Last Update: November 17th, 2023

 

As of November 2023, the Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency R.O.C (Taiwan) has introduced an Online Arrival Card for passengers, facilitating a more convenient entry into Taiwan. To complete the Online Arrival Card, please visit the following link.

 

General Requirements

Officials in Taiwan has lifted a COVID-19-related facemask requirement on public transport from April 17. Effectively, individuals do not need to wear a facemask, except in some indoor settings like medical and care facilities. The government continues to recommend individuals with fever or respiratory symptoms, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems to wear a facemask in crowded places.

 

Domestic Measures

COVID-19 patients with mild or no symptoms do not need to report their positive tests or undergo isolation. They are, however, advised to minimize outdoor activity until a negative test is returned or at least ten days have passed since their positive test. Officials also recommend symptomatic patients resume outdoor activity with a facemask once they turn asymptomatic or afebrile. However, these advisories are not enforceable and violations will not attract penalties. Individuals with complications or severe symptoms due to COVID-19 infections must seek medical attention.

 

 

International Measures

Taiwan permits entry without quarantine for approved entrants. Passengers must take a self-administered RAT if they develop COVID-19 symptoms during the seven-day self-health monitoring period.

 

Hong Kong and Macau residents may enter Taiwan. Residents from these territories may apply for individual entry permits, instead of groups of at least five people. Hong Kong and Macau passport holders can apply for an entry permit at Taiwan's National Immigration Agency website by clicking here. Foreign passport holders may apply using Taiwan's e-visa platform by clicking here.

Here is a checklist of the required documents:

• Valid passport
• Visa (if applicable)
• Proof of accommodation
• Return ticket or onward travel documentation
• Sufficient funds
• Health insurance
• Negative COVID-19 test result (if applicable)

Passengers should make sure to have all of these documents ready when they arrive at the border. They should also be prepared to answer questions from immigration officials about their stay in Taiwan.

Arrivals

Here are the arrival procedures at TPE Airport for international passengers in 2023:

• Passport control: Passengers will need to present their passport and visa (if applicable) to immigration officers.
• Customs: Passengers will need to declare any goods they are bringing into Taiwan.
• Baggage claim: Passengers will need to collect their luggage from the baggage claim area.
• Arrival declaration: Passengers will need to complete an arrival declaration form.
• Exit the airport: Passengers can then exit the airport and proceed to their destination.

 

 

Departure

Here are the departure procedures at TPE Airport for international passengers in 2023 (in third person):

• Check-in: Passengers will need to check in at their airline's check-in counter at least 2 hours before their flight departure time.
• Security check: Passengers will need to go through a security check before proceeding to the departure lounge.
• Passport control: Passengers will need to present their passport and visa (if applicable) to immigration officers.
• Departure lounge: Passengers will need to proceed to the departure lounge and wait for their flight to be called.
• Boarding: Passengers will need to board their flight when it is called.

 

For more info, check the airport's website.