Entry of crew

18 May 2020 / Taiwan

Crews are permitted entry to Taiwan only under following conditions:

  • Vessel with Taiwanese flag

  • Foreign flag vessel belonging to Taiwan owner

  • Vessel calling for comprehensive repair work

  • Vessel delivery or redelivery in Taiwan by Taiwanese owner or Taiwanese buyer

  • Crew disembark from vessel sailing Taiwan domestic routing

  • All of above conditions exclude China flagged vessel and Chinese crew

Foreign crews must apply for permit under the purpose of business contract, and accepted crew must follow a 14 days period of home quarantine after entry to Taiwan. Once entry is approved, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will issue temporary visa for 21 days. The port agent or principal shall arrange direct transport to escort the crew member(s) to airport or vessel for departure after 14 days quarantine.

For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Taiwan, contact GAC Taiwan at [email protected]

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