New Taipei City Travel

Currency

The New Taiwan Dollar is the official currency of Taiwan. Currency exchange services are available at the bank in Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport. Common banknote denominations are NT$100, NT$500 and NT$1,000; common coin denominations are NT$1, NT$5, NT$10 and NT$50.

Power Socket

In Taiwan, the common voltage is either 110V or 220V. The sockets are of type A or type B. If your electric plugs are not compatible with the sockets, you should bring plug adapters.

Required Certificate of Identity

Travelers shall have their passports with them when entering Taiwan. Those from countries such as Japan, Korea, and the US are eligible for visa-exempt entry. Travelers from Hong Kong or Macau have to apply for the Taiwan Entry Permit. Travelers from China shall prepare the Travel Permit to and from Taiwan the Entry Permit and apply for the Taiwan Entry Permit before visiting Taiwan. Please refer to the links below for more details.

Time Zone

The time zone in Taiwan is GMT+8.

Season

In the spring, visitors can watch cherry flowers in full bloom and see Pingxi sky lanterns rising in the sky. In the summer, there are large events such as Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival, NTC International Drum Arts Festival. In the autumn, there are lively festivals, such as Hohaiyan Rock Festival and International Kite Festival. In the winter, travelers can take part in Hot Spring and Gourmet Food Festival and visit the Christmasland in New Taipei City. No matter which season you visit New Taipei City, fun will be guaranteed.

Tips and Service Fees

Tipping is not a common practice in Taiwan. However, in some restaurants, a 10% service fee will be added to the bill.

No Smoking in the Public Area

Smoking is banned in all public areas; some public sites and shops may be equipped with smoking areas.

Prohibited Items

Travelers are prohibited from carrying meat, food with meat inside and fresh fruits or vegetables when entering Taiwan. The maximum cash that each traveler is allowed to carry is NT$ 100,000 and US$ 10,000.

Tax Refund

A 5% tax is included in the prices of commodities in Taiwan. If a foreign traveler spends more than NT$ 2,000 within a day at a designated store with a “Taiwan Tax Refund” label, he or she can ask the clerk for a tax refund form.

Wi-Fi

Turn on your Wi-Fi for free internet access where iTaiwan internet services are available. After agreeing to the related terms and conditions, you are ready to enjoy iTaiwan free Wi-Fi services.

Useful Phone Numbers

Fire/Ambulance: 119

Police: 110

Emergency Rescue Tel: 112

Country Code: +886

Area Code: 02

Travel Information Hotline of Tourism Administration, MOTC: (02)2717-3737

Information Station / Visitor Center

In visitor centers and stores with the yellow mark of information stations, free travel pamphlets in multiple languages are available; in addition, the staff are more than willing to offer advice known only to locals.