Travel advice for Taiwan.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Taiwan.

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Taiwan
Import local currency up to TWD 60'000.00, for higher amounts permission of the Central Bank required
Import foreign currency unlimited; USD 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Export local currency up to TWD 60'000.00, for higher amounts permission of the Central Bank required
Export foreign currency unlimited; USD 10'000.00 or more must be declared

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+ 7 h / + 6 h during our summer time

Capital

Taipei

National language

Official language

Mandarin

Voltage

110 volt / adapter required

Opening hours

Banks

9.00 - 15.30 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 12.00 h (Sat)

Stores

10.00 - 22.00 h (Mon - Sat)

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 6 months or more after arrival, return or onward travel ticket and sufficient funds for stays up to 30 days (extension of stay not possible).
For longer stays, please direct your inquiries to the diplomatic representation of the country.

Health situation
  • Do not drink tap water.

  • Mosquito protection advised.

  • Risk of dengue fever.

  • Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • International driver's license required.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.2 ‰.

Country code for calling Switzerland

002 41 (tralasciare lo zero della rete Svizzera)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Taipei, Trade Office Swiss Industries, Room 3101, 31st Floor, 333 Keelung Road, Sec. 1
Tel. +886 2 2720 1001

Other information

This country is in an active earthquake zone.

Special legal regulations

Severe penalties for violations of drug laws (up to life imprisonment/death penalty).

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Important

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