The new system applies to foreign nationals who do not hold Taiwanese residency status, including those without Resident Visas, Alien Resident Certificates, or diplomatic documents. As a result, business travelers, tourists and other short-term visitors will be required to complete the TWAC before traveling to Taiwan.
The TWAC can be completed online on the online government portal. Authorities recommend that travelers submit the form, which requests standard travel details including passport information, amongst other details, within three days prior to departure (though it is possible to complete the declaration at the airport of departure).
The system allows for group submissions of up to 16 people on a single form, and includes an update function that enables travelers to modify their information if plans change.
After submission, travelers receive a confirmation email containing a QR code. While the QR code can be presented at immigration, in most cases, the system will automatically retrieve the declaration by scanning the traveler’s passport.
For travelers who have not completed TWAC in advance, airport kiosks and assistance staff will be available to facilitate online submission upon arrival.
The platform is available in English and Traditional Chinese, with instructions offered in additional languages including Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian.
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