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Taiwan Travel Risk Level

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

Taiwan faces a low risk from earthquakes and flooding, with the US State Department issuing a Level 1 advisory. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 1
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan . There is a risk of natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, flooding, and extreme heat. Please review the Destination Information Page for more information. If you decide to travel to Taiwan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the American Institute in Taiwan. Enrolling helps us contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the security report for Taiwan from the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

UK FCDO

Level 1
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. 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 The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Taiwan at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Taiwan at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya
2025-10-03T11:25:30Z
Global
2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Taiwan?

Taiwan is currently assessed at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Taiwan?

The US State Department currently rates Taiwan at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Taiwan?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Taiwan. The UK does not recognise Taiwan as a state and has no diplomatic relations with Taiwan, so limited support is available to British nationals.

Other countries at Level 1