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<text>
<title>
Taiwan: Travel
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Background Notes: Taiwan
Travel
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<body>
<p> Immigration: For a stay of less than 2 weeks, a transit visa
and confirmed onward passage are required; for a stay of up to
2 months, a visitor visa, valid for a stay of 2 months and
extendable twice for a total of 6 months, is required. Persons
coming from or passing through disease-infected areas should
have inoculations as appropriate. Since health requirements
often change, travelers should check the latest information.
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<p> Climate and clothing: Taiwan is hot and humid in summer and
chilly and damp in winter. The climate in the northern half of
the island resembles that of the south-central US; the southern
part is similar to Florida. In winter, light jackets and
sweaters are recommended; in summer, light-weight garments are
essential. An umbrella is useful year round.
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<p> Health: Epidemics and serious diseases are infrequent in
Taiwan. High pollen counts and air pollution can cause
discomfort to people who suffer from allergies or asthma.
Drinking water served at Taipei's major hotels is safe, but when
dining elsewhere, drink only hot or bottled drinks.
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<p> Telecommunications: Telephone and telegraph services are
modern and efficient. Bilingual assistance is available through
most hotel switchboards. Domestic telephone rates are moderate;
however, international calls dialed from Taiwan can be costly.
Taipei is 13 hours ahead of eastern standard time.
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<p> Transportation: Car rentals are available in Taiwan.
Although Taipei has an extensive bus system, foreign visitors
tend to rely on the inexpensive taxis far transportation. The
north-south freeway provides excellent links by car to the
island's major cities. Presently, however, travel around the
island by Taiwan's comfortable passenger express trains is
recommended. Flights are available from Taipei to Kaohsiung (30
minutes), Hualien, Makung, Tainan, and Taitung.
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<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
March 1988.
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