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Forum Venue	back to top

Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)
Address: 1, Hsin-Yi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei, 110 Taiwan, R.O.C.
              11049 台北市信義路五段1號
Tel: +886-2-2725-5200
Fax: +886-2-2723-2589

Visa Applications	back to top

Here's basic information for your reference only. Please double check the regulations with your travel agent. You may also visit Bureau of Consular Affair for more details. US passport holders do not require a visa to Taiwan before departure. Please be reminded to make sure your passport is valid and does not expire within the next 6 months.

Visa Exempt Entry

Countries eligible for Visa-exempt entry	Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, *Japan, Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands , New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. and U.S.A.
Requirements	1. a passport with validity of at least six months after entry . a. visa-exempt entry only applicable to formal passports, not including emergency,temporary or other informal passports. b. Japanese Citizen is entitled to validity of passport at least three months,under same other requirements) (unless otherwise stipulated by treaty or agreement) 2. a confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure. 3. no criminal record.
Duration of stay	The 30 days duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival and is not extendable.
Ports of entry	Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport, Keelung Harbor, Hualien Harbor, Taichung Harbor, Kaohsiung Harbor,Taitung Airport and Taichung Airport..

Landing Visa

Countries eligible for Landing Visas	1. Nationals of Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland 2. Holders of USA passport with validity less than six months＊
Requirements	1. a passport valid for at least six months. 2. a confirmed return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure. 3. fill out an application form with one photo. 4. visa fee of NT$ 1,600 (citizens of countries with reciprocal agreements shall be issued visas gratis) plus a handling fee of NT$ 800; For U.S. citizens: see remarks 2. 5. no criminal record.
Duration of stay	The 30 days duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival and is not extendable.
Ports of entry	Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport.
Method of Lodgement	1. Passengers entering the Republic of China through the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport may apply for a landing visa at the Visa Office of Consular Affairs Bureau at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. 2. Passengers who enter the Republic of China through the Kaohsiung International Airport shall apply for a "temporary entry permit" at the Kaohsiung Aviation Police Station for temporary permits. These passengers must change the permit to a visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs or its Kaohsiung Office within three days, or will be subjected to administrative penalty for overstaying.
Remarks	＊Holders of USA passport with validity less than six months 1. Passengers shall apply for a visa at ROC Overseas Missions and be charged a special handling fee of equal amount US$131（NT$4,100）. 2. Passengers who apply for visas upon arrival at the ports of entry in the ROC shall be charged a special handling fee of equal amount US$131（NT$4,100）plus an additional fee of US$24（NT$800）.A single entry visa of which duration of stay is no more than 30 days may be granted.

Chinese Visitors	back to top

As an international event, IDF Taiwan attracts exhibitors and visitors from overseas. If you are travelling to Taipei, Taiwan from China, this page will provide valuable information for you.

Invitation Letters
For Intel staff, please contact Ms. Alice Wang aliceh.wang@intel.com for further details.

Third parties, please contact Mrs. Katherine Salter katherine.salter@e21mm.com for further details.

Visas & Entry
PRC citizens seeking entry to Taiwan to take part in an event will need to apply for the relevant visa to gain entry to Taiwan. Participants of an event or conference will generally need to fill out a Taiwanese Visa Application Form for PRC Citizens as well as prepare several additional documents. We are able to assist you with the application process by helping you to prepare the required documents and send your documents to the National Immigration Agency. Please complete these forms and contact Ms. Alice Wang or Mrs. Katherine Salter for further details. All fields are compulsory and the information must be as it appears in your passport. We are unable to accept incomplete forms.

Visa Applications

 VISA Application Process Document Download
 Taiwanese Visa Application Form for Citizens Document Download
 Authorization of Charge on VISA/MASTER Card Document Download


Please note: this does not automatically guarantee your eligibility for entry to Taiwan and you will still need to satisfy the requirements of your visa application.

Transportation	back to top

The traveling time from the airport to the hotels is around 50 minutes by car.

Option A	Grand Hyatt (NT$2,000) The Sherwood Hotel (NT$2,100) Grand Formosa Regent Taipei (NT$2,100) Far Eastern Plaza Hotel (NT$2,200) The Westin Hotel (NT$2,000) Please book airport transfer directly with the hotel. The prices provided above are one-way limo service for reference only.
Option B	Kuokuang Line runs every 15-20 minutes at NT$125 per person per trip Chunghsin Line runs every 15-20 minutes at NT$75 per person per trip Evergreen Bus runs every 15-20 minutes at NT$135 per person per trip Toward You Air Bus runs every 20-30 minutes at NT$145 per person per trip Fe Go Express runs every 15-20 minutes at NT$135 per person per trip No reservation is required. For more detail please Click Here

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Address： No. 9, Hangjan S. Rd., Dayuan Shiang, Taoyuan, Taiwan 33758, R.O.C.
T1 Departure Service Counter：+886-3-398-2143 / +886-3-398-2144
T2 Departure Service Counter：+886-3-398-3274 / +886-3-398-3294
Command Center Against Typhoon：+886-3-398-2006
Maintenance：+8863-398-2059
Phone For Accusation：+886-3-398-2867
Voice inquiry：+886-3-398-3728
Emergency Call For 24 Hours：+886-3-398-2050

Tourist Attractions	back to top

Taipei is Taiwan's largest city, as well as its economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face, filled with exuberance. Taipei is also home to many fine museums. On the city's outskirts, the Yangmingshan National Park has a unique volcanic terrain, a rich variety of forest vegetation, and an extensive network of hiking trails, making it a popular destination for visitors from the Taipei area and elsewhere. The city's comprehensive rapid transit system takes you quickly to just about anyplace you might want to go in the metropolitan area. Below are some useful links for touring around the Taipei city:

Taipei Tourists information
Visit the government’s official website to obtain detailed information of Taipei attractions, including the Yangmingshan National Park, amusement park, farm/scenery, night market/snack, museum/gallery and heritage/temple.

Taiwan Tour Bus
The Taiwan Tour Bus offers touring packages with multi-lingual guides specially designed for visitors who are only available for a short stay in Taiwan. Each package includes all the fees of bus, insurance, guide tour and admissions/tickets, etc.

Taipei Transport Guide
This site offers a comprehensive guide to the various forms of transport in Taipei

Weather
Weather is changeable in October. Please check the local temperature prior to departure.

Tipping
Tipping is not expected in Taiwan. Most hotels and some restaurants automatically add a 10% service charge to the bill. The only exception to this rule is hotel bell caps and airport porters. The usual tip is NT$50 per bag.

Electrical
Taiwan uses electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles; appliances from Europe, Australia or South-East Asia will need an adaptor or transformer. Many buildings have sockets with 220 volts especially for the use of air conditioners.

Currency
New Taiwan Dollar (NT$); 1 dollar
Notes: 100, 200, 500, 1000 & 2,000 dollars
Coins: 1, 5, 10, 20 & 50 dollars

Intel Taiwan Branch Office	back to top

Address: B1, No. 205, Tun-Hwa North Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2716-9660