Category: Taiwan Travel

To enhance passenger entry efficiency, Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency has implemented a major update to the “Arrival Form” in 2025, launching a new electronic version called the “Taiwan Arrival Card” (TWAC), which will come into use starting October 1, 2025. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the process and precautions for filling out the Taiwan Electronic Arrival Card, helping you understand whether you need to submit it and how to complete it.   Table of Contents I. Applicable Persons, Submission Time, and Submission Method for the Taiwan Electronic Arrival Card 1. Who needs to submit the Taiwan Arrival

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When traveling to Japan, Korea, Europe, or other destinations, many shoppers apply for tax refunds after purchases. Similarly, foreign tourists shopping in Taiwan can also enjoy tax refunds. Taiwan’s tourist tax refund policy was introduced as early as 2003, but due to the high threshold for stores to register as tax-free merchants, only a limited number of shops—typically those in shopping malls frequented by tour groups or high-end stores—offered this service. As a result, many were unaware that Taiwan also provided tax refunds. However, since May 2016, Taiwan has revised its tax refund regulations, lowering the registration threshold for tax-free

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