Travel Advisory
Please check your government's official travel advisory before departure. Situations can change rapidly.
Safety Level
Official risk level and travel advisories
Taiwan is very safe for travelers, with low crime and friendly locals. Use normal big-city common sense.
- Overall
- Very safe; low violent crime
- Solo/night
- Generally comfortable in cities
- Emergencies
- 110 police / 119 fire & ambulance
- The 24h tourist hotline 0800-011-765 offers multilingual help
Danger Zones & Areas to Avoid
Regions with poor security or restricted access
There are no no-go areas for tourists. Take normal care in nightlife districts and on mountain trails.
- No-go areas
- None for ordinary tourism
- Mountains
- Some hikes need permits; check weather
- Nightlife
- Normal big-city caution
- Coastal currents can be strong; heed warning flags
Natural Disaster Risks
Earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and other hazards
Taiwan sits on the Ring of Fire, so earthquakes occur, and typhoons hit mainly May–October. Follow local alerts.
- Earthquakes
- Possible year-round; buildings are quake-resistant
- Typhoons
- Mainly May–October; can disrupt travel
- Alerts
- Cell broadcast + CWA weather bureau updates
- Know your hotel's evacuation routes; avoid mountains/coast in storms
Health & Disease Risks
Endemic diseases and hygiene concerns
Healthcare is excellent and affordable. Tap water is chlorinated but many boil or drink bottled; watch for summer dengue in the south.
- Healthcare
- High quality; many English-speaking doctors
- Water
- Boil tap water or drink bottled
- Dengue
- Use repellent, esp. summer in the south
- Keep routine vaccines up to date
Crime & Scam Trends
Common crimes and scams targeting tourists
Crime against tourists is rare. Watch for occasional phone/online scams and take usual care with belongings in crowds.
- Petty theft
- Uncommon; still mind bags in crowds
- Scams
- Occasional phone/investment scams
- Taxis
- Metered and honest; apps available
- Report incidents on 110 (police)
Political Situation & Protests
Political instability and potential demonstrations
Taiwan is a stable democracy and daily life is calm. Cross-strait tensions rarely affect tourists; follow local news.
- Stability
- Stable; travel is unaffected day to day
- Cross-strait
- Tensions exist but rarely disrupt tourism
- Advice
- Monitor local media and your embassy
- Demonstrations are usually peaceful; avoid large gatherings
Local Laws & Prohibitions
Important local laws and penalties for travelers
Drug offences carry very severe penalties, including long prison terms. No smoking (including e-cigarettes) in many indoor and public areas.
- Drugs
- Severe penalties; zero tolerance
- Smoking
- Banned in many indoor/public places; fines
- Heated tobacco
- Restricted; do not bring in
- Carry ID; obey rules in temples and on transport (no eating/drinking on MRT)
Emergency Contacts
Police, ambulance, and fire department numbers
Dial 110 for police and 119 for fire and ambulance. The 24h tourist hotline 0800-011-765 gives multilingual travel help.
- Police
- 110
- Fire/Ambulance
- 119
- Tourist hotline
- 0800-011-765 (24h, multilingual)
- From abroad dial +886 and drop the leading 0
Embassy & Consulate Info
Location and contact details of your embassy
No embassy or consulate information is available for your selected nationality in this country.
Travel Insurance
Recommended coverage and tips for choosing a policy
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Tourists pay for treatment; care is good but costs add up without cover.
- Coverage
- Medical treatment and evacuation
- Why
- No free healthcare for most visitors
- Keep
- Policy number and 24h assistance line
- Confirm cover for hiking/scooter use if planned