Taiwan
Warnings and insurance
The UK does not recognise Taiwan as a state and has no diplomatic relations with Taiwan, so limited support is available to British nationals. Please refer to the British Office in Taipei for further information.
Typhoon Bavi
Typhoon Bavi is expected to have its strongest impact on Taiwan from 10 July to 11 July.
The Central Weather Administration is forecasting heavy to torrential rain, strong winds, rough seas and possible transport disruptions. The greatest rainfall risk is for central and northern Taiwan. Flash flooding and landslides are possible, particularly in mountainous areas, while coastal areas may experience large waves.
Monitor official weather warnings, check transport schedules, and follow the advice of local authorities. Remain indoors during the typhoon, secure loose items, and ensure you have access to essential supplies, including food, water, medication and power banks.
Our ability to offer assistance to British nationals may be limited during severe weather events.
The typhoon season in Taiwan normally runs from May to November. Listen to typhoon alerts on the ICRT, BCC and PRS radio stations, and monitor the websites of the Central Weather Administration and the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Update history
2026-07-08 16:22
New information about Typhoon Bavi (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-12-23 11:48
New information about crime in Taiwan (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-12-19 14:14
Updated following an incident near Taipei Main Station and in Zhongshan shopping district, central Taipei (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-12-10 12:45
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-12-03 16:24
Addition of information on advice from the Taiwanese authorities on crisis preparedness (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-11-28 10:37
Removal of information about Typhoon Fung-Wong.
2025-11-11 16:05
Addition of information about Typhoon Fung-Wong (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-10-14 12:42
Addition of information about the new online arrival card system for entering Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-09-26 16:44
Updated information about typhoons (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-09-26 15:36
Removal of information on Typhoon Ragasa (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-09-19 16:36
New information on Typhoon Ragasa (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-08-19 15:47
Removal of information on Typhoon Podul (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-08-11 14:08
New information on Typhoon Podul (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-31 16:53
New information on extreme heavy rain warnings in middle and southern parts of Taiwan (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-30 06:02
Earthquake and Tsunami warning – regional update (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-24 16:23
New information about Tropical Storm Francisco (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-07 23:31
Updated information on the 2025 Urban Resilience Air Defence Exercise
2025-06-06 11:04
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-12-13 14:44
Removal of information on Typhoon Usagi (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-11-15 03:09
Updated information on Typhoon Usagi (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-11-08 12:43
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy. The Coastguard emergency number has been updated (“Getting help” page). There are no other significant updates.
2024-10-30 16:54
Information on Typhoon Kong-Rey (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-10-29 13:12
New information on Typhoon Kong-Rey (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-02 17:16
Updated information on Typhoon Krathon (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-10-01 16:50
Updated information on Typhoon Krathon (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-09-29 03:57
“Updated information on Typhoon Krathon (‘Safety and security’ page)”
2024-07-23 12:25
Updated information on Typhoon Gaemi (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-22 11:28
Updated information on Typhoon Gaemi (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-30 15:22
Removal of information about earthquake on 3 April (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-09 14:51
Hualien area remains affected by travel disruption caused by 3 April earthquake; the frequency of aftershocks has reduced but they continue to occur (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-03 04:46
An earthquake of 7.2 magnitude has struck Eastern Taiwan; aftershocks continue to occur (‘Warnings and insurance’)
2024-03-07 11:27
Information on the self-initiated epidemic prevention period (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-01-09 13:05
Information about a satellite launch received on 9 January (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-11-24 14:17
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-10-03 14:30
Information on Typhoon Koinu (‘Natural disasters’ Page).
2023-09-03 10:05
Information on Typhoon Haikui and removal of information on Typhoon Saola (‘Natural disasters’ Page).
2023-08-29 12:17
Information on Typhoon Saola and Tropical Storm Haikui (‘Natural disasters’ Page).
2023-08-07 10:56
Information on Typhoon Khanun removed (‘Natural disasters’ Page).
2023-07-31 10:47
New information on Typhoon Khanun (‘Natural Disasters’ page)..
2023-07-25 11:00
New information on Typhoon Doksuri (‘Natural Disasters’ page).
2023-06-22 09:49
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-06-12 10:25
Removal of information about Typhoon Mawar (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-06-01 15:12
New information about Typhoon Mawar moving away from Taiwan (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-05-26 10:27
New information about Typhoon Mawar (‘Natural Disasters’ page).
2023-04-18 14:19
New information on the mask mandate being lifted on public transport (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2023-03-17 11:28
New information on ending free provision of COVID-19 rapid testing kits for international arrivals and mandatory five-day quarantine requirement for infected people with mild symptoms or asymptomatic cases (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2023-02-21 12:35
New information on easing of indoor mask mandate and cancellation of COVID-19 rapid testing mandate for international arrivals. (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-12-07 14:07
New information on COVID-19 isolation and medical fees for foreign nationals in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-12-01 10:17
Updated information on the outdoor mask rule in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ page) and removing the maximum ceiling of arrivals permitted per week into Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’).
2022-11-11 11:57
Updated information on the quarantine requirements for COVID-19 cases in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-10-26 16:30
Updated information on the quarantine requirements for COVID-19 cases in Taiwan and automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals who entered Taiwan before 21 March 2020 (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages). New contact information for the emergency services in Taiwan (‘Summary’ page).
2022-10-14 11:16
Updated information on epidemic prevention measures and entry requirements to Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-09-30 14:51
Updated information on entry requirements for Taiwan that starting from 29 September 2022, all passengers arriving in Taiwan will no longer be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-09-15 12:31
Updated information on entry requirements for Taiwan and automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals who entered Taiwan before 21 March 2020 and updated information on epidemic prevention measures in Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages).
2022-08-23 13:48
Updated information on COVID-19 entry requirements for Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page) and new information on monkeypox (‘Health’ page)
2022-08-11 16:45
Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines, epidemic and prevention measures, entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ ‘Coronavirus’ pages).
2022-08-05 18:59
Updated with information related to the scheduled live-fire exercises around Taiwan (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-07-28 17:00
Updated information on COVID-19 entry requirements for Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-08 15:53
Updated information on COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers arriving in Taiwan from overseas and COVID-19 entry restrictions for Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-05 11:04
Updated information on epidemic and prevention measures in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-06-21 16:18
Updated information on COVID-19 quarantine requirements in Taiwan. International transits are now permitted at airports in Taiwan. Updated information on automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals who entered Taiwan before 21 March 2020. (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)
2022-06-14 14:47
Updated information on COVID-19 quarantine requirements in Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-06-01 14:01
Updated information on epidemic and prevention measures and COVID-19 vaccines in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information on COVID-19 testing requirements for international arrivals in Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-05-10 17:05
Updated information on shortened quarantine requirement for international arrivals and COVID-19 positive cases (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-05-04 12:35
Updated information on epidemic prevention measures in Taiwan and COVID-19 vaccines (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information on COVID-19 quarantine requirements in Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-05-03 09:27
Updated information on automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals who entered Taiwan before 21 March 2020 (‘Entry requirements’ page). Updated information on COVID-19 quarantine requirements for arriving passengers and for domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages).
2022-04-14 15:43
Updated information on COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers arriving in Taiwan from overseas (‘Entry requirements’ page) and new information on the mandatory quarantine requirements for domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2022-03-31 17:13
UK nationals in Taiwan who hold a Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa can now apply to switch to a working visa or a visa to study a degree course at undergraduate level or higher in Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page). Information on epidemic prevention measures in Taiwan for the month of April (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information on COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers arriving in Taiwan from overseas (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-03-09 11:49
Updated information on entry requirements to Taiwan (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-03-02 16:13
Updated information on epidemic prevention measures in Taiwan (‘Coronavirus’ page) and entry requirements to Taiwan from 7 March 2022 (‘Entry requirements’ page).