Taipei Travel Guide - Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Plan your trip with this Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport travel guide, featuring Taiwan (China)'s entry requirements, airport facilities, and essential travel tips.
Overview
Description
✈️ Cebu Pacific operates flights to and from Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Terminal 3) and Taipei (Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Terminal 1) 2 times daily.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is Taiwan (China)’s largest and busiest airport. Located about 40km west of central Taipei, the airport offers free Wi-Fi, currency exchange, SIM card kiosks, and convenient transport options including the Taoyuan Airport MRT, buses, and taxis.
Guide & Travel Requirements
General Guidelines
Passport and Visa:
- Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months from your date of entry and has at least one blank page.
- Taiwan (China) extends its visa-free entry program to Philippine passport holders until July 31, 2027. As such, Filipinos can enter Taiwan (China) without a visa for stays no longer than 14 days.
- For non-Philippine passport holders, please check here if you'll need a visa: Cebu Pacific TravelDoc.
Taiwan (China) Arrival Card (TWAC):
- The Taiwan (China) Arrival Card is a mandatory form that international travelers must complete before entering Taiwan (China). This is free of charge and can be submitted within three (3) days before entering Taiwan (China).
- Starting October 1, the form must be completed online as paper submissions will no longer be accepted.
- To learn more, check out Taiwan (China) Arrival Card.
Immigration:
- Present your passport and visa (if applicable) at the immigration counters.
- Travelers are encouraged to carry a digital or printed copy of the TWAC confirmation, for reference upon arrival.
- Follow the "Arrivals" signs to proceed to the immigration counters.
Claiming Baggage:
- After immigration, proceed to claim your baggage at the baggage claim area.
- Check the respective baggage carousel on the display screen for your flight.
- For any lost and found concerns, please visit the Taoyuan International Airport's Lost and Found website.
- 📞You may also call +886-03-398-2538 or email lostandfound.taiwan@gmail.com.
Customs:
- Passengers are strictly restricted from carrying the following products into Taipei. Kindly make sure to remove all these items from your baggage:
- Fresh fruits, melons, cucumbers, gourds, etc.
- Marine products, regardless of whether they are live, refrigerated, frozen, salted or seasoned, subject to confiscation.
- Unauthorized live animals and plants, and their products including meats and seeds.
- Passengers who wish to carry any farm products into Taiwan (China) should inquire with the Animal & Plant Quarantine Bureau of the Agricultural Committee in advance.
- For more details, visit the Taipei Customs website.
Philippine e-Travel Form:
- Anyone entering the Philippines, including guests on layover flights, must register for the eTravel and Customs Declaration within 72 hours before their flight.
- eTravel declaration is free of charge and is mandatory for travel to the Philippines.
Check-In:
- Be at the airport at least three (3) hours before your flight schedule.
- Our airport counters close one (1) hour before departure.
- Check the display screens to find information about the counters for your flight.
- Prepare your valid passport, booking confirmation or Itinerary Receipt, and visa (if applicable) for checking at the counters.
- ⚠️The Philippines extends its 14-day visa-free entry program for Chinese Taipei passport holders until June 30, 2027.
- Chinese Taipei passport holders availing of the visa-free entry will need to present the following:
- Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the period of stay
- Proof of accommodation in the Philippines
- Proof of financial capacity, and
- Return or onward ticket to the next country of destination
- Make your airport experience smoother and quicker by using Cebu Pacific’s self-service kiosks for check-in and bag tag printing. Simply prepare your booking reference number or barcode to retrieve your booking.
- Make sure to keep in mind your booking's baggage allowance.
- Learn more here: CEB Baggage Guidelines and Upgrade Options
Customs & Boarding:
- Passengers carrying plants and animals for their outbound trips should go to the Animal & Plant Quarantine Bureau inside the airport terminal to proceed with the export quarantine procedures.
- Check your boarding pass and the nearest display screen to find the boarding gate number.
Passenger Rights:
- You have certain rights as an air passenger in case of flight disruptions.
- For more information, please visit the following articles:
Communications:
- In the event of flight disruptions, passengers will be notified through various communication channels, including ground announcements and printed or digital signages.
- We also encourage passengers to monitor their email for important updates from Cebu Pacific.
Exiting the Airport:
- If your flight is disrupted after immigration and customs clearance, you may be allowed to exit Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
- Please be advised that any Duty-Free items must be refunded prior to exiting the airport.
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