Taiwan travel advice
A summary of the UK government’s (FCDO) travel advice for Taiwan, last updated by the FCDO on 28 August 2026. The full advice on GOV.UK is the authoritative version.
FCDO status
No areas listed where FCDO advises against travel
The FCDO’s alert status for Taiwan names no areas where it advises against travel. The FCDO says no travel can be guaranteed safe. Read the full advice.
Latest FCDO update (28 August 2026): Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan (‘Health’ page).
FCDO notice
Typhoon season warning
Typhoons can affect Taiwan in June, but the most active period is between July and September. Typhoon frequency gradually decreases in October. If you are planning to visit Taiwan during typhoon season, it is important to stay informed and plan ahead:
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monitor official weather forecast: check the website of the Taiwan Central Weather Administration for updated typhoon news
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be flexible with your itinerary: flights, trains, buses and other transportation services may be delayed or cancelled during severe weather
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check your travel arrangements with your travel provider
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follow the guidance of the Taiwanese authorities
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conditions may be dangerous for swimming, water sports and other activities in coastal waters around Taiwan during this period
Information and advice on how you can prepare for a range of disasters and emergency situations in Taiwan can be found in their Public Safety Guide or “Little Orange Book”.
Warnings (from the FCDO, word for word)
The UK does not recognise Taiwan as a state and has no diplomatic relations with Taiwan, so limited support is available to British nationals. Please refer to the British Office in Taipei for further information.
Passport validity
To enter Taiwan, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the day you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
From FCDO: entry requirements. Written for British passport holders.
Recent FCDO updates
- 28 August 2026: Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan (‘Health’ page).
- 26 August 2026: New information about typhoon season ('Warnings and insurance' page).
- 7 August 2026: New information about Typhoon Dolphin (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Plan your trip
This page shows the FCDO’s headline status and quotes its text word for word; we don’t reword safety advice. It refreshes automatically, so it can lag GOV.UK by up to a day. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: FCDO foreign travel advice on GOV.UK. FCDO advice is written for British nationals; other nationalities should also check their own government’s advice.