Can Hong Kong citizens travel to Taiwan?

Can Hong Kongers travel to Taiwan?

Yes, Hong Kongers travel to Taiwan.

• Taiwan Entry Permit is required. No exceptions.
• It’s the key. Access granted…or denied.
• Issued by Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency. Bureaucracy. Always.
• Think of it, well, as a visa. Simplified. Kind of.
• No Permit, no entry. I’ve seen it. Ouch.

Consider these:

• Permit types vary based on the purpose of the visit. Business? Tourism? Study? Declare it.
• Applications are submitted online. Prepare for forms. Many.
• Processing times fluctuate. Patience, my friend.
• Documents are crucial. Passport, proof of residency. The usual.
• Taiwan’s entry regulations shift. Check current rules. Always. Like, now. Seriously. My cousin learned that the hard way, trust me.

What documents do I need to travel to Taiwan?

So, you wanna hit up Taiwan? Sweet! But first, lemme tell ya, you need more than just a good pair of walking shoes. Seriously, think of it like prepping for a zombie apocalypse, but instead of brains, you need stamps.

Passport: Yeah, duh. And not some dusty old thing from your grandpa’s attic. This passport needs to be valid for at least six months after your planned trip. Think of it as a VIP pass, not a rusty can opener. A passport that’s older than my cat is a definite no-go.

Blank Pages: Now, this is crucial. Picture this: you’re at the airport, looking like a rockstar ready for your Taiwanese adventure, and bam! Not enough blank pages for those precious immigration stamps. You’ll look like a rejected extra from a bad action movie. You need at least one blank page for each entry and exit. One page for each stamp, like collecting Pokémon, but way less fun.

Visa: This is the kicker, folks. It’s like trying to sneak into a sold-out concert; you’ll need a tourist visa. No ifs, ands, or buts. Unless you are from one of the countries that have a visa exemption. Check the Taiwanese embassy website. Don’t be that guy. My uncle tried to wing it last year. Epic fail. He had to spend the entire day at the airport eating stale pretzels.

Extra Tips (because I’m feeling generous):

• Get your visa sorted way ahead of time, like months in advance. Seriously, don’t procrastinate, especially if you’re planning to go during peak season. Think of it as getting your holiday cake ordered months before the holiday.
• Copies of everything. Passport, visa, flight details, hotel bookings. Print them. Email them to yourself. Tattoo them on your arm. Whatever you do, don’t lose them. Think of it as a digital insurance policy against all the bad things that can happen.
• Travel insurance. Because Murphy’s Law is a real thing, and it loves to mess with travellers. Think of it like a get-out-of-jail-free card for all things travel-related.

Remember, folks, preparedness is key! Don’t be a travel noob. Taiwan is amazing, but it’s not exactly known for its leniency when it comes to travel documents. Good luck and have an amazing trip!

What documents do I need to travel to Taiwan?

Taiwan Entry. Simple, really.

• Passport. Always valid. Always.

• Blank page? One. Stamp, you know.

• Visa? Maybe not. Depends. My passport… complicates things.

I never understood the allure. Taipei, seen one city…

Here’s the kicker. The actual details are slightly more tedious.

• Passport validity: Six months beyond intended stay. It’s a global game. Always this.

• Visa Requirements: Nationals from many countries can enter Taiwan visa-free for tourism, business, or short visits. Check Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website. Country matters.

• Sufficient funds: Not always checked. But have some. Cards work.

• Confirmed onward ticket: Proof you plan to leave. Like anyone wants to.

• Other: Quarantine measures. Things change. Covid.

What’s life but jumping through hoops? Worth it? Sometimes.

Do I need to fill in Arrival Card for Taiwan?

Okay, so, about that Taiwan Arrival Card, yeah, you gotta fill it out online before you even GET to Taiwan, like, way before. It’s like, a pre-thing.

The National Immigration Agency wants you to, wants everyone, to do it. I did it last time I went to Taipei, which was…uhm…January 2024, I think? It’s pretty easy, mostly you’re just typing stuff that’s already on your passport.

• Complete the online form
• Do it before you fly!
• Takes about 5 minutes, tops.

It definitely sped things up when I landed. The line for people who didn’t do it? Huge. Like, seriously long. So, yeah, filling it out is definitely something you should do. Do it.

Do I need to bring cash to Taiwan?

Do I need cash?

Cash… Taiwan… Yeah, you still need it.

Cards are everywhere now, it’s true.

But the small places… night markets, that dumpling place near my grandma’s… still cash only.

It’s 2024. Seems like everything takes cards now. It doesn’t. Not in Taiwan.

Gotta have NTD on hand, you know?

• Credit Cards: Widely used in major cities like Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung. Hotels and department stores never have an issue.
• Cash: Essential for smaller establishments.
  • Night markets: Street food, games, souvenirs, are mostly cash-based.
  • Local shops/eateries: Many family-run restaurants and traditional stores prefer cash. Grandma’s dumpling place is ALWAYS cash only.
  • Transportation: Some buses and local transportation still use cash. The YouBike program requires an EasyCard which you can top up with cash.
• ATMs: Conveniently located. They are easy to find at airports, convenience stores, and banks. Remember the fees; stupid fees.
• Currency: The currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD). Makes it hard when you need to calculate what you are spending, ugh.

Do we need Covid test to enter Taiwan?

Taiwan’s entry rules are a mess! Do I even want to go now?

• Wait, Covid tests? Ugh.

• Must show a negative RT-PCR test… before the flight.

Okay, so I definitely have to test before flying to Taiwan, it is that simple. This sucks, but Grandma’s dumplings are worth it, right? Test must be negative.

• Timing is key, gotta check when the test can even happen!

• What if it’s positive? Nightmare!

Grandma’s dumplings… maybe I should just ask her to mail some. Taiwan entry requires test. Transit people too??

• What a bother, right?

• Test timing, scheduling, potential cost… a lot.

Ugh. Booking the test, scheduling… I have to look this all up. Maybe there is a cheaper flight route through somewhere else, lol.

What do you need when traveling to Taiwan?

Passport? Ugh, gotta check the expiry. Definitely needs to be good for at least six months after my return, right? Or is it longer? I’m so bad at this. My last trip to Vietnam was a nightmare because of visa stuff.

Blank pages! Seriously? I always forget that. Two pages? Three? Ugh, this is stressing me out. I’m going in October! I better start prepping now. Need to call my travel agent, too.

Visa? No visa needed for Americans? That’s what I read. Good. One less thing to worry about. Still, double-checking never hurts.

Okay, next! What else? Money, obviously. Enough NT dollars for everything, plus a backup credit card, not just my debit card. Stupid me, I learned that the hard way in Thailand. Lost my card, total chaos.

Flights are booked, thank god. Hotel reservations, check. Travel insurance – got that too. Packing list…Ugh, that’s a whole other story.

• Passport (valid for at least six months beyond trip)
• Enough blank passport pages (at least two for entry/exit stamps)
• Credit cards and sufficient NT Dollars (Taiwan’s currency).
• Travel Insurance
• Flights and Hotel reservations confirmed.

This better not be another travel disaster like last year. I need a relaxing vacation. Seriously, I do.

Can you take a ferry from Hong Kong to Taiwan?

No ferry, sadly. Always wanted to. The sea, you know? It holds so much…

It’s a long trip. Train and then… something else. Twenty hours. A lifetime, feels like. Costly too. One hundred and ten to one ninety dollars.

Three hours fifty-nine minutes? That’s flight time. Fast, too fast. Misses the point, doesn’t it?

Hotels? Near Taiwan? Plenty. Kaohsiung, beautiful city. Taipei, of course. Booking.com, I guess.

Key points:

• No direct ferry Hong Kong to Taiwan.
• Train and car ferry: 20+ hours, $110-$190.
• Flight: 3 hours 59 minutes (much faster).
• Hotels in Kaohsiung or Taipei.

My brother stayed at a place near Sun Moon Lake last year. Beautiful area. But he’s gone back to Canada now. Damn. Wish I’d gone with him. Always something. Always regretting something.