Taiwan ready to reopen without quarantine for tourists
Reopening the country without quarantine. Good vibes coming from Taiwan, after the announcement by the Japanese government that it will [...]
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Reopening the country without quarantine. Good vibes coming from Taiwan, after the announcement by the Japanese government that it has moved in the same direction. How will this reopening take place? Simply Eliminating the requirement for isolation for travelers, apparently from October 13, 2022.
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On the exact date, in fact, there are still some qualms, so our advice is always to visit the Travel Safe To get more precise news.
The opening will truly represent a turning point, just as with the Japan. This is because, for the first time in two years, people will be able to travel back to Taiwan without quarantine.
The country will switch to a program called "0+7," in which tourists will no longer be subject to isolation but simply self-monitor their health.
NB: Currently, there is still a requirement to wear the face mask even in outdoor spaces, but it seems that the Taiwanese government, among other changes, plans to eliminate the use of the device.
We summarize Taiwan's current entry rules (before October 13, 2022)
Right now, the "3+4" measure is still in place. What does it mean?
As for international travelers arriving in beautiful Taiwan, there are 3 days of quarantine (3) to be followed by 4 days of self-monitoring. In addition, all tourists arriving in Taiwan are required to undergo the PCR Covid-19 test.
The test consists of taking a saliva sample upon arrival in the country and is done before arriving at the predetermined quarantine facility. An additional rapid test (ART) Covid-19, then self-administered, must be done during the last day of mandatory quarantine.
For return from the country, however, no test is required to date. To get to one's accommodation during quarantine, one can choose a cab from the airport or through a friend or relative, but one cannot use public transportation to reach the facility.
Instead, what does the new "0+7" scheme, effective (perhaps) from October 13, 2022, provide?
As we said, there is no quarantine but only 7 days of self-monitoring.
Victor Wang - head of Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center--said that restrictions on people who will do self-monitoring of their health will be further relaxed.
As mentioned, an exact date is still awaited, but we know that this new mode with 7 days of autonomous monitoring of one's health provides for those entering the country:
- Maximum of 150,000 arrivals per week
- Covid-19 rapid ART test on arrival in Taiwan (stop PCR)
- Stop mandatory quarantine for those who test negative on rapid test
- It is possible for those arriving in the country to take any means of public transportation
- Travel to and from Singapore and Japan is expected to resume
- Yes to tourist groups being allowed to enter the country.
What happens in case you test positive for Covid-19 rapid test upon arrival in Taiwan?
In that case, it is necessary to quarantine yourself in the planned accommodation or in a hotel.
Some measures have already been relaxed as of September 29, 2022, which ones?
- Input limit increased to 60,000 per week
- Covid-19 rapid ART test (eliminated PCR)
- One person per room during the 3-day quarantine.
Is quarantine required to enter Taiwan from October 13, 2022?
No. Like many countries including Singapore and South Korea, Taiwan has decided not to require vaccination against Covid-19.
Flights from Italy to Taiwan
Taiwan announces the reopening and we nostalgic for the idea of flying for more than 10 hours on a nice direct flight, went to inspect the flight options from Milan Malpensa to Taipei (Taiwan). We fly with the airline EVA Air and currently the flights cost from about 750.00 EUR A/R.
The cost seems to be traveling around 350/370 euros each way. Not bad at all, considering that some airline tickets are going up right now, especially to Japan.
Concluding
Definitely this is great news, we are starting to see some light right after reporting Japan's opening in October 2022. It may be that we are witnessing theProgressive opening up of the countries of Asia northern? We are then waiting for the official date to be able to enter Taiwan without quarantine. The only country that still remains closed is China, which maintains very strict measures.
