02-2499-1190
.Dali Ranger Station: 03-978-0727
. Yilan Ranger Station: 03-930-8420
.Fulong Visitor Center: 0800-091115
North Coast andGuanyinshan National
Scenic Area
http://www.north-
guan-nsa.gov.tw/en
. J inshan Visitor Center: 02-2498-8980
.Sanzhi Visitor Center and Gallery of
Famous Sons: 02-8635-3640
.Guanyinshan Visitor Center:
02-2292-8888
. Yeliu Visitor Center: 02-2492-2016
.Baishawan Visitor Center:
02-8635-5100
East Coast National
Scenic Area
http://www.east-
coast-nsa.gov.tw/en
.National Scenic Area Administration:
089-841-520
. Taitung Ranger Station: 089-281-530
.Hualien Ranger Station: 03-867-1326
.Green Island Ranger Station:
089-672-026
East Rift Valley Na-
tional Scenic Area
http://www.erv-nsa.
gov.tw
.National Scenic Area Administration:
03-887-5306
.Liyutan Ranger Station: 03-864-1691
.Luoshan Ranger Station: 03-882-1725
.Luye Ranger Station: 089-551-637
Tri-Mountain National
Scenic Area
http://www.trimt-nsa.
gov.tw/eng04-2331-2678
Sun Moon Lake
National Scenic Area
http://www.sun-
moonlake.gov.tw049-285-5668
Dapeng Bay National
Scenic Area
http://www.dbnsa.
gov.tw/08-833-8100
Maolin NationalScenic Area
http://www.maolin-nsa.gov.tw/
0800-600766
Southwest Coast
National Scenic Area
http://www.swcoast-
nsa.gov.tw/en06-786-1000
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In-depth TouringLocal Tourist Festivals
Taiwan’s local governments combine
their special industries with leisure
travel and organize interesting activities
either on a scheduled or unscheduledbasis. These activities include Taipei
City’s Chinese Food Festival, Taipei
County’s Yingge Ceramics Carnival
and Shimen International Kite Festival,Yilan County’s International Rain Festival, Taoyuan County’s Lotus Festival,
Hsinchu Country’s Xinpu Persimmon Cake Festival, Hsinchu City’s International
Glass Art Festival, Miaoli County’s Tung Blossom Festival and Sanyi Wood
Carving Festival, Taichung County’s Mazu International Festival, Taichung City’s
Jazz Festival, Changhua County’s Wang-gong Fishing Boat Lights Festival,
Nantou County’s Hot Spring Festival, Yunlin County’s Linnei Purple Buttery
Festival, Chiayi County’s Alishan Cherry Blossom Festival, Chiayi City’s
Children’s Theater Festival, Tainan County’s Baihe Lotus Festival, Tainan City’s
International Chihsi (Chinese Valentines Day) Arts Festival, Kaohsiung City’s
International Container Arts Festival, Kaohsiung County’s Puppetry Festival,
Pingtung County’s Bluefin Tuna Cultural Festival and Kending Wind ChimeFestival, Hualien County’s Whale Watching Festival, Taitung County’s East
Coast Music Festival, and Penghu County’s Ocean Fireworks Festival.
Siraya National
Scenic Area
http://www.siraya-
nsa.gov.tw/0800-580762
Matsu National
Scenic Area
http://www.matsu-
nsa.gov.tw/
.National Scenic Area Administration:
0836-25-630
.Dongyin Visitor Center: 0836-77-266
.Beigan Visitor Center: 0836-56-531
. J uguang Visitor Center: 0836-89-388
Penghu National
Scenic Area
http://www.penghu-
nsa.gov.tw/06-921-6521
Alishan National
Scenic Area
http://www.ali-nsa.
net/05-259-3900
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Leisure Agritourism Taiwan Agritourism
For a long time, Taiwan’s agricultural technology has made continuous advances
in quantity, variety and quality. The leisure agritourism that has emerged in
recent years integrates local cultural and lifestyle characteristics to provide rich
agricultural experiences that combine leisure with esthetic enjoyment, gooddining and services, the traditional and the innovative. At the international-
standard 130-hectare Jhong Shan Agriculture Area in Yilan County’s Dongshan
Township, for example, you can savor the local Suxin Tea and home-grown
pomelos, and enjoy the kite festival, rice-straw art, as well as Sanqing Temple
and a prehistoric archaeological site.
Homestays have become stars of Taiwan’s leisure travel industry in recent
years. Many of these facilities have distinctive architectural styles—South
Seas, European villa, rural rusticity, traditional village—and are nestled beside
mountain streams, on the seacoast, in the forest, among farm fields, in rural
villages, all giving a strong feeling of intimacy with the local culture and
environment.
▼ Taiwan Leisure Farming Development
Association: http://www.taiwan-farming.org.tw/
One Town, One Product
There are 319 townships, ranging
from high-mountain aboriginal
areas to coastal fishing settlements.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs
(MOEA) instituted the OTOP (One
Town, One Product) program to
pinpoint a traditional industry fromeach locality, one with distinctivehistorical and cultural characteristics,and develop an innovative and
fashionable tourist industry cluster around it. By visiting the Taiwan One Town
One Product website (http://www.otop.tw) you can learn all about the localscenery, festival activities, foods and handicrafts of each town, and use that
information in planning your in-depth tours.
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▼ Taiwan Farming website: http://www.taiwanfarm.com.tw/ (Chinese)
▼ Leisure Agriculture Service website: http://ezgo.coa.gov.tw (Chinese)
▼ Farm Stay website: http://ezhome.org.tw/ (Chinese)
Arts and CultureFolk Festivals
Taiwan was originally an agricultural country, and the farmers have developed all
kinds of religious and folk festivals. The melding of history and ethnic cultures
has, in addition, produced celebratory activities with unique cultural content.
The most important traditional festivals, in order of their lunar-calendar dates,
are the Lunar New Year, Dragon
Boat Festival, Ghost Festival,and Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.
Other religious festivals include
the Dajia Mazu Culture Festival,
Neimen Songjiang Battle Array,
Donggang Burning of the Plague
God Boat, Taitung Bombing of
Han Dan, Yanshui Firecrackers
Ceremony , and P ingx i Sky
Lanterns, al l of which carry
intense cultural signicance.
Taiwan’s indigenous peoples have also developed celebrations, rituals and
competitions based on their veneration of heaven, earth, and the deities. These
include the Harvest Festival of the Amis, the Saisiat Sacrice to the Short Spirits,
Bunun Ear-shooting Festival, Puyuma New-year Sacrifices, and Yami (Dawu)
Flying Fish Festival, among others, all of which bring out the romance of
Taiwan’s true natives. In recent years the cultural infusion from new immigrants
has led to the development of new activities such as the Zhonghe Songkran
(Water-splashing) Festival, with a Thai-Burmese air. Viewing Taiwan through
its festivals will give you a richer experience of the island’s multicultural milieu.
▼ Tourist Festivals: http://www.taiwan.net.tw/festival/ (Chinese only) ▼ Taiwan Tourist Information network: http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/
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Major Taiwanese Folk Festivals
TraditionalFestival
Lunar Calendar Folk Activity
Lunar
New Year
Last Day of Last
Month to 5th Day
of First Month
Family dinner on New Year’s Eve, New Year
worship on the 1st day of the year, married
daughters return to parents’ home on the 2nd day,
God of Wealth is welcomed on the 4th day,
business reopens on the 5th day.
Lantern
Festival
15th Day of First
Month
Taiwan Lantern Festival, Pingxi Heavenly
Lanterns, Bombing of Han Dan in Taitung,
Beehive Rockets in Yanshui.
Dragon
Boat (Poet’s)
Festival
5th
Day of FifthMonth
Dragon Boat races, eating of zongzi dumplings,hanging of mugwort on entrances.
Ghost Festival15th Day of Seventh
Month
General salvation of souls, release of water
lanterns, Grappling with the Ghosts.
Mid-Autumn
Moon Festival
15th Day of Eighth
MonthWatching the moon, eating moon cakes.
Museums
Taiwan is the home of the world-famous
National Palace Museum, which hasa huge collection of artworks built up
by Chinese emperors during the Song,
Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Its
reputation stands on par with that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in
New York, the British Museum, and
the Louvre. Taiwan also boasts various
museums of history, ethnology, narration, natural history, art, industrial arts,
image, and industry, including the National Museum of History, National Taiwan
Museum of Fine Arts, and National Museum of Natural Science. These museums
provide concrete displays of the characteristics of local cultures, stimulating theaccumulation of and dialogue between civilizations. For more information on
museums in Taiwan, consult the website of the Chinese Association of Museums
(http://www.cam.org.tw/english/main.htm).
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Museum Telephone Website Location
National Palace
Museum02-2881-2021 http://www.npm.gov.tw/en/
Taipei
City
National Museum
of History02-2361-0270
http://www.nmh.gov.tw/en-us/
Home.aspx
Taipei
City
National Taiwan
Museum02-2382-2699
http://www.ntm.gov.tw/en/index.
aspx
Taipei
City
National Museum
of Taiwan History06-3568889 http://www.nmth.gov.tw/
Tainan
City
National Museum
of Natural Science04-2322-6940
http://www.nmns.edu.tw/index_eng.
html
Taichung
City
National Museum
of Prehistory089-381-166 http://en.nmp.gov.tw
Taitung
County
National Museum
of Marine Biology
and Aquarium
089-8547-702http://www.nmmba.gov.tw/Default.
aspx?tabid=512&language=en-US
Pingtung
County
National Science and
Technology Museum07-380-0089 http://www.nstm.gov.tw/english/
Kaohsiung
City
National Taiwan
Museum of Fine Arts
04-2372-3552http://www.tmoa.gov.tw/english/
home.php
Taichung
City
Taipei Fine Arts
Museum02-2595-7656 http://www.tfam.museum/
Taipei
City
Kaohsiung Museum
of Fine Arts07-555-330 http://english.kmfa.gov.tw/
Kaohsiung
City
Yingge Ceramics
Museum02-8677-2727
http://www.ceramics.tpc.gov.tw/
en-us/Home.aspx
Taipei
County
Hsinchu Municipal
Glass Museum03-562-6091 http://glassmuseum.cca.gov.tw/
Hsinchu
City
Major Museums in Taiwan
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Taiwanese Art and Culture
Taiwan’s main theatrical arts are Taiwanese opera(Gezaixi) and hand-puppet opera (Budai Xi).
Taiwanese opera has moved from its traditional
outdoor stages to modern theaters and its
performance has become more sophisticated; and
some troupes, like the Ming Hua Yuan (明華園),
have even expanded onto the international stage.
Hand-puppet opera, which combines popular
folk stories with theatrical martial arts skills,
has become an important part of the island’s
popular culture. Beijing opera (京戲) was brought
to Taiwan from mainland China, and it too
has added modern elements while retaining its
original essence.
Modern art and culture are flourishing in Taiwan. Every town and city has a
culture center, performance hall, and activity center where concerts, dances,dramas, stage plays and the likes are frequently performed. Concerts are also
mounted outdoor, such as Taichung’s Jazz Festival and Gongliao’s Hohaiyan
Music Festival.
Taiwanese performing-arts groups like the Cloud Gate Dance Theater and
Utheatre have achieved international fame, and aboriginal music like the“Pasibutbut chorus” (八部合音) of the Bunun tribe (布農族) also presents a
variety of unique cultural featuresthat make them treasures of
Taiwan.
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n
p e r f o r mi n g - a r t s a c t i v i t i e s
throughout Taiwan, visit the
websi te of the Counci l for
Cultural Affairs (http://english.
cca.gov.tw/) or of the culturalbureaus of the different cities and
counties (http://event.cca.gov.
tw/organ-1.asp, Chinese only).
Hand puppets/photo by Xie Qing-you
photo by Ming Hua Yuan
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Information on Art and Culture in Taiwan
▼ Council for Cultural Affairs: http://english.cca.gov.tw/
▼ City and County Culture Bureaus: http://event.cca.gov.tw/organ-1.asp (Chinese only)
▼ National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center (National Theater and National Concert
Hall): http://www.ntch.edu.tw/english
▼ National Center for Traditional Arts: http://www.ncfta.gov.tw
▼ National Taiwan Arts Education Center: http://www.arte.gov.tw/eng
Utheatre (優人神鼓)—photo by Council for Cultural Affairs J u Ming's art (朱銘作品)— Taichi Series
Cloud Gate Dance Theater (雲門舞集)—Cursive:
A Trilogy/photo by Cloud Gate Dance Theater
Cloud Gate Dance Theater (雲門舞集)—Cursive:
A Trilogy/photo byCloud Gate Dance Theater
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▲ Taiwan’s Rice-food Culture
▲ Taiwan’s Noodle Culture
▲ Taiwan’s Tea Culture
▲
Diversied Culinary Culture ▲Night-market Snacks
▲Special Local Delicacies
▲Food Safety Certication and Labeling
The unique characteristics of Taiwanese cuisine are closely related to the ethnic
diversity. Southern Fujianese dishes, avors from all the other regions of China,
Hakka delicacies, and the special dishes of indigenous tribes are mixed andadapted in the island’s kitchens, with yet more variety added by the infusion of
foreign culinary traditions. Taiwan has everything from exquisite palace dishes
and ne foreign foods to innovative local creations. The constantly simmering
and metamorphosing culinary melting pot has brewed and stewed up the
irresistible, mouth-watering delights.
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Taiwan’s Rice-food CultureRice is one of the staples of any meal in Taiwan. Over the years the island hasmoved toward a culture of rice foods with varietal improvement producing high-
quality types of rice with varying textures and aromas. The organic cultivation
and traceability systems introduced in recent years have added to the safety andvalue of rice foods in Taiwan.
In addition to using traditional cooking methods, most people will add local
ingredients to their culinary creations, bringing an alternative interpretation to
rice foods. Besides the delicious rice with marinated mincemeat or shredded
chicken, fried rice, rice with creamy toppings, rice noodles, and rice vermicelli,
today’s cooks also take advantage of the characteristics of rice varieties to
concoct snacks such as turnip cakes, glutinous rice mochi, bamboo leaf-wrappedtamale zongzi, and New Year’s cakes.
These rice snacks are used as sacrificial items
every time a festival rolls around, allowing the
God to enjoy them along with all men. In Taiwan,
rice is more than just food; it is a deeply rooted
culture.
Taiwan’s Noodle CultureMost of the restaurants have noodle dishes on
their menus, and some of those dishes, like
danzai (carrying-pole) noodles and beef noodles,
have developed unique Taiwanese characteristics.
Most characteristics, perhaps, of the old-time
avors (and friendly atmosphere) of Taiwan are
the Du Xiao Yue Danzai Noodles (度小月担仔
麵), where customers sit on low chairs around
low tables, eating noodles in small bowls and
chatting with the proprietor. Beef noodles are an
original Taiwanese popular food, and through the
compitition for Taipei International Beef NoodleFestival in recent years, it has created a new
dining fashion that binds culinary culture together
with life.
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Taiwan’s Tea CultureTaiwan has long been known for its
production of ne teas with a large range
of varieties. These teas are especiallynotable for the richness of aroma andsweetness. They are divided into fourmajor categories: Dongding Wulong (凍
頂烏龍), Wenshan Baozhong (文山包種),
Tie Guanyin (鐵觀音), and White-tipped
Wulong (白毫烏龍), also known as
Oriental Beauty). Taiwan also produces
a relatively small amount of Assam tea.
In the lives of Taiwanese people, drinking tea is both common and special; it
can be served as a daily drink, or it can also be the beverage chosen to treat
special guests. This has led to the development of a unique feature of the island’s
culinary culture: tea houses. The Maokong (貓空) area in Taipei has grown tea
since the old days, and today it is a popular destination for practicing tea arts
and observing night views of the city. Besides the traditional types of tea, unique
tea drinks have also been developed, among which, the pearl milk tea is most
popular even with foreign customers.
With the trend toward healthy living, Taiwan’s tea has diversified beyond a
beverage into a diverse range of products. This gives tea lovers more options;tea leaves are now used, for example, in the making of various kinds of snacks,
pastries, and cakes, all with innovative tastes that will leave an unforgettable
flavor. The tea-boiled egg with strong aroma is one of the most popular tea-
related products in Taiwan.
For a full understanding of the tea culture, you can visit the Tea Museum at
Pinglin in Taipei County. The museum exhibits all the facts about tea, its history
and art—ingredients, tea-plant varieties, categories of tea leaves, tea production
and marketing, distribution of tea farms in Taiwan, tea-processing tools of
the Tang and Song dynasties, tea processing down the ages, and modern tea-
production processes. The museum also has a multimedia room, a tea house, an
outdoor tea-tasting area, and a tea promotion area.
▼ Pinglin Tea Museum: http://www.pinglin.tpc.gov.tw/tea.asp
Hours: Mon. to Fri.: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays, 9:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
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Diversied Culinary CultureTaiwan is a great melting pot of Chinese and foreign cuisines, which are served
in an awesome variety of restaurants all over the island.
Taiwanese culinary culture embraces all of the traditions of China—Beijing,
Shanghai, Guangdong, Sichuan, southern Fujian, and the rest—and makes
renements so that the Taiwan version is often better. Taiwanese food emphasizes
the natural features of the ingredients and adds soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil,
fermented black beans, sweet basil, green onions, coriander, and other spices
to produce its characteristic colors, aromas, and avors. The surrounding seas
have made seafood another major feature of the island’s food. The Hakka people
have developed their own avors with a strong emphasis on saltiness, fatness,
and aroma. The indigenous peoples cook ingredients they nd locally into dishesoutstanding in natural freshness that they accompany with a sweet wine made of
millet. With the infusion of the foods of new residents from Southeast Asia, plus
the establishment of foreign cuisines (including those of Japan, America, Italy,
France, Korea, and India, among others). Taiwan has foods that can satisfy any
taste.
▼ Taiwan Tourism Information Website: http://taiwan.net.tw
Night-market Snacks
Inexpensive Native Flavors—Night-market SnacksTaiwan’s night markets, which embody a very special kind of dining culture,
form near the busiest markets and temples in all towns. Enter a brightly lighted
night market and you will see closely packed vendors’ stalls and a bustle of
human activity, with all kinds of products vying for your attention and palate:
mouth-watering oyster omelet, milkfish
belly stew, fried rice vermicelli, “litt le
cake wrapped in big cake,” pork knuckles,
oyster noodles, and an endless variety of
other snacks. Dining at a night market
is convenient, fast, and cheap. The
experience at the night markets, that become more colorful as the hours grow
late into night, will denitely enrich your
journey in Taiwan. Raohe Street Night Market
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Seven Popular Night Markets in Northern Taiwan
Authentic avors of Taiwan—Give them a try!
Oyster noodles Oyster omelet Meatballs
Zongzi dumplings Steamed dumplings Steamed sandwich
Fried rice vermicelli Stinky bean curd Mango ice
Photo by Tourism Bureau/Hsin Tung Yang
Night Market Special Features Location
Miaokou
Night Market
(基隆夜市)
The snacks available in the Miaok-
ou Night Market are known far and
wide, among them pot-side noodle
soup, frothy ice, tempura, nutritious
sandwiches, and bean-sprout stew.
Near Dianji Temple, on Ren 3rd
Road and Ai 4th Road in Keelung.
Shilin
Night Market
(士林夜市)
This night market offers a wide
selection of snacks from all over Taiwan, and is a favorite among
tourists.
Between Dadong Road and
Anping Road in the Shilin Districtof Taipei.
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Night Market Special Features Location
Fengjia
Night
Market
(逢甲夜市)
The streets around Feng Chia University form
a city that never sleeps, and the night market is
known for “cheap prices and everything under
the sun.” All kinds of snacks, clothing, and
accessories are on offer.
Fuxing Road, Feng
Chia Road, and
Wenhua Road,
between Xitun Road,
Sec. 2 and Xian St. in
Taichung.
Lugang
Snacks
(鹿港夜市)
The snacks here include all kinds of seafood
such as crabs, eel, oysters, shrimp, mudskipper
sh, and clams. Also on offer are tea snacks like“phoenix cake” and “ox tongue” cakes, with the
products of the Yu Zhen Zhai Cake Shop being
famous throughout Taiwan.
Lugang,Changhua County.
Night Markets in Central, Southern, and Eastern Taiwan
Night Market Special Features Location
Raohe Street
Night Market
(饒河街夜市)
Taipei’s rst tourist night market,
this one stretches 600 meters and
has numerous vendors offering
medicinal stewed spareribs. A good
place for a healthy diet.
Intersection of Bade Road, Sec.
4 and Fuyuan Street to Ciyou
Temple on Bade Road in Taipei.
Huaxi Street
Night Market
(華西街夜市)
Taipei’s most famous night market,
with popular snacks like seafood.
Huaxi Street in Taipei, between
Xiyuan Road and Huanhe South
Road.
J ingmei
Night Market
(景美夜市)
This night market has over 30
years of history and hundreds of
stalls. It is the most popular street
market in southern Taipei.
J ingmei Street, Taipei.
Tonghua
Street
Night Market
(通化街夜市)
This cross-shaped market is located
along two intersecting streets, with
dining on one side and general
goods on the other. A ne place for
shopping as well as snacking.
Tonghua Street, between Xinyi
Rd., Sec. 4 and Keelung Road,
Sec. 2 in Taipei.
Lioaning
Night Market
(遼寧夜市)
Among the famous snacks
here are goose meat, seafood,
glutinous rice cake in bamboo
tubes, shwarma, oyster omelet,
and marinated stew.
Liaoning Street in Taipei, between
Chang-an East Road and Chung
Hsin High School.
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Special Local DelicaciesTaiwan may be relatively small, but being surrounded by sea and having a
subtropical climate, it has an abundance of produce and, with the mixture of
Indigenous people, Hakka, and people from all the provinces of China, it presentsa rich tapestry of local cultures. As a result of unique folk customs and dining
habits, each town and village has developed its own local delicacies that have
become famous throughout Taiwan and overseas as well. All kinds of tea snacks,
cakes and cookies are still made by the traditional methods, or have been given
innovative and challenging avors that are perfect for a taste on the spot and for
taking home as gifts to share with relatives and friends.
Xiaobei
NightMarket
(小北夜市)
Each vendor is numbered in this clean and neat
night market, which offers a huge variety of snacks including seafood, cofn sandwiches,
pot-side noodle soup, and eel.
Intersection of Ximen
Road and Linan Road
in Tainan.
Liuhe
Night
Market
(六合夜市)
Food and Drinks produced in the mountain and
from the sea, including special products from
different localities, and snacks are available here
in endless variety. Specialties include papaya
milk and salt-steamed shrimp.
Liuhe Road in
Kaohsiung.
Luodong
Night
Market
(羅東夜市
)
The authentic snacks sold here include salty rice
noodles, smoked duck, pork stew, shrimp and
chicken leg, bean curd rolls, rice vermicelli stew,
seafood, pork intestines, sausage wrapped in
oily bean curd and oyster omelet.
Around the town
center and Zhongshan
Park in Luodong,
Yilan County.
Nanbin
Night
Market
(南濱夜市)
In this night market, Hualien’s largest, you can
try stir-fried fresh seafood and special snacks
as you watch the sun sets slowly behind the
mountains to the west.
Nanbin Park in Hual-
ien.
Taro pastries Taiwan love cakes Pineapple pastries Pork jerky
Photo by Shan Mai Food/Hsin Tung Yang (both are the winner of 2009 English Services Emblem).
▼ Taiwan Tourist Information website: http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/
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Food Safety Certication and LabelingTo assure food safety, the Taiwanese government has followed international
standards in establishing the CAS (Certified Agricultural Standards) label
for outstanding agricultural products and the Taiwan Food GMP (Good
Manufacturing Practice) label. These two labels on agricultural products and
processed food products signify that the quality of the products has passed
government certication. The Department of Health has been helping the catering
industry to promote the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
system so that the control of food manufacturing processes can be strengthened,
thereby upgrading the sanitation and quality of food and beverage products.
Taiwan’s Commodity Labeling Act requires products to bear labels and stating
the product name, producer, name of manufacturer or importer, telephone numberand address, place of origin, main ingredients or materials, manufacturing date,
expiration date, and other essential information that consumers can use as areference when choosing their purchases; for rules on product labeling, please
refer to the chapter on Shopping.
Protect the world—Bring your own eating utensilsAs Taiwan promotes waste reduction, energy conservation, and carbonreduction, the government also encourages its people to take their own diningutensils when eating out. In the swelling tide of environmental protection, weshow our love for the Earth by protecting the environment at all times!
▼ Food Safety Information website: http://food.doh.gov.tw/english/english.asp
▼ Taiwan Premium Agricultural Products Development Institute: http://www.cas.org.tw/en/
▼ Taiwan Food Good Manufacturing Practice Development Association:
http://www.gmp.org.tw/
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▲ Metropolitan Shopping Districts
▲ English Services Emblem
▲ Tourist Shopping Assurance System
▲ Consumer Protection ▲ Information for Consumers
Taiwan has a rich and varied shopping environment, with shops staying open
an average of more than 12 hours a day. In addition to the department stores
and large shopping centers, different places all over the island have developedunique shopping districts, each with its own special character, in accordance
with the customs and conditions of the particular locality. These shopping
districts offer all kinds of quality merchandise and a wide range of considerate
services. Taiwan is also concerned with consumer interests, so that when you
come here you can have a joyful shopping experience.
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City/District Characteristics
Taipei:
Ximending
ShoppingDistrict
The name “Ximending” was given to this district during the period of
J apanese Occupation (1895-1945), and under planning by the Taipei
City Government it has metamorphosed into the city’s Champs
Elysees. On weekends and holidays it is packed with people whocome for culture, exercise, music performances, and other activities,
with old- and new-wave cultures melding into a new experience.
Taipei:
Zhongxiao-
Dunhua
Shopping
District
The Eastern District is the most popular business districts in Taipei
City, with the MRT and bus systems providing connections to the
department stores and restaurants that line the streets. J ust about all
of the big name-brand fashions and agship chain stores are located
in this area.
Taipei:
Xinyi Shopping
District
This is called “the Manhattan of Taipei,” in the daytime; it is a
business and nancial center with a frenetic pace of life but at night
another fashionable shopping area.
Taichung:
J ingming 1st
Street
Cafes, exotic restaurants, and art galleries line this street, withopen-air tables on the sidewalks and outdoor concerts, art exhibits,
and other community activities enlivening the holidays. This is a
street for shopping, leisure activities, and art.
Taichung:
Tunghai
International
Art Street
The International Art Street is a “Utopian community” close to
Tunghai University that combines culture, artistic landscapes, and
community consciousness. It is lled with all kinds of individualized
products, and shops with a cultural air. The cozy cultural mood is
especially rich in the night-time.
Kaohsiung:
New J uejiang
(Horie)Shopping District
Over the past several years the New J uejiang Shopping District has
developed into the biggest and most famous area for the sale of
imported goods in southern Taiwan. It is a new-wave shopping andleisure heaven for young people.
Metropolitan Shopping DistrictsThe three major cities of Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung are shoppers’
paradises where you can put your nger on the pulse of style and fashion. The
shopping districts in these cities can satisfy the purchasing needs of all different
consumer groups, and the mass transportation networks that shorten the distance
between the cities add even more to the joy of shopping in different places.
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Source: Taiwan Tourism Bureau
Taiwan’s Brand Commercial Districts
To meet the combined needs of shopping and in-dept
tourism, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is
helping to create “Taiwan’s Brand Commercial Districts”that will enhance the functions of traditional shopping
districts and include historic villages, natural landscapes,
and leisurely travel. The aim is to remold shopping
districts for shopping, healthy activity, and culture. To nd
out about the travel, cultural, and dining characteristics of
the different shopping districts, go to the Taiwan’s Brand
Commercial District website.
▼ Taiwan’s Brand Commercial District website:
http://gcis.nat.gov.tw/taiwan-go
▼ Taiwan Go Living Network: http://www.go2tw.net/ (Chinese only)
▼ Taiwan Gifts Website: http://www.tw-agriavours.com/ (Chinese only)
▼ Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center: http://www.handicraft.org.tw/en/index2.php
▼ East Agritourism website: http://v5.coa.gov.tw/ezgo_eng/
Taiwan OTOP Shops
The Taiwan OTOP Shops—“OTOP” stands for “one town, one product”—have
carefully chosen special products that characterize different towns all over the
island and offer them to travelers on the 5th oor of Taipei 101, the 8th oor of
Dream Mall in Kaohsiung City, and beside boarding gate C6 in Terminal II of
Taoyuan International Airport. This makes it easy for visitors to take some special
products and folk-art souvenirs home for friends to share their experience withthe rich beauty of Taiwan.
City/District Characteristics
Kaohsiung:
Sanduo
Shopping
District
The Sanduo Shopping District is centered on the Shin Kong
Mitsukoshi, Sogo, and MegA department stores. In the surrounding
area is a dazzling display of clothing and other products at
inexpensive prices. The area is a favorite with the young crowd, and
for an added attraction the Linsen Night Market is nearby.
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Consumer ProtectionProtection of Consumer Interests
In Taiwan, consumers’ interests are protected under
the Consumer Protection Act. In general, disputes
about returning merchandise are more likely toarise with products that are purchased by mail-
order or door-to-door sales. Under the regulations, consumers can return objects
bought via mail-order contract or door-to-door sales within seven days of receipt
Tourist Shopping Assurance SystemTo assure shopping security for domestic and foreign tourists
alike, in 2006 the Travel Quality Assurance Association set up a
Tourist Shopping Assurance System in that evaluates businesses
in regard to their environmental safety, after-sales services, product labeling,
product shipping, and quality of services provided by sales personnel. Businesses
that pass the evaluation are issued the Tourist Shopping Assurance Emblem, and
when shopping disputes arise in stores bearing this emblem the shopper has 30
days to contact the Assurance Association for assistance.
▼ Travel quality Assurance Association: http://shop.travel.org.tw/ (Chinese only)
▼ Shopping Complaints: 02-2516-9090 e-mail: [email protected]
English Services EmblemThe government is promoting an English Services Emblem
certification program in order to boost Taiwan’s international
service capabilities, and provide foreigners with a friendly
shopping and consumption environment. This program involves guidance for
certification in five areas: shopping and consumption, accommodation and
dining, tourism and recreation, medical services, and transportation. It encourages
businesses to join the program and awards them with three-stars, four-stars,
or five-stars emblems depending on their ability to provide English services,
informing foreigners that friendly English services are available and that they
will receive an adequate amount of clear information in English. For information
please consult the International Taiwan Services Portal: (http://www.i-taiwan.nat.
gov.tw/en/).
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1. Name of product.
2. Name, telephone number, and address of producer or manufacturer, and place of
origin. Labels on imported commodities should also contain name, telephone number,
and address of importer.
3. Contents of commodity:
•Main ingredients or materials.
•Net weight, volume, quantity or measure; net weight, volume, and quantity or
measure should be given in legally designated units of weights and measurement,
with units of other kinds being added if necessary.
4. Manufacturing date should be given according to the ROC or Gregorian calendar. For
time-limited products, period of use or expiration date should be given.
5. Other items of labeling as required by the central government authority.
6. Labeling of special products:
For commodities meeting the following conditions, labels should state use, method oruse and preservation, and other instructions for use.
•Products of a dangerous nature.
•Products related to safety and health.
•Products that have a special nature or need special handling.
Required Contents of Commodi ty Labels
Commodity Labeling Act
To promote correct commodity labeling,
protect consumer interests and uphold the
business reputation, the Commodity Labeling
Act stipulates that all commodities on the
market should include labels in the products,inside and outside packaging and manual with
facts about product name, manufacturer or
importer, contents and manufacturing date,
etc. (as listed in the following table), and vendors are not allowed to sell or intend
to sell by displaying unlabeled commodities.
without having to give reasons or bear any cost. Disputes can be reported to the
consumer service center of the local county or city government.
▼ Complaint window: Consumer Service Center of the local county or city government
▼ Consumer Protection Commission, Executive Yuan
telephone: 02-2886-3200
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Consumer Protection Labels
To assure the safety of consumer, Taiwan’s government has established, or helpedto establish, labels for various kinds of commodities and business premises.
Choosing products with these labels give consumers a further protection.
Label Logo Explanation
CAS Good
Agricultural
Product
“CAS” stands for “Chinese Agricultural Standards,” and
is a label for domestically produced and processed
agricultural products of the highest quality.
GAP Fruits
and
Vegetables
Applied to fresh fruits and vegetables that have been
inspected and certified as conforming to standards of
tolerance for chemical residue.
Traceable
Agricultural
Product
This label means that the product to which it is attached
conforms to production and marketing operational
criteria, from production to processing and packaging;
it has not harmed the environment in the course of
production, nor will it harm human health.
Meat Safety
Inspection
Meat products bearing the “Meat Safety Inspection
Label” have been processed in abattoirs that meet
environmental health and equipment standards. Meat
products that bear the CAS label have also passed meat
safety inspection.
Food GMP
Certication
The Food GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) labelindicates good operating practices or good production
standards that emphasize production quality, safety, and
health.
Health Food
Applied to foods that have been examined by the
Department of Health and found to possess certain
health functions.
Fresh
Milk Label
Denotes products from legal dairy plants that have dairy
product registration and engage in the production of
domestically produced fresh milk.
Good Goat’sMilk Label
Products bearing this certication must pass strictinspection by the National Animal Industry Foundation,
assuring health, safety, and quality.
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Label Logo Explanation
Quality Alcohol
Certication
The Quality Alcohol Certication Label assures the
quality of materials, production processes, and nished
alcoholic products.
Commodity
Inspection
Mark
This label is applied to electrical apparatus and
electronic products, as well as toys that have passed
inspection by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and
Inspection, and have been registered.
CNS (Chinese
National
Standards)
Mark
Products bearing the CNS Mark have been inspected
and certified as meeting national standards, and the
quality management system used by the producing
factory also meets standards set by the Bureau of
Standards, Metrology and Inspection.
Safe Toy
The Safe Toy label is applied to products that have
passed assessment by the Toy Safety Assessment
Committee of the Taiwan Toy Research and
Development Center.
Energy
Saving Label
This label represents an energy efciency 10-50% higher
than national standards, assuring not only quality but the
saving of energy and money.
Eco-label
The Eco-label exemplifies the green consumption
concept “recyclable, low pollution, energy saving”
products, and products awarded this label are among the
top 20-30% of all products in environmental protection
performance.
Legal Hotel
Hotels in Taiwan are divided into three categories:
international tourist hotels, tourist hotels, and ordinary
hotels. Hotels bearing the Legal Hotel label are
operating legally, providing extra assurance for guests.
Legal
Homestay
Homestays that post this label are legally registered.
For information on legal homestays, check the website
of the Tourism Bureau or of the relevant city or county
government.
Legal TouristAmusement
Enterprise
Tourist amusement enterprises that operate with
government approval are granted this label. Forinformation on legal tourist amusement enterprises,
go to the website of the Tourism Bureau or of the
relevant city or county government.
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Information for ConsumersStore Hours
Stores in Taiwan operate for pretty long hours, generally from 10:00 to 22:00,
and stores in most shopping areas lengthen their hours on weekends and
holidays—especially long holidays and the Chinese New Year. Large department
stores and shopping centers are open 365 days a year. Some convenience stores,
chain pharmecies, and fast-food restaurants (and even book stores) operate 24
hours a day.
Tax Refund
Foreigners who enter Taiwan on a non-ROC passport (including those who enter
on a travel pass, entry/exit permit, or ROC passport without the holder’s ROC ID
number stamp); who purchase, at the same store bearing the “Tax Refund” sign,
NT$3,000 or more worth of goods that may be carried out of the country together
with the traveler; and who take those goods out of the country within 30 days,
may, at the time of exit, take their passports together with the purchased goods,
tax refund form, and unied invoice(s) bearing the “Tax Refundable” stamp to
Customs at the airport or seaport of exit and request a refund of the business tax
paid on those goods.
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Tax refund counters for foreign travelers at airports and seaports
Airport/Seaport Location
Taoyuan International Airport, Terminal 1Departure Lounge, 1st oor: Customs Service
Counter
Taoyuan International Airport, Terminal 2Departure Lounge, 3rd oor: Customs Service
Counter
Keelung Harbor East Pier 2 and West Pier 2
Taichung Airport Visitor Center, Customs Service Counter
Taichung Harbor Visitor Center, Customs Service Counter
Hualien Airport 1
st
oor, Visitor Center
Hualien Harbor Bureau 1st oor, Visitor Center
Kaohsiung International Airport 3rd oor, Customs Of ce Visitor Center
Kaohsiung Harbor 3rd oor, Passenger Terminal
Tax Refund Information
Service Center Telephone Website
Travel Service
Center, Tourism
Bureau
Taipei
Service Center
02-2717-3737
0800-011765
http://eng.taiwan.net.tw
Taichung
Service Center
04-2254-0809
0800-422022
Tainan
Service Center
06-226-5681
0800-611011
Kaohsiung
Service Center
07-281-1513
0800-711765
Taoyuan
International
Airport
03-383-4631
03-383-4632
Kaohsiung
International
Airport
07-805-7888
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Getting the Unifed Invoice
With the exception of those that are exempt from issuing it
under the provisions of the Business Tax Law, all businessesmust use the Unified Invoice. It also serves as proof of
purchase; if you discover a defect in something you buy,
you can take your Unied Invoice to the store of purchase
and ask for a replacement or refund. If you save your
Unied Invoices you can also participate in a drawing held
every two months; and if you’re lucky, you can win NT$200
to NT$2 million!
▼ Winning numbers for Unied Invoice drawings:
http://english.etax.nat.gov.tw/
A Shopping Reminder
*Please have your own shopping bag
In the interest of environmental protection, we encourage
shoppers to carry their own shopping bags so that as they
savor the pleasures of shopping, they can do their part for
the future of the world at the same time.
*Smoking is banned in public places
Taiwan implemented an indoor public area smoking ban on
Jan. 11, 2009. Smoking is forbidden in indoor spaces withmore than three people, and businesses post “No Smoking”
signs. Those who smoke in places where smoking is banned
are subject to a ne of NT$2,000 to NT$10,000.
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Service Center Telephone Website
Taoyuan International Airport, Terminal 1,
Customs Service Counter
03-398-2308
0800-311006http://www.taoyuanairport.
gov.tw/english/ Taoyuan International Airport, Terminal 2,
Customs Service Counter
03-398-3428
0800-016801
National Tax Administration 02-2311-3711http://www.ntat.gov.tw/
county/ntat_ch/ntat_en/
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▲ Renting a House ▲ Basic Public Services ▲ Telecommunications and Internet ▲
Postal Services ▲ Buying Daily Necessities ▲ Keeping a Pet ▲ Recycling
It is exceptionally easy to procure the items you need for your daily life in
Taiwan. And your everyday interactions will give you a feel for the unique culture
and friendliness of the local people. Living in Taiwan presents foreigners with
extraordinary opportunities to expand their living experience and perception.
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Renting a HouseThe cost of renting a house or apartment in Taiwan varies by location, size,
and convenience, so it is best to look around, ask about, and compare. Before
renting, we suggest that you go in person and look the place over, learn about
its environment, and communicate with the landlord; then, after you decide,however long you are renting you
must sign a lease to protect your
interests. In addition to the rental
itself you will most likely be asked
for a deposit; and, if you go through
a real estate broker, you will have to
pay the brokerage fee as well.
You can check the websites of legal
brokers for news about houses for
rent. The following website and
hotline may also help:
▼Tsuei Ma Ma Foundation for Housing and Community Service:
http://www.tmm.org.tw/English
▼International Community Service Hotline: 0800-024111
Basic Public Services Tap Water
Taiwan’s tap water is safe and convenient, with a qualication ratio above 99%.
In Taipei City, the Taipei Water Department assures water safety and quality by
offering free inspection of water supply facilities and water quality to assure that
they meet drinking-water standards. We still suggest that you boil your water
before drinking it for your safety. In principle the Taipei Water Department
supplies water in the Greater Taipei area; outside Greater Taipei, the supplier is
the Taiwan Water Corp. Information on applications for service, payment of fees,
and other water-related matters is available on the websites of the two suppliers.
You can also call their customer service lines for information.
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Tap Water Services
Electricity
Taiwan’s household electricity is supplied at 110 and 220 volts,
60 cycles. Lights, TVs, refrigerators, and other small appliances
generally use 110 volts, while most air conditioners use 220 volts. If
you use electrical products brought from overseas, be sure to check their voltage
before plugging in; if they do not match the local electricity supply, or if your
plug doesn’t t the local sockets, you will have to use an adapter or transformer.
▼Taiwan Power Co.: http://www.taipower.com.tw/indexE.htm
GasHouseholds in Taiwan generally use piped or bottled gas. To get natural gas piped
into your house, contact the local gas supplier and apply to have the necessary
pipes installed. You can order bottled gas from a local supplier, who will deliver
it to your home and change bottles for you. Gas is easy to use, but you need to be
careful to assure safety. Gas suppliers add an aromatic substance to their gas in
accordance with government regulations, so that a leak can be detected by smell
and action taken to avoid danger.
Cable TV & Radio
Taiwan has five terrestrial TV stations and numerous cable stations, whichinclude CNN, BBC, NHK, HBO, Discovery, and other international channels for
the choice of viewers. You can receive terrestrial TV programs simply by using
LOGOServiceHours
CustomerService Line
Website
Taipei
Water
Department
8:30—17:30
(Except Saturdays,
Sundays, and
national holidays)
02-8733-5678
(24 hours a day,
365 days a year)
http://www.twd.gov.
tw/english
Taiwan
Water
Corp.
8:00—17:30
(Except Saturdays,
Sundays, and
national holidays)
Check the
nearest
service branch
http://www.water.gov.
tw/eng
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an antenna; for cable TV, however, you need to apply to your local cable TV
company for installation.
Taiwan’s only English-language radio station is ICRT (International Community
Radio Taipei), at FM100.7 in north and south Taiwan, and FM100.1 in central
Taiwan. You can listen to it online by going to its website (http://www.icrt.com.
tw). ICRT can be received in most areas of western Taiwan and some parts of
the east, although reception may not be very good because of the mountainous
terrain.
Telecommunications and Internet
Local Telephone ServiceTaiwan’s local telephone service is provided mainly by the Chunghwa Telecom
Co. The National Communications Commission (NCC) has approved licenses
for other local phone service providers since February 2008. Foreign residents
can apply for a local telephone land line by going personally to a telecom
business office with their Alien Resident Certificates, passports, and local-
citizen guarantors (with ID card, National Health Insurance IC card, etc.), and
submitting an application. The applicant can state that the customer wishes to be
billed in English.
To call another party in your same area, simply dial the
telephone number; to make a domestic long-distance call(to another county or city), first dial the area code and
then the number. To call the Nantou number 239-xxxx,
for example, first dial the area code for Nantou, 049,
and followed by the phone number: 239-xxxx. To call
internationally, first dial the international access code,then the country code, followed by the area code, andnally the number of the party being called. To call the
number 730-xxxx in New York, for example, first dial
international access 002 (or 009 or 019), then the U.S. country code 1, then the
New York area code 212, and nally the number: 730-xxxx.
▼International Operator: 100
▼English Speaking Directory Assistance: 106
▼International Telephone Service: 0800-080100
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AreaArea
CodeArea
Area
Code
Keelung City, Taipei City, Taipei County 02Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung
County07
Taoyuan County, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu
County, Yilan County, Hualien County03
Pingtung City, Pingtung
County08
Miaoli County 037 Taitung County 089
Taichung City, Taichung County,
Changhua County04 Kinmen County 082
Nantou County 049 Matsu (Lienchiang County) 0836
Yunlin County, Tainan County, Chiayi
County05 Wuqiu 0826
Tainan City, Tainan County,
Penghu County06
Nansha (Spratley) Islands,
Dongsha (Pratas) Islands07
Cell Phones
Taiwan has six cell phone carriers providing 2G, 3G, and PHS services. Foreign
residents can choose their service provider based on the pricing programs offered
by the companies.
Applications for cell phone numbers are divided into two types, monthly plan
and prepaid plan. Foreigners applying for cell phones need to take their Alien
Resident Certicates, passports, and basic personal ID documents; they also need
to pay a deposit or have a local citizen act as guarantor. If you have just arrived
in Taiwan or are here for only a short stay, we suggest that you apply for a cell
phone on the more convenient prepaid plan.
Telecom
Company
English
Service Line
Telecom
Company
English
Service Line
Chunghwa Telecom 0800-080090 VIBO Telecom 0986-000537
FAREASTONE Telecommunications
0800-058885 Asia Pacic Telecom 02-4050-7999
Taiwan Mobile 02-6606-2977First International
Telecom0800-096866
Taiwan Area Code
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Wireless Internet Connection
Taiwan offers a convenient and diversified wireless Internet environment that
allows you to choose between ADSL, optical ber, TV cable, Wi-Fi wireless, and
3G mobile for your Internet connection.
To get connected by ADSL or optical ber, you have to apply to a xed network
company; to do it by cable, apply to the cable TV operator in your area. Many
transportation stations, restaurants, coffee shops, and other establishments offer
WLAN wireless Internet connection, but you need to apply to your telecoms
company or buy a prepaid card at a convenience store. For connection on your
3G cell phone, apply to your cell phone operator for 3G number and use a 3G
wireless card. Most users pay on the monthly plan.
Postal ServicesTaiwan’s postal services are highly convenient. The
Chunghwa Post Co. is a state-run enterprise with post
ofces in all towns. Major post ofces offer domestic
and international express delivery, the delivery of refrigerated goods, and home pickup, among other
services. In addition, a number of private home-
delivery companies also offer convenient services,
including 24-hour pickup at chain convenience stores.Chunghwa Post also issues exquisite stamps on all
kinds of subjects, arousing a passion for collecting
them—a passion that is catered to on the Philately
section of the company’s website.
▼Chunghwa Post Global Information website:
http://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/u_english
Buying Daily NecessitiesBuying fresh fruits and vegetables, other foodstuffs, and daily necessities is
convenient in Taiwan, from all kinds of establishments including chain wholesale
stores, community supermarkets, 24-hour convenience stores, and popular
traditional markets.
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Traditional Markets
Taiwan has a high density of convenience stores, including those of the 7-Eleven,
Family Mart, Hi-Life, and OK chains. Many of them are open 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, not only selling packaged foods, drinks, and daily necessity but
also collecting various fees, accepting packages for home-delivery companies,
providing ATM machines, the pickup of goods bought online, the sale of postage
stamps, and the collection of tax and ne payments. Convenience, indeed!
Keeping a PetIf you want to bring a pet into Taiwan, you should first
apply to the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspectionand Quarantine, Council of Agriculture. If you bring an
animal into Taiwan you should report to the quarantine
counter at the airport or seaport of entry for on-site
quarantine inspection and should submit an import permit
or a certicate of animal health inspection. If the documents
are found to be in order, the animal will be released on the spot; otherwise, it will
be sent into quarantine until the period of quarantine is completed before being
released.
Owners of pets in Taiwan are required to register them with a county or city
Animal Disease Control Center or a private organization commissioned by theCenter within four months of birth. When a pet dies, the owner should cancel its
registration with the registry organization within one month of the date of death.
Most veterinary clinics provide pet health care, preventive injections, health
examinations, and pet registration, among other services.
Pet-related Organization Website Telephone
Bureau of Animal and Plant Health
Inspection and Quarantine, Council
of Agriculture
http://www.baphiq.gov.
tw/mp.asp?mp=20800-039131
Animal Protection Information Website,
Council of Agriculture
http://animal.coa.gov.
tw/html/english/index.htm02-2381-2991
National Veterinary Hospital
(with English Services Emblem)
http://www.vet.com.tw/
National/address.htm0800-284666
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RecyclingThe people of Taiwan in general have a very high level of environmental
protection awareness. The compulsory separation of garbage has been practiced
for many years, and garbage is now separated into three major categories:
recyclable garbage, kitchen waste, and ordinary garbage. Recyclable garbage and
kitchen waste are both recycled. For information on related activities, go to the
website of the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) and link to the
websites of local environmental protection agencies and private environmental
protection bodies.
“Recyclable garbage” includes paper, metal, glass, plastic, dry batteries,
motorized vehicles (automobiles and motor scooters), tires, lead-acid batteries,
electrical apparatus, information products, light sources, and cell phones, amongother things. “Kitchen waste” includes waste raw and cooked foods, and other
organic wastes. Different parts of the island have different ways of enforcing
waste separation; for details, and for garbage collection times and places, contact
your local cleaning squad or environmental protection bureau, or call the special
recycling information line.
Before you take out your garbage, separate it in your home and then deliver the
designated category of recyclable garbage for the day to the cleaning squad at
the designated time. Failure to separate your garbage according to the regulations
can result into a ne of NT$1,200 to NT$6,000.
Type of Logo Symbol Explanation
Recycling logo This logo on product and container packaging indicates that
the contents are recyclable.
Taipei garbage
bag logo
Taipei City currently exacts garbage collection fees by in-
cluding the fees in the price of its authorized garbage bags,
which are made by the Taipei City Environmental Protection
Bureau. The bags can be purchased at chain stores and
traditional shops that bear the“Authorized Garbage Bag
Sales”sign. Other counties and cities are gradually imple-menting this system.
▼Recycling Information Line: 0800-085717
▼Environmental Protection Administration: http://www.epa.gov.tw/en (02) 2311-7722
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▲National Health Insurance
▲Bilingual Healthcare Service
▲Hospital Gradation and Fees
▲
Chinese Medicine ▲Drug Safety
▲Medical Tourism
Taiwan has a comprehensive healthcare system with hospitals classified into
medical centers, regional hospitals, area hospitals and basic-level medical
institutions, or another two major systems, Western and Chinese. The numberof hospitals and clinics exceeded 20,000 in 2008, of which more than 18,000
had signed contracts with National Health Insurance.
The inauguration of National Health Insurance in 2004 brought the right to equal
medical care to all Taiwan residents. Foreigners holding ARCs are also eligible
to join this system and gain access to the same healthcare resources.
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National Health Insurance National Health Insurance is a kind of compulsory social
insurance in Taiwan, providing equal medical rights to
all the residents. Under the provisions of the NationalHealth Insurance Act, foreigners with permanent residency
documentation but withoutfixed employers should take
that documentation and join
the National Health Insurance program after they
have lived in Taiwan for four months. Foreigners
with fixed employers should join the program
on the date when their employment begins. If
they have dependents who are foreign nationals,
those dependents have to obtain Taiwan residencydocumentation and live on the island for fourcontinuous months before they can take out
insurance.
Mainland Chinese spouses are divided, in
accordance with their Taiwan entry and exitpermits, into family reunion status, dependent
resident, and long-term resident, each category
of which is subject to different health insurance standards; for details, consult
with a Bureau of National Health Insurance ofce. When the ARCs expire, theholders will lose insurance eligibility and should apply for withdrawal. Insured
persons living in Taiwan need only to receive their NHI IC card and pay their
premiums regularly; then,
in case of injury, illness,
or childbirth, all they need
to do is take the card to a
contracted medical careinstitution, pay a small
registration fee and partial
payment for hospitalization
or treatment, and obtain afull medical care.
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Bilingual Healthcare ServiceSeeing a Doctor with an Interpreter
Most public hospitals and large medical centers in Taiwan offer Chinese-English
bilingual healthcare services, and most of their websites, information desks, andsignage provide both languages as well. If you need English-language medical
consultation, you can contact a hospital service to arrange it for you.
Some hospitals also have international healthcare centers that provide convenient
healthcare services to foreigners, and even interpreters to help or accompany
them with consultation. There are
some hospitals that can work out a
plan of treatment and cost estimatebefore you arrive in Taiwan,provide transportation information
after your arrival, and offer youinformation on medical tourismservices.
How Foreigners Apply for Insurance
Insured Person Insuring Unit Method of Payment
Person working in
TaiwanEmployer
Premium deducted and
paid by employer
Responsible person
of a companyHis or her company
Premium deducted and
paid by employer
Dependent of foreigner Through insurer of spouse or
lineal relative
Paid together with family
member
MissionaryReligious organization to which
the missionary belongs
Collected and paid by
the organization
Overseas Chinese orforeign student
Through the student’s institute Collected and paid bythe institute
Those without xed
occupations and family
dependants
Through township, city, or
district ofce at place of
residence
Monthly notication
for payment mailed to
insured person by NHI
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Hospitals Offering Foreign-language Medical Services
Northern Taiwan
Hospital Website Telephone/Address
National Taiwan University
Hospital, International
Medical Service Center
http://www.ntuh.gov.tw/
en/IMSC/default.aspx
02-2356-2900
7, Zhongshan S. Rd., Taipei
City
Mackay Memorial Hospi-
tal, International Medical
Service Center
http://www.mmh.org.tw/
imsc/
02-2562-7200
92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd.,
Taipei City
Taipei Medical University
Hospital, International
Patient Center
http://www.tmch.org.tw/
tmuh%20english/index.
htm
02-2737-2181 ext. 3329
252, Wuxing St., Taipei City
Cathay General Hospital,
International Health Care
Services
http://www.cgh.org.tw/
en/
02-2708-2121 ext. 1312
280, Sec. 4, Renai Rd.,
Taipei City
Taipei Medical University
– Wan Fang Hospital
http://www.wanfang.gov.
tw/
02-2930-7930 ext. 7766
111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Rd.,
Taipei City
Taiwan Adventist Hospitalhttp://www.tahsda.org.
tw/en/
02-2771-8151
424, Sec. 2, Bade Rd.,
Songshan District, Taipei City
Shin Kong Wu Ho-su
Memorial Hospital
http://www.skh.org.tw/
SKHenglish%20website/
index.htm
02-2833-221195, Wenchang Rd., Shilin,
TaipeiCity
Chang Gung Memorial
Hospital
http://www.cgmh.org.tw/
isc/
03-319-6200
5, Fuxing St., Guishan
Township, Taoyuan County
Hospital Website Telephone/Address
Tungs’ Taichung
MetroHarbor
Hospital
http://www.sltung.com.tw/
04-2658-3899
699, Sec. 1, Zhongqi Rd., Wuqi
Town, Taichung County
China Medical
University Hospital
http://www.cmuh.org.tw/htdocs/
english/e_index.htm
04-5260-0770 ext. 5178
2, Yude Rd., North District,
Taichung City
Show Chwan
Memorial Hospitalhttp://www.cbshow.org.tw/en/
04-781-3888
6, Lugong Rd., Lugang Town,
Changhua County
Central Taiwan
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Hospital Website Telephone/Address
Yuan’s General Hospitalhttp://yuanhosp.inks.
com.tw/
07-335-1121
162, Chenggong 1st Rd., Kaohsiung
City
Kaohsiung Medical
University Hospital,
International Medical
Services Center
http://www.kmuh.org.
tw/english/
07-312-1101
11, Ziyou 1st Rd., Kaohsiung City
St. Martin De Porres
Hospitalhttp://www.stm.org.tw/
05-275-6000
565, Sec. 2, Daya Rd., Chiayi City
National Cheng KungUniversity Hospital http://www.hosp.ncku.edu.tw/nckm/english 06-235-3535138, Shengli Rd., Tainan City
Southern Taiwan
Hospital Website Telephone/Address
Lotung Poh-Ai
Hospitalhttp://www.pohai.org.tw/
03-954-3131
83, Nanchang St., Luodong Town, Yilan
County
Buddhist Tzu Chi
General Hospital
http://www.tzuchi.com.
tw/tzuchi_en
038-561-825
707, Sec. 3, Zhongyang Rd., Hualien
City
Eastern Taiwan
Hospital Gradation and FeesGraded Medical Care with Convenient, Reasonable Services
In line with the implementation of the National Health Insurance referral system,
hospital contracts have been divided into four grades: medical centers, regional
hospitals, area hospitals, and basic-level medical institutions. You can tell the
grade of a medical facility from the NHI logo hanging at its entrance.
When you seek medical care with your NHI card, in addition to the payment
made by the NHI, you will also be responsible for paying the registration fee
(not within the scope of NHI payment) plus partial payment (including a basiccharge plus partial payment for drugs, rehabilitation, and hospitalization). These
payments vary according to the grade of the hospital and are imposed primarily
to encourage the public to appreciate their medical resources. For the schedule
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of partial payments, please consult the Bureau of National Health Insurance
website.
Hospital Registration Fees Unit: NT$
Grade of Facility Outpatient Treatment Emergency Treatment
Medical Center 50~300 450
Regional Hospital 50~250 300
Area Hospital 50~200 150
Basic-level Medical
Institution50~200 150
▼ Bureau of National Health Insurance, Information for Foreigners:http://www.nhi.gov.tw/english
Protector of Community Health
Health clinics are Taiwan’s most basic medical institutions; every township,
city, and district throughout the island has one. For remote areas far from large
hospitals, health clinics are the rst line of public health protection, providing
a full range of timely medical services, including outpatient treatment, general
health examinations, preventive immunization, cancer screening, well-baby
information, and chronic disease prevention, among other healthcare services.
They also promote adult health examinations, communicable disease prevention,
health education, child health management, health inspection, and home care.
▼ Health Bureaus and Clinics in Taiwan: http://www.doh.gov.tw/healthofce/ (Chinese only)
Chinese MedicineLooking, Listening, Asking, Pulse-taking for Maintenance of Health
Traditional Chinese medicine represents a healthcare system
with a very long history of development. The Department
of Health set up a Committee on Chinese Medicine and
Pharmacy in 1995 to promote the modernization andinternationalization of this ancient practice. The people of
Taiwan have faith in both Western and Chinese medicine, and
both are encompassed in NHI medical payments. In addition
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to independent Chinese medicine clinics, many hospitals
also have Chinese medicine outpatient departments andsome provide English-language consultation services.
Combined Chinese/Western medical treatment has
become a new trend, bringing together the features of
Western medical therapy with auxiliary Chinese medical
treatments that are known to be effective to provide a
greater diversity of care.
▼ Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy Information: http://www.
ccmp.gov.tw/en/
Chinese Medicine Hospitals and Clinics that Offer English Consultation
Hospital or Clinic Website Telephone/Address
Department of Traditional
Medicine, Taipei Medical
University Hospital
http://www.tmch.org.tw/02-5552-2850
252, Wuxing St., Taipei City
Chinese Medicine Center,
Taipei City Hospitalhttp://temp.tpech.gov.tw/
02-2388-7088
100, Kunming St., Taipei City
Chang Gung Memorial
Hospital, Taoyuan Branch
http://www2.cgmh.org.tw/
eng2002/index.asp
03-319-6200
123, Dinghu Rd., J iulu
Village, Guishan Township, Taoyuan County
Department of Chinese
Medicine, China Medical
University Hospital
http://www.cmuh.org.tw/
htdocs/english/e_index.
htm
04-2205-2121
2, Yude Rd., Taichung
Department of Chinese
Medicine, Taichung Tzu
Chi Hospital
http://www.tzuchi.com.tw/
tzuchi%5Fen/
04-3606-0666
66, Sec. 1, Fengxing Rd.,
Tanzi Township, Taichung
County
Kaohsiung Municipal
Chinese Medical Hospital
http://www.kmcmh.gov.tw/
synopsisE.htm
07-761-3186
6, Fucheng St., Kaohsiung
City
Department of Traditional
Chinese Medicine,
Kaohsiung Medical
University Hospital
http://www.kmuh.org.tw/
english/
07-312-1101 ext. 6410
100, Ziyou 1st Rd., Kaohsiung
City
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Drug SafetyGet Proper Medicine with a Prescription
Taiwan practices a system of separated medicine and pharmacy, so in additionto the pharmacies that operate inside some hospitals, patients can go to outside
pharmacies to have their prescriptions fil led. Drugs
are generally divided into
“prescription drugs” and
“non-prescription drugs;”
the former can be obtainedonly with a prescription
written by a doctor, whilethe latter can be obtainedand used under consultationwith a qualified pharmacist
in a drug store.
Refll Prescriptions
Patients of stabilized chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure
can ask their doctors to write a rell prescription that is good for one to three
months, and can then get their medication at neighborhood drug stores. This
avoids repeated trips to the doctors and allows more efficient use of medical
resources.
Medical Tourism The quality of Taiwan’s healthcare hardware, software, and services is fully up
to world standards, and the cost of medical care is reasonable. This gives the
island’s healthcare a strong international competitive edge, and the authorities
are boosting the internationalization of healthcare services and the combination
of tourism with such non-essential medical procedures such as physical
examinations, cosmetic surgery, dental treatment, LASIK eye treatment, andChinese medical treatment. As they enjoy Taiwan’s beautiful scenery and
delicious cuisine, tourists can improve their health at the same time!
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▲Currency and Money Exchange
▲ Traveler’s Check
▲Opening an Account
▲
Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) ▲Credit Card
▲Internet Banking
Taiwan has almost as many banks as it has convenience stores, with 37
domestic banks, 32 foreign banks, and a total of more than 3,000 branches
providing deposits and withdrawals, remittances, loans, bills collection, andtrading in all kinds of nancial products. In addition, approximately 1,300 post
ofces also provide savings, remittance, and other nancial services. Banking
hours are 9:00 - 15:30, and post ofces are generally open 8:00 - 17:30. The
banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but there are plenty of ATMs
providing services 24 hours a day, every day.
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Currency and Money ExchangeCurrency
The currency used in Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$), and the basic unit
is Yuan. Bank notes come in denominations of NT$2,000, NT$1,000, NT$500,
NT$200, and NT$100 (NT$2,000 and NT$200 bills are very rare, however),
all having different sizes, colors, and designs. Coins come in denominations of
NT$50, NT$20, NT$10, NT$5, and NT$1.
NT$2,000
NT$1,000
NT$500
NT$200
NT$100
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Money Exchange
Foreigners who come to Taiwan to sightsee or live and need to exchange foreign
cash or traveler’s checks for New Taiwan Dollars can go to an authorized foreign
exchange bank or a bank that is authorized to deal in foreign cash and traveler’s
checks. The foreign currencies that a bank can handle, the fees it charges, and
their exchange rates are not exactly the same. There may even be a difference in
currencies handled by a headquarters bank and its branches. Checking rst on
the Internet, and then by telephone, are recommended. Foreigners should present
their passports or Alien Resident
Certificates when exchanging money,
and the bank will collect a small
processing fee. International tourist
hotels also provide exchange services.
Changing on the black market could
lead to being cheated or running afoul
of the law.
With the promulgation of the “Rules
for the Establishment of Designated
Foreign Currency Exchange Bureaus
by the Bank of Taiwan, and for Dealingin Foreign Currency” in February
2006, tourist hotels, travel agencies,
department stores, handicraft stores,
NT$50 NT$20 NT$10
NT$5 NT$1
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jewelry stores, convenience stores, national scenic area administrations, visitor
centers, railway stations, temples, and museums, along with other organizationsthat provide services to foreign travelers in Taiwan as well as ordinary hotels and
stores in remote areas, are also allowed to apply for handling foreign exchange.
Except for tourist hotels, establishments that exchange money display a standard
“Money Exchanger” sign, in Chinese and English, outside their doors. For the
rate of exchange, check a bank website.
Foreign Exchange Banks Designated by the Central Bank (DBU)
Bank Telephone Website
Bank of Taiwan 0800-025168 http://www.bot.com.tw/English
Taiwan CooperativeBank
0800-033175http://www.tcb-bank.com.tw/tcb/home/frame_eng.htm
First Bank 02-2348-1111 http://www.rstbank.com.tw/en_index.html
Chang Hwa Bank 0800-365889https://www.chb.com.tw/wps/wcm/connect/
web/common/English
Hua Nan Commercial
Bank02-2181-0101 http://www.hncb.com.tw/eng
Shanghai Commercial
and Savings Bank0800-003111
http://www.scsb.com.tw/english/
eng_default.jsp
Citibank Taiwan 02-2576-8000http://www.citibank.com.tw/tw_citi_eng.
html
Land Bank of Taiwan 02-2348-3456 http://www.landbank.com.tw
Cathay United Bank 0800-818001https://www.cathaybk.com.tw/cathaybk/
english/eindex.htm
Mega International
Commercial Bank0800-016168 https://www.megabank.com.tw/en/
Traveler’s Check
Not many general businesses in Taiwan accept traveler’s checks. We recommendthat you take your passport and identity documents with you, and exchange your
traveler’s checks for New Taiwan Dollars at a bank. Most banks provide this
service.
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Opening an AccountOpening an NT Dollar deposit
account in Taiwan is quite simple.Just take your passport bearing a
legal entry visa (or stamp), together
with an ARC (if you haven’t yet
received your ARC, go to a county/
city service center of the NationalImmigration Agency and apply
for a “Record of ID Number in
the ROC” to use as a substitute).
In general, when you open an
account you can apply for a bank card at the same time for deposit, withdrawal
or transfering funds. Different banks use different procedures; for details, check
with the individual bank.
Using Bank Cards in Taiwan
Withdrawal
Restrictions
Withdrawals are in multiples of NT$100; maximum
withdrawal per transaction is NT$30,000 (NT$20,000
for interbank withdrawal), and maximum withdrawal per
day is NT$100,000.
Funds Transfer
Restrictions
Transfers are limited to NT$30,000 per day (withoutprior arrangement); transfers of more than NT$30,000
must be prearranged with the bank in which the account
resides, the maximum transfer per transaction is NT$2
million. (Each bank sets its own daily maximum for
transfers.)
Card Replacement
Process
If you lose your bank card, you can use your bank’s 24-
hour lost-card telephone line to report your lost card
and stop payment. You also need to ll out a lost-card
and stop-payment form as soon as possible.
Card Replacement
Fees
Different banks collect different fees for card
application, lost card, and replacement card; for details,check with the individual bank.
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Automatic Teller Machine (ATM)Outside of banks, you can find ATMs in major railway stations, airports,
convenience stores, petrol stations, and large shops, providing 24-hour service.
Besides withdrawing cash, to transfer funds, and
pay taxes, a utility bill, telecommunications bill,transportation fee or ne, tuition, credit-card bill or
insurance premium, all you need to do is go to an
ATM.
If you make an interbank withdrawal (that is,
withdrawal from an ATM that does not belong to
your bank) you will be charged a small fee for each
transaction. Most ATMs offer interface in bothChinese and English, making them easy to use.
Credit CardsForeign residents can apply for international credit cards in Taiwan without
regard to their length of stay. In general, a copy of your passport and ARC,
along with a completed application form, are required. Each issuing bank has
its own rules about guarantors; and the period of validity of your card, and its
charge limit, will be determined by such factors as your residence, income, and
assessment of your debt repayment ability.
Internet BankingMost of Taiwan’s major banks offer
Internet banking services. Foreigners
who have accounts in local banks can
go personally to the bank in which
they have an account with their valid
passport, ARC (or if they have not yet
received their ARC, a “Record of ID
Number in the ROC” obtained from acounty/city service center of the National
Immigration Agency), and specimen
chop (or signature), and apply to use its Internet banking services.
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▲Work Permits for Foreign Professionals
▲Courtesy Treatment for Foreign Professionals in Taiwan
▲Work Permits for Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students
▲
Working in Taiwan: Rights and Obligations ▲Labor Protection
▲Investing in Taiwan
The government has adopted a number of measures to attract foreign
professionals to work in Taiwan, including the simplification of visa, workpermit, and resident permit application procedures. Three courtesy cards were
also introduced in 2009: Employment Pass Card, Academic and Commercial
Travel Card, and Permanent Resident Card. A related labor insurance system
is also being promoted with the aim of creating a safe and convenient working
environment for foreign professionals.
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Work Permits for Foreign ProfessionalsA “One-stop Center for Work Permits applications for Foreign Professionals”
was set up by the Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) on January 15, 2004 to make
application procedures easier for foreigners. With the exception of professionals
who need to obtain professional licenses before applying for a work permit,
such as doctors, lawyers, airline pilots, and other foreign professionals can
apply directly to the CLA through their employers. There are, however, a few
exceptions; employers of foreign sailors, for example, must apply to the Ministry
of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), and employers located in
Science Parks and Export Processing Zones who hire foreign professional
technical personnel must apply to the Science Park Administration or the Export
Processing Zone Administration respectively.
The employers of foreigners who come to work in Taiwan must submit
applications for work permits, together with required documentation to the
competent authority. However, for foreigners who are married to local nationals
and have established residence in Taiwan; consultants and research workers hired
by government agencies and academic research institutions under government
jurisdiction; and lecturers and academic researchers on
short-term stays of up to six months who are hired by
public and legally registered private universities with the
approval of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)
need not apply for work permits.
Work permits for foreign professionals are valid for
a maximum of three years; if further employment isneeded, the employer may apply for an extension fourmonths prior to expiration of the original work permit.
After a foreign professional receives permission to work in Taiwan, prior to his
or her arrival, he or she should apply to an overseas consulate or representativeoffice of the Republic of China for a resident visa. Those who are already in
Taiwan can apply to an office of the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA),
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for the change of a resident visa, and then go to the
National Immigration Agency (NIA) to apply for an alien resident certicate. Aforeign professional whose employer applies for an extension prior to expiration
of his or her original work permit may continue working in Taiwan without
having to leave the country and then return.
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Foreign Professional Issuing Agency
A.) Professional or technical workers; B.) Ranking executives
of enterprises invested in or established with government
approval by overseas Chinese or foreign nationals; C.)
Schoolteachers; D.) Full-time foreign language teachers in
supplementary schools registered in accordance with the
Supplementary and Continuing Education Law; E.) Athletic
coaches and athletes; F.) Religious, art, and performance
workers; G.) Contract performance workers; and H.) Foreign
and overseas Chinese students, and students from Hong
Kong and Macau
Council of Labor Affairs,
Executive Yuan
Foreign sailorsMinistry of Transportation
and Communications
Foreign professionals and technical personnel hired by
enterprises in Science Parks
Science Park
Administration
Foreign professionals and technical personnel hired by
enterprises in Export Processing Zones
Export Processing Zone
Administration, Ministry
of Economic Affairs
Courtesy Treatment for Foreign Professionals in TaiwanEmployment Pass Card
The Employment Pass Card is issued
to foreign workers of a professional
or technical nature and combines thefunct ions of a res ident v isa , work
pe rmit , ARC, and re -entry pe rmi t. It
is issued by the National Immigration
Agency. Applications for working inTaiwan must conform to the types of work listed in Article 46, Paragraph 1,
Subparagraph 1 through Subparagraph 6 of the Employment Service Act. For
professionals who are not in Taiwan, applications must be submitted by the
Categories of Work Permits for Foreign Professionals, and
Issuing Agencies
▼Bureau of Employment and Vocational Training, Council of Labor Affairs:
http://www.evta.gov.tw/eng
▼Foreign Professional Work Permit Area:
http://www.evta.gov.tw/eng/topicsite/topic_index.asp
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Qualications for the Employment Pass Card.Professional or technical work.
.Executives of enterprises invested in or established by overseas Chinese or foreign
nationals with approval from the government.
. Teachers in the following schools:
1. Teachers in public or legally registered private schools at the college level or above,
and schools for foreign residents.
2. Teachers of qualied foreign-language courses of public or legally registered privateschools at the senior high level or below.
3. Teachers in the bilingual departments of public or legally registered private
experimental senior high schools, or in bilingual schools.
.Full-time foreign-language teachers in legally registered short-time supplementary
schools.
.Athletic coaches and athletes.
.Religious, art, and performance workers.
.Consultants or research workers hired by government agencies or government
academic research institutions.
▼ National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior: http://www.immigration.gov.tw
▼Employment Pass Card Application for Foreign Professionals:http://www.immigration.gov.tw/immig_eng/aspcode/main4.asp
Academic and Business Travel Card
International elites who qualify under the “Operation Directions for Issuance of
the Academic and Business Travel Card and the Implementation of Expedited
Immigration Clearance,” and whose primary purpose in entering Taiwan is
not employment, may apply to NIA for
Academic and Business Travel Cards. The
cards are valid for three years; they maynot be extended, but those who wish to
stay in Taiwan for longer than three yearsmay apply for new cards. The cards allowunlimited entry into and exit from Taiwanfor stays of up to 30 days per time, and
professionals themselves, their employers, or their agents, together with required
documentation and fees, to an ROC consulate or representative ofce overseas.For professionals who are already in Taiwan, applications must be submitted
by their employers or agents, together with required documentation and fees, to
NIA.
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Work Permits for Overseas Chinese and Foreign StudentsForeign students and overseas Chinese students may submit work permit
applications to the CLA, in accordance with their status, with a completedapplication form and required documentation, and with the permission of their
schools. After obtaining work permits, they may engage in various types of
legal employment in Taiwan. The work permits have a maximum validity of six
months (those who apply in the rst semester will receive work permits that are
valid until March 31 the next year; those who apply in the second semester will
get permits valid until September 30 the same year). With the exception of the
summer vacation period, holders of these work permits may work a maximum
of 16 hours per week. Foreign students, overseas Chinese students with ROC
passports, and foreign students of Chinese ethnicity who wish to apply for work
permits can nd out more information by visiting the website of the Bureau of
Employment and Vocational Training (http://www.evta.gov.tw/eng).
▼Foreign Workers for Special Professions or Technical Assignments (White Collar):
http://www.evta.gov.tw/eng/topicsite/topic_index.asp
▼Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission: http://www.ocac.gov.tw/english/
▼Information for Foreigners: http://iff.immigration.gov.tw
holders also enjoy expedited immigration clearance. During periods of stay in
Taiwan the cards may also be viewed as work permits that allow their holdersto engage in such business and academic activities as contract performance,
lecturing, and business or technical guidance.
▼ National Immigration Agency, Ministry of the Interior: http://www.immigration.gov.tw
▼Information for Foreigners Applying for Academic and Business Travel Cards:
http://www.immigration.gov.tw/immig_eng/aspcode/main4.asp
Working in Taiwan: Rights and ObligationsRegular Medical Examination
Foreigners applying to be teachers in supplementary schools in Taiwan must
attach a certicate of medical examination performed within three months and
approved by the Department of Health (DOC); if the medical examination is
performed overseas, it must be validated by an overseas ROC representative
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Personal Tax Preferences
To strengthen the willingness of foreigners to live and work in Taiwan, the
Ministry of Finance (MOF) implemented the “Scope of Application for Tax
Preferences Provided to Foreign Professionals” on January 1, 2008. Foreign
ofce. For foreign workers who enter Taiwan, their employer must arrange for
them to take medical examinations at a hospital designated by the DOH withinthree working days after entering Taiwan, and within 30 days before or after
the date on which they have been in Taiwan for six months, 18 months, and 30
months.
Visa
Foreigners who have obtained work permits from the CLA should apply for
visas at ROC overseas ofces, prior to traveling to Taiwan. If they have already
entered Taiwan, they should consult with a nearby ofce of the BOCA.
▼ Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.boca.gov.tw/
Alien Resident Certifcate (ARC)
Foreigners intending to reside in Taiwan should submit an application for an
ARC, together with required documentation, to a County/City Service Center of
NIA within 15 days after entering Taiwan.
▼ National Immigration Agency: http://www.immigration.gov.tw
▼ International Community Service Hotline: 0800-024111
Salary Income and Tax Payment
Tax must be paid on salary income earned in Taiwan. The ling month is May.Those who work legally in Taiwan and stay on the island for less than 183 days
within a tax year (January 1—December 31) are taxed as non-residents; those
who earn no more than 1.5 times the minimum wage (that is, no more than
NT$25,920 per month) are taxed a rate of 6% of salary income; those who earn
more than that are taxed at 20%. Those who work and live in Taiwan for 183
days or more within a taxable year are taxed as residents at a rate of 6%-40%.
▼ National Tax Administration Toll-free Hotline: 0800-000321
▼ eTax Portal, Ministry of Finance: http://www.etax.nat.gov.tw/
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Labor ProtectionLabor Insurance
All foreigners who hold ARCs and work permits must participate in National
Health Insurance (NHI, please see the Healthcare chapter); and, to further protect
the interests of employees, they need to join Labor Insurance. Labor insurance in
Taiwan is divided into two major categories: workers with xed employers are
insured through their companies, and workers without xed employers must join
a union and be insured through the union.
Labor insurance premiums are paid as a ratio of the worker’s monthly insurance
salaries, with the employer paying 70%, the government subsidizing 10%, and
the worker paying 20%. Coverage includes injury and illness, loss of function,
Agency Telephone Address
Foreign Taxpayers Section,
Services Division, Taipei
National Tax Administration
02-2311-37112, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd., Taipei
City
National Tax Administration
of Northern Taiwan Province
03-339-3789
ext. 1430
15F., 286, Sec. 3, Sanmin Rd.,
Taoyuan City
National Tax Administration
of Southern Taiwan Province
06-222-3111
ext. 12036-17F., 7, Fubei St., Tainan City
Foreign Taxpayers Section,
Services Division, Kaohsiung
National Tax Administration
07-725-6600
ext. 7020, 7021
148, Guangzhou 1stSt.,
Kaohsiung City
Tax Information
professionals eligible for these preferences are
allowed to list round-trip travel costs paid by thecompany for themselves and their dependents,home-leave travel costs, moving costs, utilities
fees, cleaning costs, telephone fees, rental costs,
the cost of renovating rented premises, and
children’s educational costs as expenses that canbe deducted from taxable income.
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childbirth, death, old-age pension, and medical costs resulting from occupational
accidents. Foreign workers enjoy the same benets as domestic workers. ▼ Council of Labor Affairs: http://www.cla.gov.tw/en/
▼ Bureau of Employment and Vocational Training, Council of Labor Affairs:
http://www.evta.gov.tw/eng/
Investing in TaiwanTaiwan lies at the hub connecting Europe, America,
Japan, and the emerging markets of the Asia-Pacic
region; it is a center of high-tech OEM/ODM
manufacturing, and an R&D and testing center
for Chinese markets all over the world. With theliberalization of economic and trade relations with
China, Taiwan is better situated to serve as a key link
to the China market and to global deployment for
multinational enterprises, making it an indispensable
partner in the Asia-Pacific for companies from all
over the world.
The MOEA operates the Invest in Taiwan portal
website to provide investors with the information
they need for the different stages of investment
evaluation. This is the gateway where investors from
all over the world can learn about Taiwan’s investment environment. Two major sections of the website, “Investment Environment” and “Investment Guide,”
give clear and complete information on Taiwan’s manpower resources, tax
system, investment incentives, investment regulations, and operating locations,
among other subjects, and an interactive Taiwan map introduces the investment
environments and opportunities of the island’s different counties and cities. A
“Help with Your Investment” section offers customized investment procedures
and related forms depending on the type of investor, amount of investment,
and operating location. Investors can learn what they need to know in the FAQ
section, and can use the “Contact Us” service area to contact the Department of
Investment Services of MOEA and have a designated person provide consultation
and assistance about investing in Taiwan.
▼ Invest in Taiwan portal site: http://investintaiwan.nat.gov.tw/en/
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▲ Foreign Schools
▲ Taiwan Education Centers
▲ Study in Taiwan
▲ Scholarships in Taiwan
▲ Studying Chinese in Taiwan
Taiwan’s universities are vigorously promoting a policy of internationalizationand enhancing competitiveness in response to the trends toward globalization.
They are offering scholarships to encourage foreign students to come and study
in Taiwan and are establishing centers of Chinese studies to promote cultural
and educational exchange. In addition, a friendly international living environment
is created to attract international talent through the establishment of foreign
schools so that foreigners will not worry about their children’s education.
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Foreign SchoolsTaiwan currently has 19 foreign schools: 12
American schools, 3 Japanese schools, 2 Korean
schools, 1 Dutch school, and 1 European school (with
German, British, French, and senior high branches).
These schools offer education from kindergarten
through the 12th grade, depending on the school, and
are located in Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Taichung
County, and Kaohsiung City and County. For
qualifications of entry, and registration and tuition
fees, consult the individual schools.
Foreign Schools in Taiwan
Location School Program Telephone Website
Taipei
City
(8 schools)
Taipei American
School
Kindergarten
through 12th
grade
02-2873-9900http://www.tas.edu.
tw
Grace Christian
Academy
Kindergarten
through 9th
grade
02-2785-7233http://www.gcatai-
pei.org
DominicanInternational School
Kindergarten
through 12th grade
02-2533-8451 http://www.dishs.tp.edu.tw
Morrison Academy
– Bethany Campus
Kindergarten
through 9th
grade
02-2365-9691http://bethany.mca.
org.tw
Taipei Adventist
American School
First through 8th
grade02-2861-6400
http://www.taas-
taiwan.com
Taipei European
School
Kindergarten
through 13th
grade
02-2862-2920http://www.taipeieu-
ropeanschool.com
Taipei J apanese
School
First through 9th
grade02-2872-3801
http://www.taipeijs.
org
Taipei Korean
School
Kindergarten
through 6th
grade
02-2303-9126http://taipeikoes.
com
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Note: Last updated on March 31, 2009 (For details, consult Ministry of Education website)
▼Ministry of Education Global Information website:
http://english.moe.gov.tw/
▼Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission: http://www.ocac.gov.tw/english/
Location School Program Telephone Website
Hsinchu
City
(3 schools)
Hsinchu American
School
Kindergarten
through 12th
grade
03-520-3211http://www.has.
hc.edu.tw
Hsinchu
International School
Kindergarten
through 12th
grade
03-538-8113http://www.hdis.
hc.edu.tw
Pacic American
School
First through
12th grades03-571-7070
http://pacicameri-
can.org
Taichung
City
(2 schools)
American School in
Taichung
First through
12th grade04-2239-7532
http://www.ast.
tc.edu.tw
Morrison Academy
Kindergarten
through 12th
grade
04-2297-3927 http://k8.mca.org.twhttp://hs.mca.org.tw
Taichung
County
(1 school)
Taichung J apanese
School
First through 9th
grade04-2567-2079
http://tjs97.myweb.
hinet.net
Kaohsiung
City
(4 schools)
Kaohsiung
American School
Kindergarten
through 12th
grade
07-583-0112http://www.kas.
kh.edu.tw
Dominican School
Kaohsiung
Kindergarten
through 6th
grade
07-552-3989 http://www.dskg.org
Kaohsiung J apanese School
First through 9th grades
07-224-9314http://takaojs.hihosting.hinet.net
Kaohsiung Korean
School
Kindergarten
through 6th
grade
07- 551-3918 --
Kaohsiung
County
(1 school)
Morrison Academy
Kaohsiung
Kindergarten
through 9th
grade
07-356-1190http://kaohsiung.
mca.org.tw
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Taiwan Education Centers Overseas (Last updated: May 1, 2009)
Taiwan Education CentersTo expand the recruitment of foreign students to study in Taiwan and to promote
the study of the Chinese language, the Ministry of Education (MOE) encourages
domestic universities to set up“Taiwan education centers” overseas
to offer Chinese-language courses
and Chinese-language proficiency
testing, provide information on higher
education in Taiwan, and encourage
foreign students to come and study
in Taiwan. Such centers have beenestablished in seven cities in Thailand,Vi e t nam, Mal ays i a , Mongo l i a ,
and Korea, providing international
education and exchange services.
Establishing
SchoolCountry/City
Telephone
(Taiwan)
Telephone
(Overseas)Website
National
Taiwan
Normal
University
Thailand/
Bangkok
02-2363-7559
ext. 22+66-2-6670183
http://www.Taiwan-
center.com
National
Chung Hsing
University
Thailand/
Chiang Mai
04-2284-0206
ext. 25+66-53-873181
http://www.tec.mju.
ac.th/
Wenzao
Ursuline
College of
Languages
Vietenam/
Hanoi
07-342-6031
ext. 3203+84-4-33535118
http://cfd.wtuc.edu.
tw/survey/ctet/index
National
Chi Nan
University
Vietnam/
Ho Chi
Minh City
049-291-0960
ext. 2561+84-08-39103105
http://www.techcmc.
com.vn
NationalChanghua
University
of Education
Malaysia/
Kuala Lumpur
04-723-2105
ext. 5452
+603-5121-3100
ext. 114
http://www.cts.edu.
my/educenter/index.
htm
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Study in Taiwan
“Foreign students” refers to those without ROC nationality and without OverseasChinese ID. Under the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking
Studies in Taiwan, foreign students should apply directly to their preferred
schools at the designated times and submit all necessary documentation. Those
who are approved will be issued letters of admission. Foreign students who
already have legal resident status in Taiwan and seek admission to elementary or
high school can go to a school near where they live.
With the exception of those who are applying to master’s or more advanced
programs, foreign students who complete a course of study in Taiwan and wish
to continue with the next course can apply under the same conditions as local
students. For more information on schooling conditions and information onapplication for admission, visit the Foreign Students section of the website of the
Bureau of International Cultural and Educational Relations (http://english.moe.
gov.tw).
Establishing
School Country/City
Telephone
(Taiwan)
Telephone
(Overseas) Website
Ming
Chuan
University
Mongolia/
Ulaanbaatar
03-350-7001
ext. 3705+976-9980-6188
http://www1.mcu.edu.
tw/Apps/SB/SB_Site.
aspx?PageID=583
Ming
Chuan
University
Korea/Seoul02-2882-4564
ext. 8317+82-2-2757-9371
http://www1.mcu.edu.
tw/Apps/SB/SB_Site.
aspx?PageID=583
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Scholarships in TaiwanThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA),
National Science Council (NSC), and Ministry of Education (MOE) have jointly
established Taiwan Scholarships to encourage outstanding foreign students
(excluding those from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau) to come and
pursue degree programs in Taiwan. The MOFA offers scholarships to students
from diplomatic allies and other friendly countries; MOE and NSC scholarships
help students from other countries.
For details on the types of degrees, quotas, amount of scholarship, application procedures, and other information, please consult an ROC overseas embassy or
representative ofce. For information on
the embassy or ofces close to you, visit
the ROC’s MOFA website and click on
“List of Embassies & Missions Abroad.”
For more informat ion on Taiwan
Scholarships, visit the website of Taiwan
Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment
Scholarship Ofce at http://scholar.cher.
ntnu.edu.tw/TSP or call (02) 2321-1795
ext. 18.
Schools that Admit Foreign Students
Each college and university sets its own rules, qualications, and methods for the admission of foreign students. For details, please contact the school of your
choice directly.
▼For a list of colleges and universities in Taiwan that accept foreign students, visit thiswebsite: http://www.taiwanembassy.org/public/Attachment/66711463471.doc
Information for Foreign Students in Taiwan ▼Information for Foreigners website: http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/enfront/student.php
▼Bureau of International Cultural and Educational Relations, Ministry of Education:http://english.moe.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=1
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Scholarships Offered by Different Institutions
Name Recipient Amount
Ministry of
Foreign Affairs
Scholarship
Primarily countries having
diplomatic ties with the ROC;
for university and graduate
courses.
NT$30,000 per month, plus
round-trip economy-class air
ticket for most direct route to
Taiwan.
Ministry of
Economic
Affairs
Scholarships
Countries outside those
provided scholarships by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs; for
graduate programs in high-
tech science, engineering,
medicine, and agriculture.
NT$30,000 per month.
NationalScience
Council
Scholarships
Countries outside thoseprovided scholarships by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs; for
graduate programs.
NT$30,000 per month.
Ministry of
Education
Scholarships
Countries outside those
provided scholarships by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
for university and graduate
programs.
NT$25,000 per month, for
university and pre-university
language programs; NT$30,000
per month, for graduate
programs.
▼ Bureau of International Cultural and Educational Relations: http://english.moe.gov.tw/
▼ Study in Taiwan website: http://www.studyintaiwan.org
▼ Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mofa.gov.tw/webapp/mp?mp=6
Studying Chinese in TaiwanColleges and universities all over Taiwan have
set up Chinese-language centers with long-term
Chinese-language curricula. A few examples
are the Mandarin Training Center at NTNU,
Language Center at NTU, Language Center at
NCHU, and Chinese Language Education Center
at NTUE. There are also Chinese-language educational institutions, approved by MOE, that support university Chinese-language education; these include the
Chientan Overseas Youth Activity Center and the Language Training and Testing
Center.
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Location Education Center Website Telephone
National Central University (NCU),
Language Center
http://www.lc.ncu.
edu.tw/main/clp/
03-422-7151
ext. 33807
National Taipei University of Education
(NTUE), Chinese Language Education
Center
http://r9.ntue.edu.
tw/
02-2732-1104
ext. 3331, 2025
National Taiwan University (NTU),
Language Center, Chinese Language
Division, Language Center
http://homepage.
ntu.edu.tw/~cld222/02-3366-3417
National Taiwan University,
International Chinese LanguageProgram http://iclp.ntu.edu.tw 02-2363-9123
National Taiwan Normal University
(NTNU), Mandarin Center
http://www.mtc.
ntnu.edu.tw/02-232-18457
National Chiao Tung University
(NCTU), Chinese Language Center
http://aadm.nctu.
edu.tw/mandarin/03-513-1231
National Chengchi University, Chinese
Language Center
http://mandarin.
nccu.edu.tw/02-2938-71411
Chinese Culture University, Mandarin
Learning Center
http://mlc.sce.pccu.
edu.tw
02-2700-5858
ext. 8131-8137
Tamkang University, Division of
Continuing Education, ChineseLanguage Center
http://www.dce.tku.edu.tw 02-2321-6320ext. 24, 34
Fu J en Catholic University, Language
Center
http://www.lc.fju.
edu.tw
02-2905-2414/
02-2905-3721
Ming Chuan University, Mandarin
Studies & Culture Center
http://www.mcu.
edu.tw/admin/mscc/
english/index.htm
02-2882-4564
ext. 8321
Kainan University, Chinese Learning
Center
http://www.knu.edu.
tw/CLC/
03-341-2500
ext. 4639, 4640
Chung Yuan Christian University,
Center of Mandarin Learning
http://www.cycu.
edu.tw/cycu/cce/
mandarin/
03-265-1308
Chung Hua University, Language
Centre
http://international.
chu.edu.tw/03-518-6176
Technology and Science Institute of
Northern Taiwan, Mandarin Center
http://www.tsint.
edu.tw/chinese/
02-2892-7154
ext. 2730
Universities wi th At tached Chinese Language Centers
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Location Education Center Website Telephone
National Chung Hsing University
(NCHU), Language Center
http://www.nchu.
edu.tw/~cnpm/chi-
nese/index_en.htm
04-2284-0326
ext. 399
Tunghai University, Chinese Language
Center
http://www2.thu.
edu.tw/~clc/04-2359-0259
Feng Chia University, Chinese
Language Center
http://www.clc.fcu.
edu.tw
04-2451-7250
ext. 5871
Providence University, Chinese
Language Education Centerhttp://clec.pu.edu.tw 04-2664-5009
National Kaohsiung Normal University,
Center of Language and Culture
Teaching
http://www.nknu.
edu.tw/~clct/
07-342-6031
ext. 3303, 3302
National Cheng Kung University,
Chinese Language Center
http://kclc.ncku.edu.
tw
07-717-2930
ext. 2603~2605
National Sun Yat-sen University,
Chinese Language Center
http://www2.nsysu.
edu.tw/CLC
07-525-2000
ext. 3030, 3031
National University of Kaohsiung,
Chinese Language Center
http://www2.nuk.
edu.tw/clc/chinese/
index.htm
07-591-9261
National Pingtung University of
Education, Language Center
http://b037.npue.
edu.tw/front/bin/
home.phtml
08-722-6141
ext. 24000~24002
Southern Taiwan University, Chinese
Language Center
http://clc.stut.edu.
tw/
06-253-3131
ext. 6010, 6011
Wenzao Ursuline College of
Languages, Center of Chinese
Language
http://c016.
wtuc.edu.tw/
front/bin/cglist.
phtml?Category=39
07-342-6031
ext. 3303, 3302
Tzu Chi University, Center for
Language Studies
http://www.lan-
guage.tcu.edu.tw/
03-8572-677
ext. 1681, 1682
Fo Guang University, Chinese
Language Instruction Center
http://www.fgu.edu.
tw/~chinlang/clic.
htm
03-931-3343
ext. 1562
C ent r al T ai w an
S o ut h er nT ai w an
E a s t er n
T ai w an
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