Taiwan
Taiwan travel guide for Americans
US passport holders should confirm Taiwan's visa-free entry and permitted stay with Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs and the US State Department before booking; this draft has not been field-verified. Plan around Taoyuan (TPE) and the airport MRT, budget in New Taiwan dollars, and check the consular contact page for American Citizen Services in Taipei.
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Key facts
- Visa-free staycheck
- Check the current permitted stay for US passports with Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs before booking
- Entry feecheck
- Check with the Bureau of Consular Affairs; no fee is confirmed in our sources
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD, NT$); notes NT$100–2,000, coins NT$1–50
- Plugs
- Types A and B (US-style), 110 V 60 Hz — US devices fit without an adapter
- Tipping
- Not expected; 10% service charge at many sit-down restaurants
- Emergency numbers
- 110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-011-765 tourism helpline
- Time zone
- UTC+8 all year, no daylight saving
Entry on a US passport
Taiwan's entry rules for US passport holders — visa-free status, permitted stay and any conditions — are set by Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs, not by this page. Confirm the current rule there and on the US State Department's Taiwan page before you book flights.
This page is a dated draft and has not been field-verified. Treat any visa-free stay figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until the Bureau of Consular Affairs or the State Department states it for your travel dates.
If your plans need a longer stay or a different purpose than tourism, check the Bureau of Consular Affairs for the correct application route and processing time before paying for anything.
| Item | What to confirm | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Visa or visa-free entry | Whether US passports qualify and for how long | Bureau of Consular Affairs; US State Department |
| Passport validity rule | Minimum validity required at entry | Bureau of Consular Affairs |
| Onward or return ticket | Whether proof of exit is required | Bureau of Consular Affairs |
| Health or other entry forms | Any current requirement | US State Department travel page |
Rules can change at short notice; confirm before booking (check).
US consular help in Taiwan
Contact details for US consular help in Taiwan, including any American Citizen Services office in Taipei, are not confirmed in our sources. Check the US State Department's Taiwan page for the current contact, address and appointment rules before you rely on them.
Save those contact details offline before you fly, and keep a photo of your passport's data page somewhere separate from the passport itself.
Costs in US dollars
Prices in Taiwan are in New Taiwan dollars (TWD, NT$). Our sources do not give a verified daily budget for US travellers, so set your own from the TWD figures on the travel-costs page and convert at the rate on the day you book.
| Currency fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Local currency | New Taiwan dollar (TWD, NT$) |
| Notes | NT$100–2,000 |
| Coins | NT$1–50 |
| Daily budget in USD | Check against current TWD prices and exchange rate |
Flights from the US
Our sources do not confirm which airport US travellers use, nonstop routes, airlines or flight times from US cities. Check schedules and durations with the airline or a flight planner for your dates.
The parent country guidance is to land at Taoyuan (TPE) before 22:00 for the airport MRT; later arrivals mean a taxi or an airport hotel (check).
Plugs and power
Taiwan uses Type A and B sockets at 110 V and 60 Hz — the same socket types and voltage as the United States.
Check the voltage label on anything with a motor or heating element before plugging it in.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected in Taiwan. Many sit-down restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill, so check the total before adding anything.
Emergency numbers
Dial 110 for police and 119 for fire or ambulance. The tourism helpline is 0800-011-765.
For consular emergencies, check the US State Department's Taiwan page for the current contact.
Questions people ask
Do Americans need a visa for Taiwan?
Check with Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs and the US State Department before booking. This draft has not been field-verified and does not state a visa-free stay as certain. Confirm the current rule, permitted stay and passport validity for your travel dates.
How much does a trip to Taiwan cost in USD?
Our sources give no verified USD daily budget. Prices are in New Taiwan dollars (TWD, NT$); use the TWD figures on the travel-costs page and convert at the rate on your booking day.
Where is the nearest United States embassy in Taiwan?
Our sources do not confirm US consular offices in Taiwan. Check the US State Department's Taiwan page for current contact details, address and appointment rules before relying on them.
What plug type does Taiwan use?
Type A and B sockets at 110 V, 60 Hz — the same socket types and voltage as the US. Check the voltage label on motors and heating appliances first.
Is tipping expected in Taiwan?
No. Many sit-down restaurants add a 10% service charge, so check the bill before adding anything.
What are the emergency numbers in Taiwan?
110 for police, 119 for fire and ambulance, and 0800-011-765 for the tourism helpline. For consular emergencies, check the US State Department's Taiwan page for the current contact.
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