Useful Information
Language
Mandarin is the official language in the Republic of China, though other dialects are also spoken. The most commonly used foreign language is English. Taxi drivers, however, generally only speak Mandarin or Taiwanese.
Taiwan Plug Outlet Shape
Voltage
Electricity in Taiwan is 110 Volts, alternating at 60 cycles per second. If you travel to Taiwan with a device that does not accept 110 Volts at 60 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter.
Telephone
For international calls, please dial +002 + number
Calling from foreign country to Taiwan, please dial + 886 + 2 (Taipei city) + number
A single local call from a public phone costs NTD1 for 3 minutes with additional coins insertion for continuing service. If needed, the overseas operator may be reached by dialing "100". The direct international call is available on some phones, after dialing the prefix “002”. The rate for direct international calls is charged every six seconds.
Currency
Taiwan's currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). Bill denominations are NTD2,000, NTD1,000, NTD500, and NTD100. Coin denominations are NTD1, NTD5, NTD10, and NTD50. Some foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport upon arrival, or at government-authorized banks, tourist hotels, and department stores. Please retain the currency exchange receipt to exchange unused NT Dollars back to original currency. Traveler's checks in major currencies may be cashed at some tourist-oriented businesses and for customs at most international tourist hotels.
The exchange rate is around NTD28~29 to USD1. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport upon arrival, or at government-authorized banks, tourist hotels, and department stores. The current exchange rate website: https://rate.bot.com.tw/xrt?Lang=en-US
Credit Card
Major credit cards are accepted by hotels, department stores, airlines, most stores and restaurants. Cash can be withdrawn from ATMs belonging to the same interbank network as your bank. Cash is generally preferred in most places in Taiwan.
Customs
Visitors should follow the rules in the website of Taipei Customs (TPC).
Website: https://etaipei.customs.gov.tw/