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.
Tyhpoon Podul
According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, Typhoon Podul is expected to make landfall on Taiwan’s East coast (Hualien and Taitung) on 13 August (Wednesday), with expected impacts across the whole of Taiwan through to 14 August (Thursday). Be alert to risks from heavy rainfall in all regions of Taiwan.
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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