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See Visas for information on customs and immigration regulations.
Prohibited or limited items
- Animals, plants, etc...?
- Drugs, weapons, wild animals, fruits, piracy copies, ...?
- Tobacco...? 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 454 grams of tobacco, for use by travelers of 20 or older
- Alcoholic Liquor...? 1 liter
- Cash and valuables...?
Recently several politicians got into trouble for smoking pot and had to make public apologies. Poppy seeds for baking purposes is strictly prohibited even though such seeds have been processed to make them unable to germinate.
For more information, consult
Minimal age for consumption of alcohol and smoking
No one under eighteen may purchase alcohol or tobacco. Taiwan does not have as strong of a beer culture as the United States.
Smoking in public space
Buses, the MRT Metro system, fast food restaurants, and most family-oriented establishments provide a smoke free environment.
Plastic shopping bags
Major grocery, convenience, and drug stores are prohibited from providing plastic shopping bags unless you pay a NT$1-2 penalty per shopping bag. Additionally, clerks and cashiers will assume that you brought an environmental bag. Bakeries and restaurants are exempted from this rule.
Pets
Pets from rabies-infested countries need to endure a minimum 21 day quarantine. Those from rabies-free countries need to present a health/quarantine certificate and may need to undergo some period of quarantine. Pets placed in special strollers (similar to baby strollers), minature kennels, or bags as well as guide dogs are tolerated in most public places, including the metro system. Make sure to bring bags and tissue paper if the pet relieves itself on the sidewalk or you will be fined. Pets in Chien Tan Youth Center, etc?
Social customs
- Never give watches or umbrellas to others as gifts.
- Do not expect anyone to say "Bless you" or "excuse me" if someone sneezes.
- The English word "sorry" is now as commonly used as its Chinese equivalent. If you are Asian, do not be surprised if someone says "Sorry" in English.