Guidance

When someone dies in Taiwan

Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in Taiwan.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 22 July 2019
• Last updated: 18 June 2026 — See all updates

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Taiwan: bereavement information

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Includes information on:

• what to do when someone dies in Taiwan
• burial and cremation
• returning bodies to the UK (repatriation)

See also what to do when someone dies: death abroad.

Published 22 July 2019

Last updated 18 June 2026 — Show all updates

1. 18 June 2026

   Guidance reviewed.

2. 19 May 2025

   The annual review has been completed.

3. 7 March 2024

   Routine review. The page is up-to-date

4. 24 May 2023

   Routine review. Information on the page is up-to-date.

5. 22 July 2019

   First published.