Taiwan

Singaporeans can enter Taiwan visa-free for durations of stay up to 30 days.

Travellers can contact the Taipei Representative Office (TRO) in Singapore for further queries regarding entry requirements. You can refer to the TRO’s website at https://www.roc-taiwan.org/sg/ or reach out to the TRO at +65 6500-0100 or sgp@mofa.gov.tw.

Travellers entering or leaving Taiwan are required to declare the following items at customs:

1. Cash in New Taiwan dollars of more than NT$100,000

2. Chinese yuan (renminbi) of more than RMB$20,000

3. Foreign currencies valued at more than US$10,000

4. Negotiable securities with face value at more than US$10,000

5. Gold valued at more than US$20,000

6. Diamonds, precious stones and platinum not intended for personal use and valued at more than NT$500,000 in total

Non-declaration or false declaration of any of these controlled items will result in confiscation of the item or a fine equivalent to the undeclared amount. The same rules apply to these items delivered as general cargo, express consignments or postal parcels.

Travellers are prohibited from bringing in (i) live animals and products thereof, (ii) fresh fruits, and (iii) seeds, live plants and fresh products thereof, into Taiwan. Specifically, travellers should take note that the import of pork products from Singapore by mail or hand-carry is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be subjected to a fine of NT$200,000 and repeat offenders will be subjected to a fine of NT$1 million. Travellers who cannot pay the fine will be denied entry and repatriated. Travellers may refer to the Customs Administration website at https://web.customs.gov.tw/etaipei/singlehtml/3396?cntId=384c2899694f48038eba557cfc22ffd0 for further information.

The crime rate in Taiwan is low. Nonetheless, petty crime and scams involving foreigners do occur. Avoid confrontation and contact the police if necessary. To drive in Taiwan you need an international driving permit. Travellers are advised to familiarise themselves with local traffic rules and road conditions. Public demonstrations in Taiwan are generally peaceful. Travellers should nonetheless avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place.

If you are arrested or detained, you may request that the police notify the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei. Foreigners accused of crimes are not permitted to leave Taiwan while legal proceedings are ongoing. Legal proceedings can be lengthy.

Taiwan experiences earthquakes and typhoons. Alerts and forecasts are issued by the Central Weather Administration (https://www.cwa.gov.tw/eng/), and are available in English and Chinese.

Please refer to MFA’s general travel advice for Singaporeans before you travel overseas.