Travel requirements for Taiwan

Entry requirements for Taiwan

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.

Visas

British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.

Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Taiwan. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.

Vaccines for travel to Taiwan

Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.

• Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended

  Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.

• Chikungunya Consider

  For ages 12+. Consider for outbreak areas, frequent or long-term visitors.

  2 weeks before travel
• Dengue Consider
• Hepatitis A Consider

  Recommended for those in contact with local population, those in poor sanitation areas, adventure travellers, and those with liver disease.

  2 weeks before travel
• Hepatitis B Consider

  Intermediate/high prevalence. Recommended for those with sexual risk, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.

  3 weeks before travel
• Japanese Encephalitis Consider

  Cases occur year-round; risk highest May–October. Recommended for endemic area stays of 1+ month, frequent travellers, and those with occupational exposure.

  4 weeks before travel
• Rabies (Pre-exposure) Consider

  Rabies only in wild animals; low risk for most travellers. Pre-exposure for occupational exposure or those with high wildlife contact risk.

  4 weeks before travel
• Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider

Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Taiwan.

Driving in Taiwan

To drive in Taiwan with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1949 Geneva Convention.

• An IDP is typically needed for stays longer than 30 days.

IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.