Cycling in the City: Renting Bikes and Exploring Taipei’s Cycle Routes
As the bustling capital of Taiwan, Taipei is not just known for its night markets, tech industries, and vibrant culture, but also…
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Taiwan – Eye Care
Taiwan’s eye care landscape is both accessible and cost-effective, underpinned by the country’s universal National Health Insurance (NHI) programme. Eligible residents can…
Read more →Taiwan – End of Life Issues
Taiwan operates one of Asia’s most sophisticated end-of-life care systems, supported by the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme, a pioneering Hospice Palliative…
Read more →Taiwan – Air Travel
Taiwan’s aviation landscape is mature and well-suited to expat life, blending a focused domestic flight network — indispensable for accessing the country’s…
Read more →Taiwan – Landlines and Mobile Phones
Taiwan’s telecommunications infrastructure is among the most advanced in Asia, with strong signal reach extending well beyond city centres into rural communities.…
Read more →Taiwan – Visas
Taiwan grants nationals from more than 60 countries and territories visa-free access for short visits, but anyone seeking to live or work…
Read more →Taiwan – Selling Property
Disposing of real estate in Taiwan is a formally regulated procedure that requires the involvement of a licensed land administration agent (scrivener),…
Read more →Taiwan – Buying Property
Foreign nationals are permitted to purchase real estate in Taiwan, though the market operates under a reciprocity framework — meaning your home…
Read more →Taiwan – Work Permits and Working Legally
The vast majority of foreign nationals require a work permit before they can legally take up employment in Taiwan. Crucially, it is…
Read more →Taiwan – Veterinary Care
Taiwan maintains an impressive standard of veterinary care, especially across its major urban centres of Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, where fully equipped…
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