COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · TW
Taipei
Taiwan
AT A GLANCE
Travel essentials
Currency
TWD New Taiwan Dollar
1 TWD ≈ 4.81 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07
Actual exchange and card rates may differ.
Checked 2026-11-07
Capital & languages
- Capital
- Not recorded
- Languages
- Chinese
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Country codes
TW / TWN
中華民国
Republic of China
LOCAL TIME
Local time & time zones
The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.
Asia/Taipei
13:23:3111/14
UTC+08:00 · Japan −1h
Checked 2026-11-07
BEFORE YOU GO
Entry & travel preparation
Entry guidance
Eligible Japanese ordinary-passport holders may visit visa-free for up to 90 days. The online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) replaces paper cards. Since 15 July 2026, submission is available within seven days before arrival. Check official eligibility and document requirements.
Checked 2026-11-07
Power outlets
Type A
Type B
Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.
Typical mains power is 110 V, 60 Hz. Check your device’s voltage rating and the socket type at your accommodation.
Checked 2026-11-07
Tap water
Taipei Water Department supply meets drinking-water standards. Where building tank or plumbing maintenance is uncertain, use a marked drinking fountain or sealed bottled water.
Checked 2026-11-07
Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.
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