Holidaymakers, rejoice. On the heels of Japan, Taiwan has done away with travel restrictions and opened its borders to international tourists.
Since 29 September 2022, Singaporeans could enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 30 days. Pre-departure PCR tests are not required, and there are no vaccination requirements to enter Taiwan.
But as of 13 October, quarantine is no longer required, and travellers just need to observe seven days of self-health management.
Time to Visit Taiwan?
Taiwan had been gradually easing its restrictions as part of what it dubs the “new Taiwan model”, which aims to coexist with the COVID-19 virus without shutting down the economy. Its latest step is to remove travel restrictions and quarantine measures to reopen to international tourists.
With the Taiwan dollar depreciating to its lowest level in over five years (from S$0.050 to S$0.044 for every 1 NTD), it could be a good time to visit before the tourist crowds return. So if you’re...