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Taiwan Travel Advisory

Taipei

Normal Precautions
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
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CapitalTaipei
LanguageChinese
CurrencyTWD · New Taiwan dollar
TimezoneUTC+08:00
Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2025-11-25
Risk Level1 / 4
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan . There is a risk of natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, flooding, and extreme heat. Please review the Destination Information Page for more information. If you decide to travel to Taiwan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the American Institute in Taiwan. Enrolling helps us contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the security report for Taiwan from the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

General Emergency

general emergency

Police

police

Ambulance

ambulance

Fire

fire

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

General

Duibuqi

DWAY chee

Excuse me

Duo shao?

dwor SHAO

How much?

Wo yao mai

woh YAO MY

I want to buy...

Bu shi

BOO shr

No

Qing

CHING

Please

...zai nali?

...dzai NAH-lee

Where is...?

Shi

SHR

Yes

Greetings

Ni hao

NEE how

Hello

Xie xie

SHYEH shyeh

Thank you

Emergency

Bangzhu!

bahng JOO

Help!

Consulate

Taipei

No. 134, Nanyang Road, Taipei, Taiwan

+886-2-2162-2000
Is it safe to travel to Taiwan right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Taiwan at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Taiwan?
Emergency services in Taiwan: general emergency 110; police 110; ambulance 119; fire 119. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Taiwan safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Taiwan is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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