Questions tagged [taiwan]
The Republic of China (commonly called Taiwan), an island of East Asia, located in the Pacific Ocean.
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How can I know ahead of time whether the Taiwanese immigration and airline flying there will accept my passport?
I recently tried to fly from Manila (MNL) to Taipei (TPE) but at the airport ticket counter AirAsia refused to sell me a flight ticket on the grounds that my French passport was wet and that ...
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Are the hoses in toilets in Asia something I should know about?
I have noticed random bits of hose without proper fittings before I think for example in India and just assumed they are for use by the cleaners or for filling the water jug in squat toilets.
But Now ...
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Is it possible to get from the Philippines to Taiwan to Japan (or the reverse) without flying?
It's not that I have a fear of flying but it seems the best way to see Island countries is by island hopping and these three countries are all relatively close to one another if you take into account ...
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Would China to Taiwan and back again count as another entry into China?
I have a double entry visa for China. I've used up the first one and will reenter China for the second one in the next few days.
Now I'd really like to go to Taiwan by ferry but was worried that it ...
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Can I get a Taiwan visa from China?
I am a Sri Lankan citizen currently living in Sri Lanka. I'm planning a short trip to Taiwan this October, and they require us to get visa in advance to enter the country.
To make the matter worse, ...
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Can a foreigner get a visa for China in Taiwan?
I'm in China and thinking of taking a ferry to Taiwan. I'm an Australian citizen and I've been to Taiwan before and know I get visa-free entry. But I'm wondering about getting a new visa for China ...
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How can a citizen of Mainland China visit Taiwan?
How to obtain a Taiwan visitor visa when the applicant is a Chinese citizen living in China?
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How, specifically, can I travel between Taiwan and Okinawa by sea?
This is a followup to a previous question of mine where we established that it is possible to travel between the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.
So now that we know that it's possible, and because ...
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Taiwan maximum stay rules with reentry
I've heard about US expats temporarily leaving Taiwan for a weekend so that they can stay an additional 90 days under visa exempt entry. I have two questions about this practice:
Is there a minimum ...
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Visiting both Taiwan and China having one passport
Can I expect to encounter any problem when visiting the Republic of China (Taiwan) after visiting the People's Republic of China or vice versa?
I mean, some countries have political clashes with each ...
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How to leave the Philippines by boat to Taiwan, China or Hong Kong?
We are now trying to do a world tour without flying, and after a bit more than two years we are facing one of the biggest challenges of our journey, crossing the Pacific. We know there are few ...
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Is it possible to travel by sea between Hong Kong and Taiwan?
Since air travel between those destinations is expensive, I was looking for some cheaper alternative.
I would highly appreciate if anyone could advise me on this.
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Getting from Chaiyi THSR station to Chiayi City
What's the optimal way to get from Chaiyi THSR station to Chiayi City by public transportation? According to Google Maps, there is bus 7211, but it takes almost 2 hours to travel only 15 km (I don't ...
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Where can "public showers" be found in Taiwan?
I've been travelling on foot and by hitchhiking and sleeping in a tent in many countries and now I'm doing so in Taiwan.
But in some countries it's really easy to keep fresh.
In Turkey I was often ...
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Do any of the convenience store chains in Taiwan offer free Wi-Fi?
Here in Taipei there's more cafes than ever and most have free Wi-Fi, and of course accommodation always has free Wi-Fi too. So I don't bother spending money for Wi-Fi access.
There do seem to be a ...
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How can a non-Chinese-speaking traveller use the free Wi-Fi in 7-Elevens in Taiwan?
In another of my questions here I asked if any of the convenience store chains in Taiwan offer free Wi-Fi.
Well today I found out that 7-Eleven does.
But the sign up / log in pages are totally in ...
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Is there any printer at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) that airline passengers can use?
Is there any publicly available printer at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) that airline passengers can use?
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If I leave and enter Taiwan on same day, does this restart my day count under a travel visa?
I often travel from Taiwan to China for short periods, and my last trip was to Shanghai just for the day. If my Taiwan visa has a 90-day limit per entry, did the day-trip reset the count?
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What is the cheapest way to get to and from Taipei, Taiwan to Shenzhen, China?
I've taken a look at Seat61 and rome2rio, but they offer incomplete or expensive options at best. Aside from hitch-hiking, what is the cheapest way to get from Shenzhen, China to Taipei, Taiwan?
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Cheapest place to fly from China, Taiwan, or Southeast Asia to Ishigaki, Japan?
I'm pondering meeting up with a friend in Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan on my upcoming trip.
I'll be on a tight budget hitchhiking from Singapore to China with no real plan or itinerary so any departure ...
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What is the baggage drop deadline for Eva Air at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) for international flights?
What is the baggage drop deadline at the check-in counter for Eva Air at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) for international flights (to SFO if that matters)?
Evaair.com - managing your trip ...
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Getting from Chiayi to Alishan through Fenqihu on a Sunday
I'll be arriving from Taipei to Chiayi on a Sunday morning by THSR (I'm flexible with times). I will also need to leave a bag in a hotel near the TRA Chiayi Station. I want to go to Alishan (without ...
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Can an Indian passport holder apply for a Taiwan visa without special documents?
I am an Indian citizen planning to apply for a Taiwan visa. But, in the site, I see an additional requirement saying:
In addition, the applicant must possess at least one of the following documents ...
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