What impact will the suspension of independent travel visas for Taiwan have on travelers?

This is written for people who are planning to go to Taiwan, or who are already in Taiwan. Many friends who want to travel to Taiwan should pay attention to what they should do if they are already in Taiwan, especially if they choose to travel independently. Woolen cloth. So, what impact will the suspension of independent travel visas to Taiwan have on travelers planning to go to Taiwan?

There has been news on the Internet that the G visa for independent travel to Taiwan has been suspended since August 1. At around 14:00 in the afternoon, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism officially issued a relevant announcement

The announcement clarified that starting from August 1, 2019, that is, tomorrow, the pilot program for individual travel to Taiwan by mainland residents in 47 cities will be suspended. What is the G visa for independent travel?

Mainland residents traveling to Taiwan and whose registered residence is in a city open to independent travel in Taiwan must go to the exit and entry administration department of the public security bureau at or above the county level in the place of residence to apply for the "Mainland Residents Exchange" You can go there only after the Taiwan Area Permit and the Taiwan Entry Permit are issued by Taiwan.

Before 2011, residents from mainland China could only sign up for a tour group and apply for a group travel L visa to go to Taiwan for group tours, but could not travel independently.

Since 2011, mainland China and Taiwan have reached an agreement to pilot free travel in Taiwan. Therefore, the G visa we usually refer to refers to the personal travel G visa required for independent travel.

As of now, residents with household registration in 47 cities in mainland China and in cities that open up residence registration in other places can apply for independent travel procedures to Taiwan.

These 47 cities

are: Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Tianjin, Chongqing, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Jinan, Xi'an, Fuzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Suzhou, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shijiazhuang, Changchun, Hefei, Changsha, Nanning, Kunming, Quanzhou, Harbin, Taiyuan, Zhangzhou, Wenzhou, Dalian, Yantai, Guiyang, Wuxi, Nanchang, Zhongshan, Haikou, Hohhot, Lanzhou, Yinchuan, Weihai, Xuzhou, Changzhou, Zhoushan, Huizhou, Guilin, Longyan. The G visa you have already obtained is still valid

Travellers who plan to go to Taiwan in the next few months, especially during the National Day holiday, must be most concerned about whether they can still travel as planned.

According to relevant regulations, residents of mainland China need to hold "Two Permits and One Visa" to travel to Taiwan, that is, the "Mainland Residents Travel Permit to and from the Taiwan Area" and endorsement issued by mainland China, and the "Taiwan Travel Permit" issued by Taiwan. "Taiwan Entry Permit".

Therefore, for travelers who have obtained the "Mainland Residents Travel Permit to and from Taiwan Area" and G visa, as long as the Taiwan Area Entry Permit continues to be issued normally, they will not be affected and can still travel as usual. Free travel in Taiwan.

Travelers who plan to go to Taiwan but have not yet applied for a pass or endorsement can only travel to Taiwan with a group visa (L visa) and will no longer be able to travel independently. Things to note when traveling to Taiwan for independent travel

For travelers who can still travel to Taiwan for independent travel, what should they pay attention to when traveling to Taiwan?

What are the precautions for riding a motorcycle in Taiwan? One of the more common ways to travel, but travelers need to be more careful and never rent and drive a motorcycle without a license.

The smoking ban implemented in Taiwan is quite strict. Smoking is almost completely prohibited in public places with roofs. Schools, museums, cultural and educational institutions, and leisure open-air squares are also no-smoking areas. Once discovered, a fine of NT$2,000 to NT$10,000 will be imposed in accordance with regulations.

Do not discuss political issues with Taiwanese people or express political opinions. This is considered extremely impolite in Taiwan (very important). Do not watch parades, rallies or other political activities to avoid unnecessary disputes.

MRTs, buses, ships and other means of transportation as well as stations and docks are equipped with fraternity seats. If you do not belong to special groups such as the elderly, young, sick, disabled, pregnant, etc., please leave the fraternity seats for People who need it more.

Please abide by the law. Behaviors such as smoking in public places, eating and drinking on buses or MRTs, spitting, littering or crossing the road without following the traffic lights may result in thousands of NT dollars. fine.

There are very few trash cans on the streets of Taiwan, so please always prepare plastic bags for garbage to take away. If you want to throw away garbage, you can also go to 7-11 or FamilyMart convenience stores that can be found everywhere on the street. I hope the information above will be helpful to people who are going to Taiwan. Don’t worry too much. Pay attention to safety. If you go in summer, be sure to wear sunscreen.