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Taiwan - Consular Information Sheet
July 9, 1993

Country Description:  Taiwan is completing a transition toward democracy and
has a strong and well-developed economy.  Tourist facilities are widely
available.

Entry Requirements:   A passport and visa are required.  Visas for stays of
up to two months are issued without charge.  For specific visa information,
travelers may contact the Coordination Council for North American Affairs
(CCNAA), 4201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016-2137, telephone
[phone].  CCNAA also has several subordinate offices in Atlanta,
Boston, Chicago, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York, San
Francisco and Seattle.

Medical Facilities:  Health facilities in Taiwan are fully adequate for
routine medical treatment.  Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash
payment for health services.  U.S. medical insurance is not always valid
outside the United States.  Supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proved useful.  The international travelers hotline at
the Centers for Disease Control at [phone] has additional useful
health information.

Information on Crime:  The overall crime rate on Taiwan is low.  Residential
burglaries and thefts are the predominant types of crimes that affect
foreigners, but other more serious street crimes do occasionally occur.
Some foreign businesses have also been the victims of criminal extortion
attempts.  The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported
immediately to the local police, and the American Institute in either Taipei
or Kaohsiung.  Useful information on guarding valuables and protecting
personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of
State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad."  It is available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country or area in which they travel.  Penalties for possession, use, or
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and/or large fines.

Registration:   Americans who register at the American Institute in Taiwan
may obtain updated information on travel and security within Taiwan.  The
American Institute does not issue U.S. passports directly; passport
applications are sent to the American Consulate General in Hong Kong for
processing.  This takes nearly two weeks.  For those persons who must travel
immediately, the American Institute can issue a travel letter good for
travel to Hong Kong or the U.S., but not for any other destination.

Embassy Location:   Unofficial relations with the people of Taiwan are
conducted through the American Institute in Taiwan whose offices are
authorized by law to perform American citizen services.  For assistance,
U.S. citizen travelers can contact the American Institute at No. 7 Lane 134,
Hsin Yi Road Section 3, Taipei, Taiwan, telephone [phone]; or the
American Institute at  No. 2 Chung Cheng 3rd Road, 3rd floor, Kaohsiung,
Taiwan, telephone [phone].  In case of emergencies after working
hours, the duty officer at Taipei can be contacted at (886-2) 709-2013.

No. 93-193

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated November 13, 1992 to
provide updated information concerning the American Institute of Taiwan at
Kaohsiung, to note a general limitations on the issuance of U.S. passports
in Taiwan, and to add information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a
U.S. passport.

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