Citizens of certain countries can visit Taiwan without a visa. For details, please consult the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ regulations on visa exemptions and landing visas for foreign citizens.Official website
Applying for passports, visas and document authentication
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Service hours:08:30-17:00 from Monday to Friday (No lunch break at noon. Services not available on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.)
Address:3-5F., Central Joint Office Building, No.2-2, Sec. 1, Jinan Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei Citymap
TEL:+886-2-23432888
FAX:+886-2-23432968
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Southern Office
Service hours:08:30-17:00 from Monday to Friday (No lunch break at noon. Services not available on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.)
Address:Intersection of Hedong Rd. and Minsheng Rd., Qianjin District, Kaohsiung Citymap
TEL:+886-7-7156600
FAX:+886-7-7151001
Foreign exchange rate
The circulating currency in the Republic of China (Taiwan) is New Taiwan dollar (NT$).
Types of NT$ bills:2000NT$, 1000NT$, 500NT$, 200NT$, and 100NT$.
Types of NT$ coins:50NT$, 20NT$, 10NT$, 5NT$, and 1NT$.
Kaohsiung International Airport:Tourists who fly to Kaohsiung can exchange for NT$ at Bank of Taiwan or Mega International Commercial Bank on the first and third floors of the International Terminal in the airport.
Port of Kaohsiung:Tourists who take a cruise can exchange for NT$ at the ATM. All you need is a copy of your passport and resident certificate/entry permit to make the exchange. Maximum daily amount of exchange is NT$ 100 thousand. In addition, we also offer two-way cash exchange services between NT$ and USD, JPY and CNY.
Exchange location:Port of Kaohsiung Pier 9 Visitor Center
Wi-Fi
Access to the Internet is not a problem in Taiwan. Places like major tourist attractions and stations are equipped with more than 4,000 Wi-Fi hotspots. After you enter Taiwan, visit the iTaiwan website and click the agree button of the “Terms of Use for Wireless Internet Access Services of iTaiwan” and you can start using the Wi-Fi service of iTaiwan for free.
Also, some restaurants and cafes also offer free Wi-Fi services. When patronizing some stores, you can just enquire about the services.