Taiwan Expat Guides

Time Zone: UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of New York)

Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NT$ or TWD)

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, and Formosan languages

Power Sockets: type A and B

Best Month to Visit: February–April

Capital City: Taipei City

International Dialing Code: +886

Traffic Direction: right side of the road

Getting a Visa

Explore Taiwan visa requirements for each visa type. Learn about each visa, their costs, and other important information.

Learn the ways of getting around Taiwan. Read each transportation method’s benefits, where they’re available, and their costs.