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Canadian citizens travelling to Taiwan

Citizens of Canada that are travelling to Taiwan can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Taiwan

🤝 friendly locals
⚡ Above average wifi
island
mild weather
🏖️ beaches
safe neighbourhoods
Massages and Spas

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Taiwan from Canada usually are around 640.00 CAD. Air Canada is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Air Asia, and Mandarin

. Popular domestic airlines are

EVA, and Far Eastern

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

ChungHwa Telecom, and Taiwan Mobile

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is TWD.

1 CAD = 23.445370 TWD

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $2.82 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Taiwan. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Apply for a Visa

You can apply for a visa for Taiwan via iVisa.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

All non-Taiwanese travellers are barred from entering Taiwan. Exemptions apply for foreigners who are permanent residents, government officials or visiting for formal business purposes. Documented proof is required; check with your nearest Taiwanese representative office for further details on requirements. If you are a permanent resident (or dual citizen) of Taiwan, you will be able to enter but will need to undertake 14 days of home quarantine. Travellers already in Taiwan who have been in or transited through Europe, Turkey, Egypt or Dubai since 5 March are also required to undertake 14 days of home quarantine. Our level of advice has not changed:  Do not travel to Taiwan.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Taiwan. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (4.82 / 5)
Safety (4.13 / 5)
Cost of Living (4.60 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$59.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$2.82 USD

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Popular Cities in Taiwan

Kaohsiung

Kinmen

Taichung

Tainan

Taipei

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