Latest Taipei news
Guandu Nature Art Festival turns Taipei’s wetlands into an outdoor gallery through 31 December
Six artists and a wetland-first programme run at Guandu Nature Park through 31 December.
Read the full update →Taipei turns 20 cultural sites into a Van Gogh city trail through 1 December
The city has turned 20 cultural sites into a Van Gogh-themed urban trail through 1 December.
Read the full update →Taipei Jazz Festival turns 20 with five weeks of music and a three-night October finale
The citywide 20th-anniversary festival continues to 11 October, with the main stage at Taipei Music Center from 9–11 October.
Read the full update →Taipei Heritage Day brings a retro night to a century-old residence on 3 October
More than 40 heritage venues and 100-plus activities are in this year’s programme, including the one-night-only Spotlight Heritage Night on 3 October.
Read the full update →Taipei's new Beitou day pass bundles heritage, hot springs and an old station
The new Beitou Roaming e-pass combines a museum, old-station voucher and hot-spring foot bath. Launch allocations started at NT$299.
Read the full update →Taipei buses go free on 22 September for World Car-Free Day
Taipei and New Taipei city-administered buses will be free on Tuesday 22 September, with no card tap or cash fare required on eligible routes. New Taipei is also running a separate four-day free-rail offer on three lines.
Read the full updateEvergreen travel advisories
Entry requirements, fees and regulations can change with little notice. Treat everything below as a starting point, and confirm current details with an official source — Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs, or your own country's foreign travel advisory service — close to your departure date.
Entry & visa requirements
Taiwan has visa-exemption arrangements with a substantial number of countries, typically allowing stays of a set number of days for tourism without a visa. Exact eligibility, permitted stay length, and required documents (such as onward travel proof) vary by nationality and do change over time. Check the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan) website directly for the current rules that apply to your passport before booking.
Emergency numbers
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Fire & ambulance | 119 |
| Tourist information hotline | A dedicated 24-hour multilingual tourist information line operates in Taiwan for travel-related questions and assistance — ask your hotel for the current number, as these can change. |
Money & payments
Taiwan's currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD/NT$). Cash is still widely used, especially at night markets and smaller shops, though card and mobile payment acceptance has been expanding steadily in recent years. Carrying some cash is still a sensible default, particularly for the food-stall and market experiences that are a big part of visiting Taipei — see our night markets guide.
Connectivity
Airport arrivals halls typically offer SIM card and eSIM purchase counters, and pocket WiFi rental is also widely available. Free public WiFi exists in many MRT stations and public areas, though a local SIM or eSIM is generally more reliable for a full day of navigation and translation apps.
Weather-related disruption
If you're traveling between July and September, see our dedicated typhoon season guide for what to expect and how to plan around it.
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