Taiwan travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on July 21, 2025, 4:21 a.m.
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The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

No information available

COVID-19 risks

Oct. 19, 2022, midnight

In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).

Aug. 24, 2022, midnight

On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).

July 25, 2022, midnight

On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern". According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.

July 1, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

May 26, 2022, midnight

Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.

April 1, 2022, midnight

The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.

Nov. 29, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.

Aug. 13, 2021, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

May 18, 2021, midnight

Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".

Oct. 30, 2020, midnight

As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Caution during typhoon season (Sea of Japan, North Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, etc.)

May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
● In countries and regions bordering the Sea of Japan, the Northwest Pacific Ocean, and the South China Sea, typhoon season usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to meteorological information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.

Rabies Alert (Updated)

May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.

[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.

Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).

Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays

April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.

Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Important points to note during the 2025 Air Defense Exercise

July 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
(Major points to note)
Foreigners and short-term travelers must also follow the instructions without exception.
* At the start and end of an air defense drill, an air defense alarm (siren) will sound repeatedly and messages will be sent to each person's mobile phone. This is part of the air defense drill.
After an air raid warning is issued, the military, police, and personnel from the relevant air raid drill will issue evacuation instructions and implement traffic restrictions for vehicles and individuals, and everyone must evacuate to a nearby air raid evacuation site. Follow the instructions of the personnel and evacuate promptly. If you are driving or riding in a vehicle, you must pull over to the side of the road and evacuate to a nearby air raid evacuation site (unless you are driving on a highway).
○ Public transportation may be temporarily suspended during air raid drills. If you are using public transportation during an air raid drill, please follow the instructions of nearby staff.
* If you do not follow the instructions or guidance of staff during an air defense drill and do not cooperate with the drill, you may be subject to fines in accordance with the law.
Information about air raid evacuation sites in each area can be found on the “Police Service” app run by the National Police Agency and the “Fire and Disaster Prevention e-mail” app run by the Fire and Disaster Prevention Agency.

(reference)
The links below contain information on air raid drills and evacuation sites.
(Japanese version PDF document)
https://www.ylhpb.gov.tw/df_ufiles/g/2025%E5%9F%8E%E9%8E%AE%E9%9F%8C%E6%80%A7%E9%98%B2%E7%A9%BA%E6%BC%94%E7%BF%92%E5%A4%9A%E5%9C%8B%E8%AA%9E%E8%A8%80%E6%96%87%E5%AE%A3(%E6%97%A5%E6%96%87).pdf
(Evacuation site/Ministry of Internal Affairs Police Station)
https://adr.npa.gov.tw/indexgo

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Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Kaohsiung Office Consular Office Address: 9F, 10F, No. 87, Heping 1st Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Telephone: (area code 07)-771-4008 (ext. 47)
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886)-7-771-4008 (ext. 47)
FAX: (area code 07)-771-2734
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886)-7-771-2734
E-MAIL: ryoji-k1@ka.koryu.or.jp
Website: https://www.koryu.or.jp/
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Important points to note during the 2025 Air Defense Exercise

July 9, 2025, 6:10 p.m.
This year's air defense exercises will be conducted in each region as follows:

[Tuesday, July 15th, 1:30pm to 2pm]
Central Region (Miaoli County, Taichung City, Nantou County, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Chiayi City, Chiayi County)

[Wednesday, July 16th, 1:30pm to 2pm]
Southern region (Tainan City, Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County)

[Thursday, July 17th, 1:30pm to 2:00pm]
Northern Region (Yilan County, Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County)

[Friday, July 18th, 10:00 am to 10:30 am]
Eastern Region and Outer Islands (Hualien County, Taitung County, Kinmen County, Lienchiang County, Penghu County)

(Major points to note)
Foreigners and short-term travelers must also follow the instructions without exception.
* At the start and end of an air defense drill, an air defense alarm (siren) will sound repeatedly and messages will be sent to each person's mobile phone. This is part of the air defense drill.
After an air raid warning is issued, the military, police, and personnel from the relevant air raid drill will issue evacuation instructions and implement traffic restrictions for vehicles and individuals, and everyone must evacuate to a nearby air raid evacuation site. Follow the instructions of the personnel and evacuate promptly. If you are driving or riding in a vehicle, you must pull over to the side of the road and evacuate to a nearby air raid evacuation site (unless you are driving on a highway).
○ Public transportation may be temporarily suspended during air raid drills. If you are using public transportation during an air raid drill, please follow the instructions of nearby staff.
* If you do not follow the instructions or guidance of staff during an air defense drill and do not cooperate with the drill, you may be subject to fines in accordance with the law.
Information about air raid evacuation sites in each area can be found on the “Police Service” app run by the National Police Agency and the “Fire and Disaster Prevention e-mail” app run by the Fire and Disaster Prevention Agency.

(reference)
The links below contain information on air raid drills and evacuation sites.
(Japanese version PDF document)
https://www.ylhpb.gov.tw/df_ufiles/g/2025%E5%9F%8E%E9%8E%AE%E9%9F%8C%E6%80%A7%E9%98%B2%E7%A9%BA%E6%BC%94%E7%BF%92%E5%A4%9A%E5%9C%8B%E8%AA%9E%E8%A8%80%E6%96%87%E5%AE%A3(%E6%97%A5%E6%96%87).pdf
(Evacuation site/Ministry of Internal Affairs Police Station)
https://adr.npa.gov.tw/indexgo

Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, Taipei Office
Address: No. 28, Qingcheng Street, Songshan District, Taipei City
Phone: (area code 02)-2713-8000
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886)-2-2713-8000
FAX: (area code 02)-2713-0975
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886)-2-2713-0975
Email: ryoji-k1@tp.koryu.or.jp
*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with Tabi-Regi.