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Taiwan: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • The online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) is mandatory since 1 Oct 2025 - fill it in free within 3 days before arrival at twac.immigration.gov.tw.
  • Do not bring pork or meat products (incl. sausages, jerky, instant noodles with meat): fines start very high and visitors who cannot pay can be refused entry.
  • E-cigarettes are banned in Taiwan; do not bring vapes.
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival (US and Japanese citizens: valid for the stay).
  • Carry cash for night markets and small eateries; get an EasyCard for transport and convenience stores.

Inreis en visa

US, British (British Citizen status), all EU and many other passports get 90 days visa-free. Other nationalities need a visa or eVisa, or may qualify for special travel authorisation schemes; check the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA). All visa-exempt visitors must submit the online arrival card and hold a return/onward ticket.

Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen

Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months on arrival (US and Japanese nationals: valid for the whole stay).

Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar

  • Fingerprints and a photo are taken for most foreign visitors.
  • Show proof of onward travel if asked.
  • Buy an EasyCard (or iPASS) at the airport MRT station or a convenience store.

Douane

  • Meat products from African swine fever-affected countries are strictly banned; first-offence fines are very high (up to TWD 200,000).
  • Declare cash over TWD 100,000, foreign currency over USD 10,000 equivalent, or RMB over 20,000.
  • E-cigarettes are prohibited.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: boca.gov.tw ↗, immigration.gov.tw ↗, gov.uk ↗, twac.immigration.gov.tw ↗

Geld

Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.

Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay, Amex

Apple Pay — werkt op sommige plekken · Google Pay — werkt op sommige plekken

Waar je geld wisselt

  • Bank of Taiwan counters at the airport (fair rates, open for arrivals)
  • Withdraw at 7-Eleven (CTBC) or Chunghwa Post ATMs

Waar je beter niet wisselt

  • Hotel desks
  • Dynamic currency conversion

Geldautomaten: 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and bank ATMs accept foreign Visa/Mastercard (look for Plus/Cirrus). A local fee (around TWD 100) may apply plus your bank's fee.

Fooi: Not expected. Restaurants and hotels often add a 10% service charge.

  • Cards work in hotels, malls, chain restaurants and convenience stores; night markets, small eateries and many taxis are cash-only.
  • EasyCard/iPASS pays for metro, buses, trains, YouBike and convenience-store purchases.
  • Russian-issued Visa/Mastercard do not work abroad; bring a foreign-issued card or USD/EUR cash.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: eng.taiwan.net.tw ↗, easycard.com.tw ↗, support.apple.com ↗, usa.visa.com ↗, mastercard.com ↗

Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • E-cigarettes: import, sale and use are banned; heavy fines.
  • Pork and meat products from abroad (African swine fever rules).
  • Drugs incl. cannabis and CBD with THC: severe penalties; trafficking can carry the death penalty.
  • Smoking in indoor public places, near schools and in many parks.
  • Drones over 250 g must be registered; flying near airports, military sites and crowded areas is restricted.
  • Photographing military installations.

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Carry your passport for ID.
  • Drink-driving penalties are severe, including for scooter riders.
  • An international driving permit alone may not be valid for scooters; riding without the correct licence is illegal.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, web.customs.gov.tw ↗, gov.uk ↗

Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Buddhism, Taoism and Chinese folk religion dominate; small Christian minority.

Kleding: Casual wear is fine. Cover shoulders and knees in temples.

Etiquette

  • Queue in marked lines on MRT platforms; no eating, drinking or gum on the MRT (fines).
  • Leave priority seats free for those who need them.
  • Use both hands to give and receive cards and gifts.
  • Do not stick chopsticks upright in rice.
  • Sort rubbish carefully; public bins are few.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: eng.taiwan.net.tw ↗

Klimaat

Subtropical north, tropical south (Taipei shown). Mild, damp winters; hot humid summers; plum rains May–June and typhoons July–September. The south (Kaohsiung) is warmer and drier in winter.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: 19°C / 13°C, cool, damp, drizzly
  • februari: Feb: 20°C / 14°C, cool; Lunar New Year
  • maart: Mar: 22°C / 15°C, mild; changeable
  • april: Apr: 26°C / 19°C, warm; pleasant
  • mei: May: 29°C / 22°C, hot; plum rains begin
  • juni: Jun: 32°C / 25°C, hot, humid; plum rains
  • juli: Jul: 34°C / 26°C, very hot; typhoons
  • augustus: Aug: 33°C / 26°C, hot; peak typhoons
  • september: Sep: 31°C / 25°C, hot; typhoons possible
  • oktober: Oct: 27°C / 22°C, warm, drier; good
  • november: Nov: 24°C / 19°C, pleasant
  • december: Dec: 20°C / 15°C, cool, damp in the north

Beste seizoen: October–December and March–April for comfortable temperatures and fewer storms.

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: cwa.gov.tw ↗

Wat mee te nemen

  • Type A/B plug adapter if needed; check devices accept 110V
  • Compact umbrella and rain jacket
  • Light layer for cold air-conditioning
  • Cash in small TWD notes for night markets
  • Sun protection and mosquito repellent

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

  • Pork jerky, sausages, meat-filled snacks or instant noodles with meat
  • E-cigarettes and vapes
  • CBD products

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: Type A/B, 110V, 60Hz

Water: Boil tap water before drinking or use bottled/filtered water; free filtered water dispensers are common.

Verkeer: rechts rijden

Mobiel en eSIM: Tourist SIMs/eSIMs (Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, FarEasTone) at the airport; fast 5G. iTaiwan free Wi-Fi in public places.

Apps: Google Maps, TWAC, Taiwan Railway, THSR T Express, Uber, YouBike, Go! Taipei Metro

Internet: Open internet; no restrictions.

Gezondheid: No vaccinations required. Dengue occurs in the south in summer; use repellent. Good, affordable hospitals.

Verzekering: Not required for visa-exempt visitors; recommended.

Noodnummers: Police 110; fire/ambulance 119; foreigner helpline 0800-024-111

Gecontroleerd op 29 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, eng.taiwan.net.tw ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.