What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Taiwan, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 28 August 2026
Latest change, in the source's words: Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan (‘Health’ page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1 of 4
Updated 25 November 2025
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
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Exercise normal security precautions
Level 1 of 4
Updated 24 September 2026
Latest change, in the source's words: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
From the section “Emergency services in Taiwan” of the UK government's travel advice for Taiwan, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Ambulance and fire: 119
Police: 110
Coastguard: 118
Domestic abuse and sexual assault hotline: 113
Any further assistance: 0800 024 111 (‘Information for Foreigners in Taiwan’ helpline)
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Taiwan, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Always carry ID such as a passport. The police will usually accept a printed copy of the photo page.
Avoid any involvement with illegal drugs, including cannabis, while in Taiwan. Drug laws are stricter than in the UK. Legal definitions of supply or trafficking may be different from in the UK, including the quantities of drugs involved.
If you’re found guilty of smuggling, trafficking, possession or use of illegal narcotics, including when transiting through the airport, you should expect to get a severe prison sentence or, in some cases, the death penalty.
Airports in Taiwan have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Taiwan has some of Asia’s most progressive policies on LGBT+ rights, and discrimination on the grounds of gender and gender identity is illegal. Taiwan’s Pride parade, held annually in October, is the largest regular LGBT+ event in Asia, attracting high numbers of participants from the region and internationally.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Taiwan, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
If you’re bringing any prescribed medicine into Taiwan, bring the prescription issued by your doctor, hospital or clinic that shows the medicine is for your personal use. The amount of medication you bring must be consistent with the amount stated on the prescription. You cannot bring cannabis oil or cannabis-derived medication into Taiwan, even if it’s legally prescribed elsewhere.
For further information on the legal status of a specific medicine, contact the Taipei Representative Office in London.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Taiwan, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
If there is a typhoon or an earthquake, check the Taiwanese authorities’ websites for public announcements and details of which roads, schools and office buildings have been closed:
The typhoon season in Taiwan normally runs from May to November. There’s a risk of road blockages and landslides after typhoons, especially in central and southern Taiwan.
Listen to typhoon alerts on the ICRT, BCC and PRS radio stations, and monitor the websites of the Central Weather Administration and the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Earthquakes are a risk in Taiwan. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency has guidance about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
Taipei City Government have created an online digital booklet with useful information on how to keep safe during an earthquake, typhoon and other types of natural and man-made disasters.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
More than one voltage is listed for Taiwan. The first one is usually the standard for homes and hotels.
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Rainfall Average temperature
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs. For seasonal hazards such as storms, floods or extreme heat, read the official section Extreme weather and natural disasters.
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Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Taiwan.
This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.