Taiwan travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on April 2, 2025, 4:16 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

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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.

Alert regarding measles overseas

March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.

[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases

Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."

Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)

Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.

[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))

Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).

Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan

Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Notice regarding closure days and safety measures during the Qingming Festival and other events

April 1, 2025, 7 p.m.
1. Safety measures (management of valuables, purchasing overseas travel insurance, etc.)
Thefts have become common. Please take care to store your valuables and passport properly, and in case of loss of your passport, accident, or illness, we strongly recommend that you leave contact information such as your mobile phone number, travel itinerary, and accommodations with your family or family before you leave, and that you take out adequate overseas travel insurance (※1).
(※1 There have been cases where people have become ill or injured during their trip and are forced to seek treatment at a local hospital.)

If you are traveling overseas, including to Taiwan, please register with TabiRegi in advance.
"Tabi-Regi" (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html

For further information on safety measures, please see below.
"Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals in Taiwan" (our association)
https://www.koryu.or.jp/safety/safety/guidance/

2. If you lose your passport If you lose your passport in Taiwan and need to return home immediately, a "return travel document" will be prepared by our Taipei or Kaohsiung office. A resident's card (within the last six months) showing your registered domicile will be required for identity verification. Please note that the "return travel document" will be prepared while our offices are open.

Please see below for details on what to do if you lose your passport.
"For those who have lost their passport, etc." (Our Association)
https://www.koryu.or.jp/consul/passport/detail7/

3. Regarding bringing in and out of Taiwan There are some items that are restricted from being brought in and out of Taiwan (e.g. heated tobacco products, large amounts of cash, food, pets, etc.), so if you have any questions, please be sure to check with the Taiwanese customs authorities (Ministry of Finance Customs Administration) and other relevant Taiwanese authorities.
Taiwan Customs Department (Ministry of Finance Customs Administration)
https://web.customs.gov.tw/

[Contact Information]
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office Consular Office Address: Tongtai Commercial Building, No. 28, Qingcheng Street, Songshan District, Taipei City Phone: (02) 2713-8000 (ext. 2111-2112)
FAX: (02) 2713-0975
E-MAIL: ryoji-k1@tp.koryu.or.jp

China's military exercises around Taiwan

April 1, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
1. At this time, we have not received any specific information that suggests that this exercise may affect the daily lives of Japanese people residing in Taiwan. However, please make an effort to obtain various related information, including information about this exercise, and act with caution regarding safety.

2. In addition, please always be prepared for emergencies and be able to act calmly. (Our association website has a "Safety Guide for Japanese Residents in Taiwan" for Japanese residents in Taiwan, which provides information on how to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Please use it as a reference for safety measures.)

[Reference 1] Taiwan Ministry of National Defense Press Release (dated April 1st)
https://www.mnd.gov.tw/Publish.aspx?p=84229&title=%e5%9c%8b%e9%98%b2%e6%b6%88%e6%81%af&SelectStyle=%e6%96%b0%e8%81%9e%e7%a8%bf

[Reference 2] Chinese Ministry of National Defense Press Release (dated April 1st)
http://www.mod.gov.cn/gfbw/qwfb/16378133.html

[Reference 3] Related report (Central News Agency) (April 1st)
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202504010029.aspx

[Reference 4] Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals in Taiwan
https://www.koryu.or.jp/safety/safety/guidance/

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/

China's military exercises around Taiwan

April 1, 2025, 12:05 p.m.
1. At this time, we have not received any specific information that suggests that this exercise may affect the daily lives of Japanese people residing in Taiwan. However, please make efforts to obtain various related information, including information about this exercise, and act with caution regarding safety.

2. In addition, please always be prepared for emergencies and be able to act calmly. (Our association website has a "Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals in Taiwan" for Japanese nationals in Taiwan, which provides information on how to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Please use this as a reference for safety measures.)

[Reference 1] Taiwan Ministry of National Defense Press Release (dated April 1st)
https://www.mnd.gov.tw/Publish.aspx?p=84229&title=%e5%9c%8b%e9%98%b2%e6%b6%88%e6%81%af&SelectStyle=%e6%96%b0%e8%81%9e%e7%a8%bf

[Reference 2] Chinese Ministry of National Defense Press Release (dated April 1st)
http://www.mod.gov.cn/gfbw/qwfb/16378133.html

[Reference 3] Related report (Central News Agency) (April 1st)
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202504010029.aspx

[Reference 4] Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals in Taiwan
https://www.koryu.or.jp/safety/safety/guidance/

contact address
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
E-mail: ryoji-k1@tp.koryu.or.jp

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