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Confirmed: Taiwan reopening to tourists from 13 October

Aaron Wong

Taiwan will end mandatory quarantine from 13 October, with ARTs replacing PCR tests on arrival and visa-waiver schemes restored.

Taiwan previously announced that it would scrap mandatory quarantine and reopen its borders to tourists from “around” 13 October 2022, ending more than 30 months of isolation from the world. 

13 October 2022 has now been confirmed as the actual date, and tourists can look forward to a fully-restored visa waiver scheme for nationals of more than 60 countries, and ART testing replacing PCR tests on arrival. Vaccinations will not be required for entry.

Taiwan reopens to tourists on 13 October

From 13 October 2022, Taiwan will permit tourist arrivals from all countries, regardless of vaccination status.

The current system of “3+4” (where arriving travellers are subject to three days of quarantine and four days of self-health monitoring) will be replaced by a system of “0+7” (no quarantine and seven days of self-health monitoring). 

Taiwan’s visa-waiver scheme will be restored for all countries that were eligible pre-COVID, and arrivals will only be required to take an on-arrival ART at the airport, with no isolation necessary.

Visa-waiver scheme

Taiwan has fully restored its visa-waiver scheme for all previously eligible countries including Singapore. 

The visa exemption period for Singaporeans is 30 days. Nationals of other countries may be eligible for an exemption of up to 90 days.

Testing regime

Taiwan removed its pre-departure test requirement from 15 August 2022 for all international arrivals, although anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past seven days is not permitted to travel. 

The current regime of on-arrival PCR testing at the airport will be replaced by ART testing instead.  Travellers aged 2 and above will be issued 4x ART kits on arrival. They will do self-administered tests on Day 0, 2, 4 and 6.

There is no need to report a negative result. Visitors who test positive will need to quarantine at designated hotels.

Masking requirements

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Masks are not required on flights to or from Taiwan, although EVA Air and China Airlines continue to enforce the rule. Singapore Airlines passengers will not be required to mask, as per the airline’s latest global mask policy.  

Masks are currently required at Taipei Airport and all other indoor and outdoor locations, except in the following situations:

  • When exercising outdoors or indoors;
  • When taking individual/group photos indoors or outdoors;
  • When driving a vehicle or riding a scooter or bicycle by oneself or with live-in family members;
  • When livestreaming, filming, moderating an event, reporting, delivering remarks, giving a speech, lecturing, or during activities or events involving conversations with others;
  • When outdoor workers working in open spaces;
  • When people are in forests/mountains (including forest recreation areas) and on the beach;
  • When people are in hot/cold springs, dry sauna rooms, spas, steam rooms, saunas, during water activities, or in venues where masks can get wet easily.
  • Masks may be removed when consuming food/beverages outside.
  • Masks may be temporarily removed in venues or during activities (e.g. art performers performing a show, film crews/TV news anchors when filming, and athletes and referees participating in sports competitions) that comply with the CECC’s or competent authority’s epidemic prevention and control rules.

The full list of masking requirements can be found here.  

However, Taiwan also plans to progressively loosen its mask requirements as restrictions lift, except on public transport.

Flights to Taiwan

As of October 2022, flights between Singapore and Taipei are operated by Singapore Airlines, Scoot, China Airlines, EVA Air and Starlux. There are a total of 24 flights per week in each direction, though that should increase given the reopening (Singapore Airlines goes daily on this route from November). 

From SIN to TPE

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Singapore Airlines operates its Boeing 787-10 on this route, which has 337 seats, split into 36 Business Class and 301 Economy Class.

Passengers can look forward to its 2018 Regional Business Class seats , which offer full flat beds in a 1-2-1 configuration. While they’re certainly narrower than the Business Class seats Singapore Airlines offers on its long-haul flights, I still find them highly comfortable and private. 

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How much do awards cost?

Here’s the cost of KrisFlyer awards on the Singapore – Taipei route. Do remember that First and Premium Economy awards are not available on the B787-10, since it has Business and Economy cabins only. 

Business Saver awards are available from early November.

Alternatively, KrisFlyer members can redeem 46,000 miles for a Business Class award on EVA Air. A total of S$130 of fuel surcharges will apply on a one-way award from Singapore, and award space is available from early November too.

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Taiwan is set to reopen to tourists from 13 October 2022, and while there were rumours they might go with a “Japan-style reopening” and make visitors join closely-controlled tour groups, I’m glad that common sense has prevailed with free-and-easy travel available from the get go.

Will you be planning a Taiwan trip?

Aaron Wong

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Personally I can’t see any reason to travel to countries that still require any kind of test on arrival as you still run the risk of having to be stuck in quarantine, especially when there are so many options now where there is no testing or risk of quarantine. Obviously if someone has a real need to travel there for personal reasons or business I get that. However when just picking somewhere for a leisure trip for me its not worth the risk. Our most recent trip to Australia felt great in that regard. No testing of any kind, same entry …  Read more »

Aaron Wong

true. as long as on-arrival testing remains, tourists will have to confront that possibility. that’s why japan is higher on my to-go list- no on-arrival tests!

I forgot that Japan had removed all testing, though I do remember reading your latest article on expected proper reopening in October. Hopefully will have at least one of these as a good option (not just entry requirements but also local rules and flight availability/pricing) during the winter season for some cool weather!

phister

Spot on James. Screw those countries which are still dicking around with meaningless Covid protocols.

Bryan Wang

Only 70,000KM (not miles) required for BR return biz award ticket if you have Air China miles. Tax is about $300+.

Bob the builder

Masks still required even when outdoors? Nah.

Tom

There appears to be an exemption for live-streaming – somewhat makes a farce of the whole policy if you can get around it by carrying a phone in your top pocket streaming to YouTube. Then again this was also the case when you were required to mask up to walk into a restaurant for ten meters only for everyone to remove it once they sat down and ate for an hour in a small enclosed room.

“Science” and “covid regulations” said goodbye to each other in this part of the world in early 2021 unfortunately.

H S

Now that masks have become optional in SG (except public transport, which is fine) I won’t be travelling anywhere with non-optional wide mask mandates. So HK and Taiwan is out, although I’d love to go back to Taipei.

I’m postponing Japan as well, until non-masking become locally acceptable. Would be interesting to know the local sentiments.

asprino

Well unless you think China is not a country. If not Taiwan hasn’t reopened for tourists for all countries

Coby

Hi, is there a requirement that each person must have an individual room with a private bath room. Anyone can help verify? Thanks

https://www.traveltaiwanduringcovid19.com/538/home-quarantine-policy/

  • In principle, arriving travelers should stay at home or a residence of a friend or family member or a hotel room that meets the requirement of  “one person per room” (with a private bathroom)  in the self-initiated epidemic prevention period.

Steven

I just got back last Sun. In general, overseas visitors coming in on same flight are ok to stay in the same hotel room. My case, I confirmed with the hotel, and a friend checked with her tour guide. Heard of another case where the hotel rooms are with shared toilet facilities on a floor basis, and that hotel was not ok with more than 1 person per room.

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Taiwan opens borders to tourists as restrictions eased after 2.5 years

Entry rules to island lifted to allow unfettered access, while mainland China remains one of the few places keeping borders closed

Taiwan lifted all its Covid-19 entry restrictions on Thursday, allowing tourists unfettered access the self-ruled island after more than 2.5 years of border controls.

Hong Kong and Taiwan, together with mainland China, required most visitors to complete a mandatory quarantine period throughout the pandemic, even as most countries reopened their borders to tourists.

Visitors are no longer required to quarantine upon entry, or take any PCR tests. Instead, they will need to monitor their health for a week after arriving, and obtain a negative result on a rapid antigen test the day they arrive.

If people want to go out during the weeklong monitoring period, they need a negative test from either that day or the day before. There are also no longer any restrictions on certain nationalities being allowed to enter Taiwan.

Dozens of visitors from Thailand were among the first to arrive under the new rules at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport, which serves the capital Taipei, on a Tiger Air flight that landed shortly after midnight.

Tourists like 32-year-old Mac Chientachakul and his parents were excited to visit the island.

“Hot pot is my favourite dish in Taiwan,” Chientachakul said. “It’s my first thing to do 
 I miss it so much.”

Sonia Chang, a travel agent, said the changes are good for the tourism industry and Taiwanese residents, who can now travel abroad without having to quarantine when they get home.

Valaisurang Bhaedhayajibh, a 53-year-old business development director of a design firm, called the new rules convenient.

“We don’t have to do the test before coming here, and also after arriving,” he said. “We are still required to do the self-test every two days, and everything has been provided” by Taiwanese authorities, including the rapid testing kits.

At a welcome ceremony in the Taoyuan airport’s arrival hall, the travellers from Thailand were met by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s director, Chang Shi-chung, who handed out gifts.

Taiwan’s tourism bureau estimated that a total of 244 tourists from 20 tour groups will arrive Thursday.

With both Hong Kong and Taiwan getting rid of restrictions and welcoming back tourists, mainland China remains one of the few places in the world keeping borders closed and sticking to a “zero-Covid” strategy. Hong Kong ended its mandatory quarantine policy for inbound travellers late last month, requiring just a three-day self-monitoring period.

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Taiwan's premier Su Tseng-chang said on Thursday the government aims to end the measures from around Oct. 13. In the coming weeks, Su said bans on tour groups will be lifted and entry for tourists from visa-waiver countries will be resumed. Saliva tests upon arrival will also be scrapped.

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Tourists flock to Taiwan as COVID entry restrictions eased

First group of foreign travelers hold souvenirs after arriving at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Taiwan announced that it will end mandatory COVID-19 quarantines for people arriving from overseas beginning Oct. 13. The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the previous weeklong requirement will be replaced with a seven-day self-monitoring period.  (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

First group of foreign travelers hold souvenirs after arriving at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Taiwan announced that it will end mandatory COVID-19 quarantines for people arriving from overseas beginning Oct. 13. The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the previous weeklong requirement will be replaced with a seven-day self-monitoring period. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

First group of foreign travelers arrive at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Taiwan announced that it will end mandatory COVID-19 quarantines for people arriving from overseas beginning Oct. 13. The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the previous weeklong requirement will be replaced with a seven-day self-monitoring period. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

First group of foreign travelers pose for photos after arriving at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Taiwan announced that it will end mandatory COVID-19 quarantines for people arriving from overseas beginning Oct. 13. The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the previous weeklong requirement will be replaced with a seven-day self-monitoring period. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

First group of foreign travelers applause after arriving at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Taiwan announced that it will end mandatory COVID-19 quarantines for people arriving from overseas beginning Oct. 13. The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the previous weeklong requirement will be replaced with a seven-day self-monitoring period. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

A tour guide commentary speaks to the first group of foreign travelers after their arrival at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Taiwan announced that it will end mandatory COVID-19 quarantines for people arriving from overseas beginning Oct. 13. The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the previous weeklong requirement will be replaced with a seven-day self-monitoring period. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

First group of foreign travelers take photos after arriving at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Taiwan announced that it will end mandatory COVID-19 quarantines for people arriving from overseas beginning Oct. 13. The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the previous weeklong requirement will be replaced with a seven-day self-monitoring period. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

A foreign traveler poses for photos after arriving at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Taiwan announced that it will end mandatory COVID-19 quarantines for people arriving from overseas beginning Oct. 13. The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the previous weeklong requirement will be replaced with a seven-day self-monitoring period. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

First group of foreign travelers pose for photos at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Northern Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Taiwan announced that it will end mandatory COVID-19 quarantines for people arriving from overseas beginning Oct. 13. The Central Epidemic Command Center announced that the previous weeklong requirement will be replaced with a seven-day self-monitoring period. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan lifted all its COVID-19 entry restrictions on Thursday, allowing tourists unfettered access to the self-ruled island after over 2 1/2 years of border controls.

Hong Kong and Taiwan, together with mainland China, required most visitors to complete a mandatory quarantine period throughout the pandemic, even as most countries reopened their borders to tourists.

Visitors are no longer required to quarantine upon entry, or take any PCR tests. Instead, they will need to monitor their health for a week after arriving, and obtain a negative result on a rapid antigen test the day they arrive. If people want to go out during the weeklong monitoring period, they need a negative test from either that day or the day before.

There are also no longer any restrictions on certain nationalities being allowed to enter Taiwan.

Dozens of visitors from Thailand were among the first to arrive under the new rules at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport, which serves the capital Taipei, on a Tiger Air flight that landed shortly after midnight.

Tourists like 32-year-old Mac Chientachakul and his parents were excited to visit the island.

“Hot pot is my favorite dish in Taiwan,” Chientachakul said. “It’s my first thing to do ... I miss it so much.”

Sonia Chang, a travel agent, said the changes are good for both the the tourism industry and Taiwanese residents, who can now travel abroad without having to quarantine when they get home.

Valaisurang Bhaedhayajibh, a 53-year-old business development director of a design firm, called the new rules convenient.

“We don’t have to do the test before coming here, and also after arriving,” he said. “We are still required to do the self-test every two days, and everything has been provided” by Taiwanese authorities, including the rapid testing kits.

At a welcome ceremony in the Taoyuan airport’s arrival hall, the travelers from Thailand were met by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s director, Chang Shi-chung, who handed out gifts.

Taiwan’s tourism bureau estimated that a total of 244 tourists from some 20 tour groups will arrive Thursday.

With both Hong Kong and Taiwan getting rid of restrictions and welcoming back tourists, mainland China remains one of the few places in the world adamant in keeping borders closed and sticking to a “zero-COVID” strategy to stamp out the virus. Hong Kong ended its mandatory quarantine policy for inbound travelers late last month, requiring just a three-day self-monitoring period.

Associated Press writer Zen Soo contributed from Singapore.

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Taiwan to officially end quarantine on Oct. 13

Taiwan to launch '0+7' plan, raise weekly quota to 150,000, fully open borders, end tour bans on oct. 13.

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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) on Thursday (Sept. 29) confirmed that mandatory quarantine for inbound passengers will be discontinued under the new "0+7" system on Oct. 13.

During a Cabinet meeting Thursday, the MOHW presented a report titled "COVID-19 Epidemic Situation and Preparations for Opening." In a press release, the ministry stated that the first phase of easing border controls had begun, including the raising of the weekly inbound passenger quota to 60,000, allowing passengers to spend the entire "3+4" period in a residence with others under the "one person per room" principle, and ending the on-arrival saliva test, which will be replaced with four rapid antigen test kits given to incoming travelers.

The ministry confirmed that the second phase of eased border restrictions will indeed take place on Oct. 13, as previously announced . This second stage will see the weekly arriving passenger quota raised to 150,000, the "0+7" plan, the opening of borders to travelers from countries not granted visa-free treatment, and the end of the tour group ban.

"0+7" plan

Under the "0+7" plan, inbound passengers will no longer need to undergo quarantine and will instead be instructed to begin seven days of self-health monitoring. Four rapid test kits will be given to all arriving passengers aged two and over. On the day of arrival (Day 0) or the next day (Day 1), passengers are advised to take a rapid antigen test.

No further testing is required unless the traveler experiences suspected COVID symptoms. If a person needs to venture out during this period, they must take a rapid antigen test and receive a negative result within 48 hours prior to leaving their accommodation.

A number of epidemic prevention measures will be discontinued during this phase, including the sending of home quarantine notices, tracking mechanisms, electronic monitoring measures, home quarantine health insurance registration, and local government home quarantine care services.

Inbound passengers who are asymptomatic can take all forms of public transportation. If they are symptomatic, they are advised to take a quarantine taxi or have their friends or relatives pick them up.

During the seven days of self-health monitoring, travelers are advised to stay in a residence that can adhere to the principle of "one person per room." It is also recommended that they avoid contact with people with serious medical conditions, who are considered at high risk of contracting COVID.

If a person experiences symptoms, they are advised to rest at home. People undergoing self-health monitoring are also prohibited from visiting patients in the hospital and long-term care centers and are advised to avoid non-urgent medical treatment or examinations.

If COVID positive

During the self-health monitoring period, arriving passengers are not to dine with large groups or participate in large gatherings. If a person tests positive for COVID, they should seek medical attention immediately.

If they are confirmed by medical professionals to have COVID, they can stay in their original self-health monitoring residence and commence self-care. In the event a person requires transportation to a hospital, they can drive a car, ride a scooter, walk, be transported by their friends or relatives, or contact the local health department for assistance.

When seeking medical attention, symptomatic people should wear a mask at all times and avoid public transportation.

Tour groups

In the case of tour groups, if one member of the group tests positive for COVID, they must follow the same protocol mentioned above. If they are diagnosed by a physician with COVID, they must start the "7+7" formula of seven days of quarantine and seven days of self-health monitoring.

However, other members of the group who test negative for the virus can continue on their itinerary.

All arriving passengers are advised that the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) will continue to enforce a principle of "wearing a mask at all times when going out, with a few exceptions" until further notice. CECC head Victor Wang (王濅拝) on Tuesday (Sept. 27) was cited as saying that the mask mandate could be phased out as soon as November if the pandemic continues to subside.

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Taiwan plans reopening to tourists without quarantine from 13 October

Andrew

More good news for regional border reopening, with Taiwan’s government announcing today that the country will drop its quarantine requirement for all incoming travellers by “around” 13th October 2022, three weeks from now.

While the exact date has yet to be nailed down, this will represent the first time quarantine-free travel has been possible to Taiwan for around two-and-a-half years, due to border restrictions in place throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The country will shift from its current “3 + 4” quarantine scheme to a “0 + 7” programme, under which travellers will no longer need to quarantine and instead will only be subject seven days of self-health monitoring.

Taiwan also plans to progressively drop mask-wearing requirements in outdoor and public spaces, as its latest COVID-19 wave shows signs of reaching its peak in the days ahead.

Taiwan’s current entry rules (“3 + 4”)

Currently, Taiwan adopts a so-called “3 + 4” scheme, whereby arriving international travellers are subject to three days of quarantine, followed by four days of self-health monitoring.

All passengers arriving in Taiwan are required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test using a saliva sample upon arrival, before being permitted to proceed to their pre-arranged quarantine facility, but no pre-departure testing is required.

A further self-administered rapid COVID-19 test (ART) is required on the final day of mandatory quarantine.

A principle of “one person per household” must be followed during the three-day quarantine phase, after which travelers can switch to “one person per room” during the four days of self-health monitoring.

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Travellers can choose either a quarantine taxi from the airport to their accommodation, or can arrange for a friend or relative to collect them, but use of public transport is not allowed.

Furthermore, visa-free arrivals into Taiwan are currently only available to visitors from specific countries like Australia, the UK, EC countries, Canada and the USA, Taiwan’s “diplomatic allies”, but not for Singaporean citizens at this stage.

Taiwan also caps international passenger arrivals to 50,000 arrivals per week (i.e. only around 7,000 per day).

New “0 + 7” quarantine-free scheme

Taiwan’s government met on 22nd September to discuss a relaxation of quarantine measures, and agreement was reached that the new “0 + 7” scheme will go into place on or around 13th October 2022 , according to a statement made after the meeting.

This policy will mean there is no quarantine for arriving travellers, however there will still be seven days of self-health monitoring.

Earlier today Victor Wang, head of Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center, also announced that restrictions on people undergoing self-health monitoring, dining out, and using public transport may be substantially eased.

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Precise details are still awaited at the time of writing, but based the statement made after the meeting , the “0 + 7” policy will feature:

  • Arrival cap increase to 150,000 per week
  • Rapid COVID-19 antigen test (ART) on arrival in Taiwan, rather than a saliva PCR test
  • No mandatory quarantine for those who test negative for COVID-19
  • Travellers can take any mode of transport from the airport to their accommodation
  • Resumption of pre-COVID visa-free travel, to include countries like Singapore and Japan
  • Removal of the ban on tour groups

The reopening to visa-free tourists from countries Taiwan was open to pre-COVID is of course great news and essential for many of our Singaporean readers when it comes to planning a trip from mid-October onwards.

What if you test positive?

Once the “0 + 7” scheme is in place, if your on-arrival ART test in Taiwan returns a positive result you will need to quarantine at home or in a designated hotel.

Some relaxations from 29th September

Taiwan won’t go straight from “3 + 4” to “0 + 7” on 13th October, with the first stage of relaxations for those eligible to enter kicking in on 29th September , as follows:

  • Arrival cap increase to 60,000 per week
  • One person per room permitted during three day quarantine

The zero-quarantine “0 + 7” policy will be officially implemented subject to no significant changes in the epidemic profile two weeks after the above changes, which pins 13th October 2022 as the likely date for quarantine-free travel resuming.

Vaccination is not required

Like many countries in the region, including Singapore and South Korea, Taiwan does not require arriving travellers from overseas to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

There are currently no additional quarantine or testing requirements for passengers who are not fully vaccinated.

Singapore – Taiwan flights (October 2022)

Taiwan was linked to Singapore Changi Airport by 86 direct weekly flights prior to the pandemic, from the major cities of Taipei and Kaohsiung.

In October 2022 it’s a far cry from those kind of flight volumes, with only 36 direct weekly flights on offer, which means pent-up demand looks set to be funnelled on less than half the number of services previously available during the early stages of reopening.

Here are the planned Singapore – Taipei frequencies for next month by airline:

  • China Airlines: 14/wk
  • EVA Air: 5/wk
  • Scoot: 7/wk
  • Starlux: 7/wk
  • Singapore Airlines: 3/wk

Singapore Airlines already plans to restore daily (7/wk) flights to and from Taipei from the start of the northern winter season in November 2022.

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In other good news, mask-wearing is already optional on Singapore Airlines flights to and from Taiwan.

taiwan travel oct 13

Finally we are starting to see promising signs of border relaxation from North Asian countries like Taiwan, with this official plan announced to axe arrival quarantine in the island nation by around 13th October 2022.

An on-arrival ART test should be the only significant hurdle to cross for visitors from visa-free countries after that.

This week we also expect good news regarding similar relaxations in Hong Kong and Japan, both of which are also set to go quarantine-free from next month, which would leave China as the only major country in the region still retaining strict border measures.

It remains to be seen whether Japan or Hong Kong can beat Taiwan to the line and relax their own border measures even earlier next month.

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Woohoo! So does 0+7 mean we can stay at ANY hotel or Airbnb from the day of arrival if we don’t have family to stay with in Taiwan, as long as we do self-health monitoring?

That should be the case yes, but the finer details are still awaited at the moment!

That’s great! I almost booked a quarantine hotel before reading your article. I’ll be watching the news closely. Thank you!

Yes hopefully this will be all firmed up by 6th Oct, one week before!

Great news thank you for this!! Can’t wait to get back to Taipei.

Under the 0+7, is it possible to not stay the full 7 days. Can I leave taiwan in say 4-5 days?

Does it mean that we have to book a room each to comply for the self monitoring from October?

No that is for the 4 days self monitoring during the current 3+4 arrangement, then for the 3 days quarantine from 29 Sep.

Once there is no quarantine (0+7) from around 13 Oct there will be no movement or accommodation restrictions.

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Taiwan has reported 6.3 million domestic cases since the beginning of the year, driven by the more infectious Omicron variant. With more than 99 percent of those showing no or only mild symptoms, the government has relaxed restrictions in its “new Taiwan model”.

Cabinet spokesman Lo Ping-cheng told reporters on Thursday that with a well-vaccinated population and the pandemic under control at home, the time had come to reopen borders.

Arrivals will still need to monitor their health for a seven-day period and take rapid tests, but tourists will be allowed to return, he added.

The government had previously said it was aiming for an October 13 reopening .

A series of other measures came into force on Thursday, including ending PCR tests for arrivals and resuming visa-free entry for citizens of all countries that previously had that status.

Throughout the pandemic, Taiwanese citizens and foreign residents have not been prohibited from leaving and then re-entering, but have had to quarantine at home or in hotels for up to two weeks.

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Taiwan to End Quarantine for Inbound Arrivals From October 13

Peden Doma Bhutia , Skift

September 29th, 2022 at 2:59 AM EDT

In the latest round of easing travel restrictions, tourists coming in to Taiwan will not be asked to undergo mandatory Covid-19 quarantine from October 13, the ministry of health and welfare announced on Thursday.

From October 13, inbound arrivals to Taiwan would require to self-monitor for seven days instead of undergoing mandatory quarantine.

While the government has scrapped the requirement for polymerase chain reaction tests for inbound travelers, passengers aged two and above would receive four rapid test kits on arrival and are advised to test on the day of arrival or the next day.

Travelers seeking to step out during the seven-day self-monitoring period would be required to take a rapid antigen test.

While opening borders to travelers from all countries, the government has also raised the weekly limit for international visitors from 60,000 to 150,000, and announced the resumption of group tours.

On September 12, Taiwan restored visa-free entry for visitors from 54 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and diplomatic allies. From Thursday onwards, 11 more countries were included in the visa exemption list , which includes Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Following last week’s announcement of the Mainland Affairs Council, entry requirements for select categories of Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macau nationals have also been relaxed from Thursday onwards.

Even as many Asian destinations have scrapped most of the Covid-19 related entry restrictions, Taiwan had resorted to a strong zero-Covid policy for more than two years, where arrivals were still required to undergo a mandatory three-day quarantine at home or at a hotel, followed by four days of self-monitoring.

Taiwan had also banned inbound and outbound tour groups for more than two years.

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Travel agencies have seen an uptick in bookings, and airlines are adding flights to accommodate the soaring demand to and from Taiwan

A mascot and an official welcome a group of passengers from Thailand at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan on Oct 13, 2022, after Taiwan reopened its borders by ending mandatory COVID-19 quarantine for arrivals. (Photo: AFP/Daniel CENG)

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TAIPEI: Businesses – particularly those in tourism – are already seeing a boost in sales as Taiwan welcomed the return of tourists on Thursday (Oct 13), after easing some of the world’s most stringent COVID-19 border curbs.

Travellers started trickling into Taoyuan International Airport shortly after midnight, as the territory scrapped its quarantine and isolation rules.

Visitors, however, are still required to wear their masks, show proof of vaccination, take rapid COVID-19 tests and monitor their health for seven days.  

“I’m just glad that we don’t have to worry about (quarantine) now, (and we can) just spend time with our families and experience Taiwan,” said a tourist who arrived early Thursday morning at the Taoyuan International Airport, which was bustling with travellers for the first time in more than two years.  

Since the reopening announcement two weeks ago, travel agencies have seen an uptick in bookings. Airlines are also adding flights to accommodate the soaring demand.

Mr Eddy Lan, an assistant vice president at Hsi Hung Travel Service Co, said that tour bookings have increased by 20 per cent.

His agency, along with others in the tourism sector, had been roughing it out over the past two years, with sharp drops in revenue as the island closed its borders during the pandemic.

“Overseas travel accounts for 90 per cent of our company’s business. (The pandemic has forced us) to cut our staff members from 500 to around 170 or 180 today. The entire business had literally dropped down to zero,” said Mr Lan, 54.

MANY TRAVELLING DESPITE HIGHER EXPENSES

As one of the last places to lift COVID-19 restrictions, Taiwanese itching to travel abroad have flocked to tour agencies and snapped up plane tickets.

Travel agencies said that some of their packages are selling out, especially to popular destinations like Japan and South Korea. This is despite prices jumping 30 to 40 per cent higher than before the pandemic due to increased airfares and costs.  

About 17 million Taiwanese travelled overseas in 2019, but the number dropped by 98 per cent last year.

Taiwan’s tourism industry accounted for about 4 to 5 per cent of the island’s gross domestic product (GDP) before the pandemic.

As the number of inbound travellers plunged by more than 90 per cent in the past two years, many tourism-dependent companies have been put out of business.

But as global airlines continue to increase flights to and from the island with the reopening, Mr Lan expects the tourism industry to gain momentum and return to the pre-pandemic levels soon.

“I estimate that the earliest for the tourism industry to return to pre-pandemic level would be the second half of next year, and the latest would be 2024,” he said.

BUSINESSES EAGER TO SEE RETURN OF TOURISTS

Tourism is not the only sector that has been eagerly awaiting the reopening – a recent survey showed that 91 per cent of companies in Taiwan believe it is important to reopen borders.

Many businesses, especially hotels and restaurants, told CNA that they are eager to see the return of tourists, with some retailers working extra hours to stock up on products ahead of the reopening to meet an expected increase in demand.

According to health authorities, the decision to reopen now comes after more than 70 per cent of Taiwan’s population have taken their booster shots. Taiwan also has a sufficient supply of vaccines, rapid test kits and medication for patients.

REOPENING COULD AFFECT ELECTIONS

But the timing to ease border restrictions surprised some political observers, who had expected President Tsai Ing-wen’s administration to reopen only after local elections on Nov 26, as any spike in COVID-19 cases could potentially affect her party’s performance at the polls.

Last week, Taiwan’s infection number was increasing by about 44,000 a day, among the highest in the world.

“Once the borders are reopened, its high infection rate could persist and that (will) put a lot of pressure on the DPP when the elections are near,” said Professor Chu Chao-Hsian of the National Taiwan Normal University, referring to Ms Tsai’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Delaying the reopening, however, could compromise the economy and frustrate individuals and businesses already weighed down by pandemic fatigue, especially as other economies in the region have pushed ahead with the reopening.

In August, the government cut its growth forecast for this year to 3.76 per cent, down from 6.57 per cent last year, largely due to inflationary pressure and slowing global demand.

There are fears the growth forecast could be revised down again, as September exports drop for the first time in two years and the finance ministry warned of “deepening doubts” on the outlook.  

“The general voters may feel strongly about the deteriorating economy. So reopening borders to get more business opportunities is one of the key reasons for the government to ease border controls,” said Prof Chu.

Based on various polls, the ruling DPP is trailing behind the opposition Kuomintang (KMT). Some estimates showed that the DPP could lose as much as two-thirds of the 22 counties and cities up for grabs, posing a serious threat to its chances of winning the presidency in 2024.

If the reopening manages to boost Taiwan’s economy, it could work in favour of the DPP in the coming vote, said Prof Chu.

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Japan, Taiwan reopening fully: 5 things you should not miss

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If you have been longing to travel to Japan but were put off by having to be on a package tour, start planning your itineraries as the country will abolish a slew of Covid-19 border controls from Oct 11.

The moves include allowing individual visitors to enter, and reinstating visa waivers.

This will be the country’s latest round of easing travel restrictions. Earlier this year, it reopened its borders to leisure travellers on guided and non-guided tour packages.

Now that you can enjoy Japan with more freedom, here are some ideas about what you can see and do there.

1. Step into video game at Super Nintendo World, heart-stopping sky observatory in Osaka

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Want to be surrounded by buildings created in the likeness of those in the Super Mario game such as Princess Peach’s castle and Yoshi’s house? 

Head to Super Nintendo World of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.

There are human-size pipes, reward blocks, piranha plants all in the hyper-saturated hues of the original game. It makes even fully grown, sensible adult visitors feel like jumping in the air just like the main characters Mario and Luigi.

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While Shizuoka is home to places on the global tourist radar such as the Gotemba Premium Outlets for shopping and the Atami hot springs resort town, it is also well regarded for its beautiful treks.

Shizuoka, located between the major cities of Tokyo and Nagoya, is home to both Japan’s highest peak and lowest point. Mount Fuji rises from the country’s deepest point in Suruga Bay, a trough that is 2,500m deep.

It also is home to one of Japan’s most beautiful villages. Travel via winding mountain roads to Kawane Honcho.

3. Zipline into a Godzilla statue: Attractions from Hokkaido to Okinawa

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You can now do that in an anime theme park on the island of Awaji near Kobe in western Japan.

The Tokyo metropolitan area may usually get most of the attention from visitors, but other regions from Hokkaido to Okinawa have attractions worth checking out.

What to see and do on ‘extra days’ of Taiwan vacation with Covid-19 quarantine rule due to end

Taiwan aims to end its mandatory Covid-19 quarantine for arrivals from around Oct 13 and will ease other restrictions from next week as it continues to reopen to the outside world.

Visa-free entry would be resumed for citizens of all countries that previously had that status. This includes Singapore.

Taiwan has kept some of its entry and quarantine rules in place as large parts of Asia have relaxed or lifted them completely.

Now that you have more days with which to enjoy your holiday there, here are the extra activities you can consider packing into your itinerary.

1. Matsu Islands cluster is a foggy, tranquil hideaway in Taiwan that runs on its own time

Most Taiwanese have never been to the Matsu Islands, and have never even considered taking a trip there until the Covid-19 pandemic made it a domestic destination as international travel became impossible. 

The cluster of 36 islands is named for the benevolent goddess Mazu. 

It is best to plan for at least four days in Matsu so you can visit at least three islands. But set aside five or six days if you like to take things slow and easy – which Matsu is perfect for.

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While Taipei’s Metro is the most convenient way to zip around the city, cycling can be a far more interesting way to explore and see some of the city’s lesser known sights.

Taipei City has grown around the three major waterways that run through it - Keelung, Xindian and Tamsui. The Taipei City Government has cleaned up the rivers and built riverside parks, which are connected by cycling paths, making them safer alternative routes for cyclists who would rather not brave the madness of Taipei’s scooter-filled streets.

Intrepid explorers can cycle through the mangrove forests of the Waziwei Nature Reserve, or visit the unusually-shaped Shihsanhang Archaeological Museum where you can see artefacts found in the Shihsanhang district dating back to the first settlers in the area over 1,800 years ago.

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