Emergency (SOS)

Illness, injury and travel insurance

Call 119 for emergencies; for routine care, ask your accommodation or insurer for a suitable clinic or hospital.

Travel question: Illness, injury and travel insurance

Visitors generally pay privately. Insurance may not reimburse everything and can require pre-authorization or apply exclusions.

Why is this rule in place?

Provider, payment and interpreting arrangements vary.

What should travelers do?

Take your passport, medicine list and policy; keep certificates, itemized bills and receipts. Prepare chronic-condition and severe-allergy details in Chinese or English.

Examples & Details

Emergency department, clinic, 119, medical certificate, receipt, cashless care

Official Source Authority

This is an independently operated information website designed to help travelers enjoy a safe and comfortable trip in Taiwan. The information is primarily based on official sources published by Taiwan's government and local authorities. Laws and regulations may change, so please check the relevant official websites for the latest and most detailed information.

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