Asia > Taiwan: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 9.3 millions
Active cases: 451 027
Recovered: 8.9 millions
Deaths: 16 071
Vaccination count: 21.8 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not Required
• Masks are required in public transport
• Masks are required in enclosed public places
• Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
All travelers can enter Taiwan.
Inbound passengers no longer need to show a COVID-19 test result prior to boarding a flight to Taiwan.
Effective October 13, 2022, Taiwan has lifted the quarantine requirement for all arrivals and require 7-day period of self-initiated epidemic prevention. Taiwan maintains a requirement that arrivals may stay “one person per room” during the 7-day period.
Tests: Not Required
Quarantine: No
Not Required
Information updated on 2023-03-16.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
For the month of May, the following measures are now in place:
-Facemasks should be worn at all times when outdoors. Exceptions are permitted when exercising, consuming food and beverages and when in certain open spaces e.g. forests, mountains and beaches
-Social distancing must be maintained in public areas
-Restaurants will permitted to offer dine-in services provided they adhere to Ministry of Health and Welfare regulations
-Enhanced epidemic measures will be introduced for certain leisure and entertainment venues
-Members of the public are encourage to download and use the Taiwan Social Distancing App (https://bit.ly/3sCeGtl) on their smart phone devices
Mask use
Masks are required in public transport
Masks are required in enclosed public places
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Allowed
Allowed under restriction
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
