This fact sheet is for Canadian nationals only. Please note if you are not a Canadian passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
| Topic | Information |
|---|---|
| Travel Advice | Travel advice and advisories for Taiwan |
| Embassy | Embassies and consulates | Taiwan (Government of Canada) |
| Entry Requirements | Entry & Exit Requirements - Taiwan |
| Visa Information | Check if you need a Taiwan visa |
| Currency Conversion | Live Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to Taiwan New Dollar |
| Cultural Insights | Hofstede Country Comparison |
| Health Information | NaTHNaC - Taiwan (travelhealthpro.org.uk) |
| Solo Female Travel | Taiwan Solo Female Travel Safety Tips and Advice (solofemaletravelers.club) |
| Gay Travel Index | Gay Travel Index (gayguide.travel) |
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 119 |
| Fire | 119 |
| Police | 110 |
Country Facts
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Capital city | Taipei |
| Language | Mandarin Chinese (official), Taiwanese (Min), Hakka dialects |
| Currency | Taiwan New Dollar |
| Phone Code | +886 |
| Internet Code | .tw |
| Time Zone | UTC+8 |
| Drives on | Right |
| Plug Types | Type A, Type B |
| Drinking Water | Not safe to drink |
| Dominant Religion | Mixture of Buddhist and Taoist 93%, Christian 4.5%, other 2.5% |
| Significant Dates | January 21- Feb 20 (depending on year) – Chinese New Year |