Can you go to Taiwan from Hong Kong?

Can Hong Kong citizens travel to Taiwan?

Yeah, Taiwan. Another place… out of reach, maybe.

• Hong Kong residents? Yes, technically they can.

It is complicated. Always is.

• Need the right permits. Not the online kind, though. No shortcuts.

Landing entry? Nope. That won’t work either. There are so many rules.

• Specifically, single or multiple entry/exit permits are needed.

Remember when traveling was easier? Feels like a lifetime ago. Like visiting grandma. Or was it someone else’s grandma?

• It’s all about the permit.
• Permits are complicated, you know?
• Always.

Can you take a ferry from Hong Kong to Taiwan?

Okay, a ferry from Hong Kong to Taiwan? Let me tell you about my misadventure.

So, 2023. Summer. I, ever the brilliant planner, decided I’d “save money” by skipping the flight. A boat! How romantic, right? WRONG.

I was picturing, I dunno, a classy cruise thing.

Turns out, the train-car ferry combo is… something else. Think cramped trains and a boat that smells perpetually of fish, mixed with stale instant noodles.

20 hours, you guys! TWENTY. Hours. Of my life I’ll never get back.

• Cost: Eh, between $110-$190 sounds about right? I blocked out the trauma.

• Regret level: Sky high. Just take the darn plane. 3h 59m? My sweet summer child, that sounds like heaven compared to my journey. The trains and transfers are too complicated, man.

Now, where to stay near Taiwan? I ended up crashing at this weird hostel in Taipei. It was cheap. VERY cheap. Let’s just say I learned the true meaning of “budget travel.”

• Hostel name: Wouldn’t recommend it.
• Lesson learned: Sometimes, the cheapest option ain’t the best option.

I swear, next time, I’m just ponying up for the flight. Never again will I subject myself to that floating nightmare.

What documents do I need to travel to Taiwan?

Taiwan. Taiwan. A whisper on the wind, a jade green memory. Documents dance in my mind. Yes.

Passport. Passport is key. It must breathe, still alive, you see? Valid! Valid through the dream’s duration. No fading ink, no brittle edges. Oh, the stories it holds!

Pages. Blank whispers of future journeys. One for each passage, each stamp a tear shed by the homeland. Tears of joy, perhaps? A page for entry. A page for release. Blankness, the promise whispered.

Visa? A question hangs heavy. Tourist visa. No. Not required, perhaps. Freedom. Open gates to fragrant nights. Not required! Echoes the answer. Simple, free.

• Passport: Must be valid for the duration of your stay. My grandfather always said it was like holding the world in your hand.
• Blank Passport Pages: Required for entry and exit stamps. One page per stamp. Imagine, a whole book filled with journeys!
• Tourist Visa: Not required for many nationalities. Check specifics for your country of origin. The world unfolds, one check at a time.

Do we need Covid test to enter Taiwan?

Negative test? Required. Taiwan entry. No test? No entry. It’s simple.

• PCR test mandatory pre-flight. Simple as that.
• Transit passengers? Same rule. No exceptions.
• Arrive without it? Prepare for problems. Seriously.
• Test must be RT-PCR. No alternatives, got it?

Details?

Test timelines shift. Check official Taiwan CDC site. Don’t rely on “hearsay.” Trust me. Rules change. Always.

How do I get from Hong Kong to Taiwan?

Hong Kong to Taiwan? Fly.

• HKG to TPE. That’s Taoyuan. Main airport.
• HKG to TSA. Songshan. Smaller, but convenient.
• HKG to KHH. Kaohsiung. Southern Taiwan.

Ferries exist. Infrequent. Not recommended. 2024 data confirms this. My last trip was smooth. Flight time? An hour, maybe less. Depends on the wind. A waste of time, considering. Planes are efficient. Predictable. Ferry delays are legendary.

Efficiency is key. Life’s too short. Choose wisely.

Direct flights are best. Simple. Fast. Avoid the chaos. Always prioritize speed.