31 Jan 2023 | 06:55 PM UTC
Taiwan: Authorities to slightly ease COVID-19 measures for entrants from mainland China effective Feb. 7 /update 79
Taiwan to slightly ease COVID-19 measures for arrivals from mainland China effective Jan. 7. Other measures ongoing.
Event
Officials in Taiwan will slightly ease COVID-19-related restrictions for entrants from mainland China effective Feb. 7. Under the new directives, authorities will no longer conduct on-arrival tests for entrants directly traveling from mainland China at various points of entry. Inbound passengers from mainland China transferring from Hong Kong and Macau will not be required to present a negative on-arrival PCR test or a rapid test within 24 hours before departure. Additionally, all passengers arriving on the island at Taiwan's air and sea ports may be subject to one rapid test upon arrival; symptomatic individuals are required to test on arrival. Arriving passengers must also self-monitor their health at their respective accommodations for seven days.
Domestic Measures
Facemasks will no longer be mandatory outdoors and in public spaces other than on public transport. Individuals in private vehicles also do not need to wear facemasks if traveling alone or with household members. Facemasks remain mandatory in indoor settings, with approved exceptions for sports competitions, exercise, and singing, among other areas. Residents are advised to carry a facemask when leaving home. Individuals violating facemask requirements may face fines up to NTD 15,000. Local governments can adjust measures depending on COVID-19 activity.
The self-quarantine period for locally acquired COVID-19 cases is five days. People that receive a negative RAT result on day five do not have to practice self-health management. Individuals that test positive must practice self-health management until they receive a negative RAT result or reach seven days of self-quarantine. Household contacts of COVID-19 cases do not have to self-quarantine, but they must continue self-health monitoring for seven days. Asymptomatic close contacts can continue to enter the public provided they have a negative RAT result within the previous 48 hours.
International Travel Restrictions
Taiwan permits entry without quarantine for approved entrants. Officials permit cruise ships. However, flights to mainland China remain restricted indefinitely; airlines can only fly to airports in Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (SHA, PVG), Xiamen (XMN), and Chengdu (CTU).
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Allow additional time for health screenings when arriving in or traveling across Taiwan.
