Ben's Guide to Taipei and Taiwan

In general, I suggest that you do not import pets to Taiwan , but if you are determined to do so, please research the requirements carefully and budget enough to cover the costs. The official Taiwan government's pet import regulations can be found here . You can download the regulations in English as well as an import permit application. You can expect that importing a pet can cause difficulties and will involve a considerable expense. You can contract a pet agent to assist in the process. This will make your life a lot easier but will significantly increase your costs. Here is an overview of what is needed for an import permit: In order to apply for the import permit, copies are acceptable. Upon arrival in Taiwan, all original documents must be available along with the import permit. Microchip please provide details Vaccinated against rabies Primary vaccination at the age of at least 90 days old, and the period between the day of vaccination and the day of shipment sha

If you are leaving Taiwan, and want to take your pet along, then be prepared for complications and expenses. It is not to be taken lightly, but it can be done. It is your destination that determines how difficult or expensive it will be. You should carefully research the requirements of your destination, before finalizing your plan to bring your pet. Most destinations will require that your pet be implanted with a microchip and receive rabies or other vaccinations. A vet in Taipei with a lot of experience handling export vaccinations and documents is Dr. Yang in Tianmu: Dr. Simon Yang, DVM No. 368, Sec. 6, Zongshan N. Rd. phone: 2871 7621 fax 2876 2039 mobile: 0932 035 130 canine0368@yahoo.com.tw Here is a link with info about checking in pets as excess baggage and it also mentions an export permit. To Australia: You will need to apply in advance for an import permit and pets will be quarantined. Pets from Taiwan will face a minimum 30 day quarantine. The application fees are AUD $280

National Immigration Agency (formerly the Foreign Affairs Police, now new name and new location) After you have received your resident visa from MOFA , this is where you need to go for your ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) which is your national ID card. Taipei County Residents use the Banqiao Office: Minzhu Road, No. 168 / 台北縣板橋市民族路168號 (民族 mínzú) Link to Map Banqiao MRT Map Taipei City Residents: 臺北市中正區廣州街15號　 電話：02-23899983 No. 15, Guangzhou St. Zhong Zheng District, Taipei Tel: 02-2389-9983 Forumosa National Immigration Agency Official Website

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) is where you can have documents authenticated and begin the visa application process. Address: Jinan Rd, Sec 1, No. 2-2, Taipei City / 台北市濟南路一段 2-2 號 濟南路 Jǐnán Lù http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/enfront/life.php?id=446&tr_id=9 This is located between CKS and Shando Temple MRT Stations.

仁愛醫院 R é n' à i y ī yu à n Renai Rd., Sec. 4, No. 10 / 仁愛路 4 段 10 號 / Rén'ài Lù Sì Duàn Shí Hào Health Certificate Exams for visas or other reasons are done at Renai Branch, of the Taipei City Hospital . It is located on Renai Rd. near the Fuxing intersection . If you are walking south on Fuxing (from the MRT for example) the Howard Hotel will be on the right hand side you want to be on the left hand side. If coming by MRT , the nearest station is Zhongxiao-Fuxing Station on the Blue and Brown Lines. Hours are 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM on Monday through Friday . They are open 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday if you are willing to fight the crowd. Closed on Sundays. BRING YOUR PASSPORT . Bring your passport , at least 3 photos , and about NTD 1000 . It will probably take a couple of hours. Exams are located on the 2nd floor . Follow the signs for Health Certification . You have to walk by the blood draw area, where you will go later. They will give you