| Getting a travel visa to Taiwan |
| Foreigners may need to obtain a travel visa when they visit Taiwan. To apply for a travel visa, one needs to submit a completed application form, proof of round-trip air ticket, photo, documents verifying the purpose of the visit and other relevant documents. For more information on travel visa application, visit www.boca.gov.tw |
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| Arrival |
| International flights to Taipei arrive at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Located in Taoyuan County, the airport is about 50 minutes by car or bus from the downtown area of Taipei. |
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| Getting to the downtown area from Taoyuan International Airport |
A. By Airport Bus
Bus fares for adults range from NT$110 to NT$140.
For detailed bus routes, visit www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw |
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B. By taxi
Airport taxis are charged by meter. Taxi fares to downtown Taipei is about NT$1,200. |
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| Getting to the Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) Exhibition Hall |
A. By Car / By MRT / By Bus
Please get more information by accessing website : http://www.twtc.org.tw |
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B. By taxi
Most yellow taxis can be flagged down from the main streets. Meter starts at NT$75 for the first 1.25km and NT$5 for each additional 250m. Waiting time is NT$5 for every 1 minute 40 seconds.
Between 11:00p.m. and 6:00a.m., the fare is the same, but passengers also need to pay an additional NT$20 on top of the meter fare for each trip during this period. |
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| Tourist Attractions |
| For more information, visit website : www.tbroc.gov.tw |
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| Time Zone |
| Taiwan Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT+8 ) , 16 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, and 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in the United States. |
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| Telephones |
Country dialing code : 886
City (Taipei) dialing code : 2 |
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| Electricity |
| Taiwan uses electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles. Electrical appliances from Europe, Australia or South East Asia will need an adaptor or transformer. Many buildings have sockets with 220 volts especially for the use of air conditioners. |
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| Climate |
| In June, Taipei's average temperature range between 23°C and 28°C ( 73°F - 82°F ) with rains. |
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| Language |
| Mandarin ( official ) , Taiwanese and English |
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