Taiwan
Country Information: Taiwan
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Taiwan formerly known as Formosa Island got separated from the mainland of South China by the 100-mi-wide (161-km) Formosa Strait. It's shaped is like a sweet potato in top aerial view. It has steep mountains and lush forests located in the outskirts of their city.
WEATHER INFORMATION
It has a subtropical climate. The typhoon season is from June to September. The best time to visit is during October to December, though there are still possibilities for typhooons. Average temperature is 24 degree Celsius.
FOREX
1 Taiwan Dollar = 1.39803 Philippine Peso
VISA
(1)A duly completed original visa application form (2)Two recent photos affixed onto the visa application form.
~The photograph should have a nominal size of 2"x1.5".
~The photograph must have been taken within the past six months.
~The photograph may be in black and white or color against white.
(3) Passport should be valid at least 6 months with one photocopy and old passport showing previous travel.
(4) Evidence of funds
~Bank certificates supported by bank books showing savings
~Personal assets-land titles, shares, stocks, business registration
~Employment Certificate Showing Monthly Income, supported by Income Tax Return (Original)
~If self employed provide Business Permit, Registration, SEC, Bank Accounts, Income Tax Return.
Visa Processing Fee: Php 1950
Embassy of Taiwan
Address: 41F Tower 1 RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Avenue Makati City 1200
Phone: + 63 2 8876688
Website: http://www.taiwanoffice.org.ph
For visa application, you can call direct to embassy or call us at +63 2 8129667.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Taiwan's local transportation includes: planes, buses, motorcycles, cars, trains and taxis.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Address: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport PO Box 9 Taiwan Republic of China
Airport Code: TPE
Country Code: 886
Phone: (0)3 398 3728
Fax: (0)3 383 4801
Email: manager@cksairport.gov.tw
Website: www.cksairport.gov.tw
Number of Terminals: 2
Airport Facilities: There are numerous banking, shopping, lodging, luggage, conference and business facilities, facilities for the disabled, and food centers located within the airport area.
AIRLINE OFFICE INFORMATION
Cathay Pacific Airways
Address: 12/F, 129 Min Sheng East Road, Section 3, Taipei
Phone: 886 (2) 2715-2333
Fax: 886 (2) 2175-1299
Airport Phone: 886 (3) 398-2501 / 2
Cebu Pacific General Sales Agent
Aviation Travel Services Co. Ltd.
8F-1 NO.146, Sung Chiang Rd., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 886-2-2563-3331
Fax: 886-2-2541-8892
Email: cebu_pacificair@atstpe.com.tw
China Airlines Taipei Branch Office
Address: 131, Sec. 3, Nanking E. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
Tel:(02) 2715-1212 / 2715-2233
Fax:(02) 2514-6005
Eva Air
Address: 117, Sec 2, Chang An E. Rd., Taipei 104 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Office Tel +886-2-25019599
Office Fax +886-2-25010699
Reservation Tel: +886-2-25011999
Reservation Fax: +886-3-351-0019~21
Ticketing Office Tel +886-2-25019599
Ticketing Office Fax +886-2-25016099
Airport Tel +886-3-3516805
Philippine Airlines
Address: 11F-1, No. 139, Sung Chiang Road Taipei, Taiwan
Phone : (8862) 2506-7255
Fax : (8862) 2503-9901
Email : tpeslpr@ms65.hinet.net
EMBASSY INFORMATION
none
TRAVEL TIPS
In Taiwan, airport tax of NT$300 must be paid and the receipt kept when checking-in to the departure hall. Always boil tap water.
