Visa Information
Disclaimer
This
list is provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Directorate
solely as a guide for Singaporeans. Every effort has
been made to ensure that the information on visa requirements is correct and up
to date. As visa requirements often change at short notice, you should check personally with your travel agencies or respective embassies to ensure that this information is accurate for their specific
purpose prior to their departure.
Taiwan
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Visa Requirement
(All Passports)
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No (up to 30 days)
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Representative
Office
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Taipei
Representative Office in Singapore
460 Alexandra
Road, #23-00
PSA Building,
Singapore 119963
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Telephone
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6500 0100
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Email
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When to go
Northeast
monsoon from October to late March; wet weather to Keelung.
Southwest monsoon from May to late September (typhoons).
"Plum rain" season: between spring and summer.
Average temperature: 21/15 (less rain)
Southwest monsoon from May to late September (typhoons).
"Plum rain" season: between spring and summer.
Average temperature: 21/15 (less rain)
Getting to/from Taiwan Taoyuan
International Airport (TPE)
Several
bus companies run the route (average fare NT125, 60 min) every 15 min from the
airport to the main train station in Taipei from 4am to midnight. Some buses
also go to the domestic airport, Songshan. You can buy bus tickets in the
arrival areas of both terminals. Look for the ‘Express Bus’ signs in Terminal 2
and ‘Bus Stop’ (Station) signs in Terminal 1. If you want to get dropped off at
a particular hotel let the staff at the ticket counters know, as there are
different routes.
Buses
also connect with the High-Speed Rail (HSR) station in Taoyuan, which can then
whiz you off to Taipei in 25 minutes. From Taipei to Taoyuan station the HSR
fare is NT160. From the airport to the station by bus costs NT20. Buses run
every 20 minutes. However, because trains were not that frequent at the time of
writing, this was not the best way to travel to Taipei except during rush hour
when buses were slowed by traffic.
Electricity
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Taiwan uses
electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles, 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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110V AC, same as US ; two-pin flat plugs
3G SIM card
Police: 110
Fire or ambulance: 119
Singapore Taipei Representative Office: www.roc-taiwan.org/SG
Fire or ambulance: 119
Singapore Taipei Representative Office: www.roc-taiwan.org/SG
Tipping
If the bill points out that 10% service charge is excluded, then some sort of tip is expected.
If the bill points out that 10% service charge is excluded, then some sort of tip is expected.
Getting around
Taiwan Tour Bus
www.taiwantourbus.com.tw
www.taiwantourbus.com.tw
Peak periods: 8-9am and 5.30-7pm
Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation
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Website:
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Provides
Taipei the local populace to transport
MRT:http://english.trtc.com.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1056373&CtNode=27496&mp=122032
BUS:http://www.taipeibus.taipei.gov.tw/TPBUS.aspx?lang=eng
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The best
and most economical way to get to Taipei from Taoyuan airport is by bus. There are many Airport buses that take you to
the Taipei main station, with drop off points along the route at major hotels
and MRT (metro) stations.
Some bus
options from Taipei airport.
Toward You Air Bus: This route takes longer to
get from airport to downtown, as it makes many stops. Buses are not very well
kept, dusty inside, greasy head rest area, dirty floor, and seats are cramped
with very limited leg room (smaller than airlines economy class).
Taiwan Bus Corp. (Kuokuang): Friendly bus
driver, new and clean bus and wide seats with plenty of legroom. Ticket price is TWD125.
Take the
KuoKuang bus if your hotel is in the vicinities of Zhongshan, Taipei Main
Station/HSR Terminal and Ximending.
CitiAir Bus (DaYou): Take this bus if your
hotel is near Taipei City Hall or Taipei 101 in the Xinyi Disrict (such as
Grand Hyatt, Le Meridien, W Hotel, Agora Garden, Tango Xinyi), or in the Da'an
vicinity (such as Far Eastern Plaza, Howard Plaza). Ticket price is TWD145. Be
prepared to load and unload your luggage yourself.
Evergreen Bus: This bus service is run by EVA
Air and shuttles between Taoyuan, Nanjing East MRT, Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT and
Evergreen Hotel. Ticket price is TWD150 but the comfortable ride and friendly
service more than makes up for the marginally higher ticket price.
Freego Bus: Take this bus if your hotel is in
the vicinities of Zhongxiao Fuxing and Nanjing East/Taipei Arena, such as San
Want Hotel and Sunworld Dynasty Hotel. Ticket price is TWD140.
By High
Speed Rail (HSR)
The
airport is very close to the HSR station.
You can catch a 5-minute shuttle from eith airport terminals (green
Ubus) to the HSR station. Buses run every 10-15 minutes from 7:00 am to
23:45 at night.
Once at
the HSR station, buy a ticket to Taipei.
The HSR will stop at the Taipei Main Station, where you can connect with
the MRT (metro).
By Taxi
Unless
you are arriving very late at night, or have a lot of luggage, there is no real
reason to catch a Taxi. A taxi from the
airport to the city center will be around NT$1200, maybe a bit more depending
on traffic.
A quick crash course on taking a bus in Taipei. When you get up on the
bus, you should be able to see a lighted up sign at the 上 or 下 word. 上 means
that you should pay your bus fare when you get up on the bus, while the other
means that you should pay your bus fare when you get off the bus. Do note that
it is possible that you have to pay the bus driver twice as the sign switches
halfway through your journey, which will happen if you take this bus 260. If
you're paying cash, then this doesn't apply. :) Do note that you will be able
to pay the bus fare using the EasyCard. The journey to Yang Ming Shan should
take less than an hour.
Taxi
Taxis from airport to city cost NT$1200-1400 (with 50%
surcharge).
Taxis from city to airport cost just NT$1000.
Trips to airport are often negotiated in advance
Initial fare is NT$70
Carrying luggage incurs NT$10 fee
Taxis from city to airport cost just NT$1000.
Trips to airport are often negotiated in advance
Initial fare is NT$70
Carrying luggage incurs NT$10 fee
Q：What should I do to call a taxi?
A：In addition to taxi online service, please call the
service hotline of Taiwan Taxi (55688 by cell phone) and our service personnel
will dispatch taxi upon request.
Please have your (1) contact number (2) pickup location
(3) destination information available and Taiwan Taxi will have taxi in your
neighborhood dispatched by GPS with a safe, comfort, and promote service
provided.
Name:
Steven Chang Ying Hui
Tel: +886
910240342
I like to
recommend you our agency : Ms Zhou at this email address:
lupo9938@yahoo.com.tw. Ms Zhou co-ordinates the activities of 4-5 drivers &
we had 2 good drivers; one to fetch us (5 persons) to & from the Airport
and one to bring us on regional tours from 9am to about 6 pm each day. The
rates we paid were airport trips @ NT$1,200 per trip and the day trips cost
NT$3,000 per day. We had 4 day trips in total.
E-Mail
Phone Number
+886-0977237247
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VAT
Refund Guidelines for Foreign Travelers
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Requirements for VAT Refund
1. Foreign
travelers holding passports from countries other than the R.O.C., travel
documents or R.O.C. passports without personal ID numbers attached.
2. Foreign
travelers who make purchases of at least NT$3,000 on the same day from the
same Tax Refund Shopping (TRS)-posted store, are eligible for a refund of the
5% VAT paid on those purchased goods. To claim the refund, they must apply at
the port of their departure from the R.O.C. within 30 days following the date
of purchase, and they must take the purchased goods out of the country with
them.
‧Where to claim your refund
"Foreign
Passenger VAT Refund Service Counter" at the airport or seaport of
departure.
The following chart
gives the locations of these counters:
Refund application procedures
1. Present
Application Form for VAT Refund, passport or other designated travel
document, purchased goods to be taken out of the country, and original copy
of uniform invoice to Customs officers.
2. After
verification, Customs officers will issue a "VAT Refund Assessment
Certificate."
3. Present
"VAT Refund Assessment Certificate" to designated bank at airport
or seaport for issuance of refund due.
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