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.
Typhoon Usagi
Typhoon Usagi is moving northwest from the Philippines toward Taiwan and is expected to reach Taiwan on Friday morning (15th November). According to the Central Weather Administration, from Thursday, the typhoon could affect coastal areas of eastern and southwestern Taiwan and Penghu, Orchid and Green islands, off Taiwan’s southeastern coast. Its current trajectory will see heavy rainfall affecting areas in eastern and northern regions over Friday and Saturday.
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.
About FCDO travel advice
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