Taiwan
Warnings and insurance
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.
Typhoons
Typhoon Fung-Wong is expected to impact Taiwan on 12 and 13 November, with Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds, particularly in northern and eastern regions including metropolitan Taipei. This will bring an increased risk of flooding and transport disruption as well as landslides in mountainous regions. If local authorities declare “typhoon days” this can lead to service closures and disruption.
The typhoon season in Taiwan normally runs from May to November. There’s a risk of road blockages and landslides including after typhoons, especially in central and southern Taiwan.
Listen to typhoon alerts on the ICRT, BCC and PRS radio stations, and monitor the websites of the Central Weather Administration and the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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