- KCS EDUCATION - Useful info on Taiwan -

Language.

Taiwan’s official language is Mandarin Chinese. Taiwanese Chinese, Hakka and several aborigine languages are also spoken. English is frequently spoken in the cities and by medical personnel.

Travel documents.

A electronic passport with over 6 months validity is required to enter Taiwan. Citizens from the E.U., Australia and New Zealand are not required visas for stays up to 30 days, almost all other nationalities are required to apply for a Tourist visit visa.

Vaccinations and medical services.

Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccinations are required. hepatitis A and B are highly recommended. Medical facilities in Taiwan are well suited for any type of intervention, and on par with European or American standards. A Travel and medical insurance is included in the course fee.

Clothing.

Taiwan's climate is subtropical with mild winters (10-20°C) from December to March, summer is usually hot and humid (25-30°C) with short but heavy downpours. In summer, light cotton clothes, a light raincoat and comfortable sandals as well as a cap and sunglasses are fine. It is advisable however, to bring a pullover as air conditioning, and high altitude in the mountains can make temperatures drop. In winter, warm clothes and shoes are required for mountain excursions.

Telephones, Internet and electricity.

For international calls dial 002. GSM standard (Europe) mobile phones do function in Taiwan. The electric grid supplies 110V current and electric jackets follow the 2 pin American standard.

Currency.

Taiwan’s currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD), the exchange rate with the euro lies around 40 NTD/euro. Changing USD or euro in banks, airports, and hotels is straightforward. Credit cards are widely used in the cities.

Safety.

Taiwan can be considered with Japan as one of the safest places in Asia and the World.

Current time and weather in Taipei.

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