About Taiwan
Taiwan is situated in the West Pacific between Japan and
the Philippines. Its jurisdiction extends to the archipelagoes
of Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, as well as numerous other islets.
The total area of Taiwan proper and its outlying islands is
around 36,197 square kilometers. At about the size of the
Netherlands, but with a population of some 23 million, Taiwan is
more populous than three-quarters of the world’s nations.
Climate
Taiwan experiences a subtropical climate, with summers
from the month of May to September. The annual average
temperature is a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius (71 Fahrenheit).
Time Zone
Taiwan is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Currency
The currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). The
exchange rate in recent months is around NT$30 for US$1, foreign
currencies can be exchanged at the banks, airport and hotels.
Payment by major credit card is accepted almost everywhere
around Taiwan.
Electricity
·
Taiwan uses an
electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles. Many buildings also
have 220-volt sockets.
· Visitors with appliances of different voltages are urged to bring adapters with them.
Tipping & Tax
Sales tax is included in the listed price in Taiwan
Tipping is not customary in Taiwan, but some hotels and
restaurants automatically add a 10% service fee to the bill.
Getting Around
Taiwan High speed Railway
The THSR goes through 10 main cities along the
western part of Taiwan at the moment.
Taiwan High speed Railway: http://www.thsrc.com.tw/
Railway
Trains on the round-the-island rail network provide
extremely convenient services. Tickets may be purchased two
weeks in advance
Ticket information: http://www.railway.gov.tw/
Visa
Information
Visa-Exempt Entry
The following countries are eligible for visa-exempt
entry:
·
Nationals of the
following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program,
with a duration of stay of up to 90 days: Andorra, Australia
(effective from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018), Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Haiti, Honduras*, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Israel, Italy, Japan*, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia(effective from May 21, 2018 to
March 31, 2019), Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand,
Nicaragua, Norway, Poland, Paraguay, Portugal, Romania, San
Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tuvalu*,
the United Kingdom, the United States of America*,and Vatican
City State.
·
Nationals of the
following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program,
with a duration of stay of up to 30 days: Belize*, Dominican
Republic, Guatemala, Malaysia, Nauru*, Saint Christopher and
Nevis*, Saint Lucia*, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
Singapore.
·
Nationals of the
kingdom of Thailand (effective from August 1, 2016, to July 31,
2018)-except those holding diplomatic or official/service
passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a
duration of stay of up to 30 days.
·
Nationals of Brunei*
(effective from August 1, 2016, to July 31, 2018)-except those
holding diplomatic or official/ service passports-are eligible
for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to
30 days. In addition, effective from December 1, 2016, to July
31, 2018, those holding a Brunei Certificate of Identity are
eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay
of up to 30 days.
·
Nationals of
Philippines (effective from November 1, 2017, to July 31, 2018),
except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports,
are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of
stay of up to 14 days.
(For more updated visa-exempt information:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/np-137-2.html
)
E-visa
General Information on E-visa Application
ELIGIBILITY:
Nationals of the following countries are eligible for an eVisa
when they meet relevant criteria: Bahrain, Burkina Faso,
Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Kiribati, Kuwait, Marshall Islands,
Mauritius, Montenegro, Oman, Palau, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, Solomon Islands, Eswatini, Turkey, and United Arab
Emirates.
Furthermore, foreign
nationals who have been invited to attend international
conferences, sporting events, trade fairs or other activities in
Taiwan—organized, co-organized, or sponsored by central
government agencies—are also eligible for an eVisa. Such foreign
nationals must obtain an Ecode from the host organization in
Taiwan prior to submitting an online application for an eVisa.
REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES:
eVisa applicants must possess an ordinary, official, or
diplomatic passport with validity of at least six months as of
the date of intended entry into Taiwan. To obtain an eVisa,
applicants must submit relevant personal information and pay the
required fee by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) online. ROC
overseas missions may, depending on the applicant’s nationality
and purpose of visit, request through email that the applicant
submit additional documents within a specific timeframe. If
these documents are not submitted by the given deadline, the
application may be denied. When an eVisa application has been
approved, the applicant will receive a notice by email
containing a webpage link to download and print the eVisa. The
eVisa holder is required to present a paper copy of the eVisa at
the immigration checkpoint for verification by the National
Immigration Agency upon arrival in Taiwan. However, immigration
officers at ports of entry in Taiwan have the right to deny
entry to eVisa holders without providing further explanation.
For more enquires about
E-visa, please contact:
Email: joint_conf@email.ncku.edu.tw
Note:
Applicants can file their applications with the necessary
documents and visa fee online. For detail of the visitor visa
application, please visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ (BOCA)
website at https://www.boca.gov.tw/np-137-2.html
Visa for Mainland China Passport Holders
For participants holding Mainland
China passports, it is suggested that you contact visa
application office 3 months prior to the conference. For the
requirements of materials and the online visa application,
please refer to the following:
https://ncp.immigration.gov.tw/GlobalQA/pages/china/cp1.html
·
For more detail
information about Visa for Mainland China Passport Holders,
please contact:
Assistant:Sharon Lee
Email:
sharonlee@nctu.edu.tw
Tel:03-5712121 Ext.55241
Official Invitation
Letter
ICM 2018 invitation letter can only be issued to accepted author
or registrant who has completed registration payment.
If you require an official invitation letter or further
assistance on Taiwan visitor visa you may contact:
Conference Registration Office
Conference Secretariat
Email:
joint_conf@email.ncku.edu.tw