Whether you are contemplating a move to Taiwan or you have already arrived, The Center is here for you. We offer services and programs that can provide people on “look see” trips with information to help them make important decisions about moving to Taiwan. We also play a vital role helping newcomers adapt and settle into their new home.
| Urgent/After Hours Counseling | 0932-594-578 |
Local:
| Police | 110 |
| Fire and Ambulance | 119 |
Foreign Affairs Police:
| Taipei (English Speaking) | (02)-2556-6007 |
| Hsin-Chu | (03)-524-2103 |
| Tainan | (06)-222-9704 |
| Kaohsiung | (07)-215-4342 |
| Taiwan Adventist Hospital | (02)-2771-8151 |
| Veterans General Hospital | (02)-2871-2121, ext. 3530 |
| Shin Kong Memorial Hospital | (02)-2833-2211 ext. 0 |
| Lih Der Clinic at Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center | (02)2897-0320 (English Speaking contact) |
| Jen Ai Hospital | (02)2709-3600 |
| Chung Shan Hospital Primary Care Center | (02)2708-1166 ext. 377 |
| Tong Yuan Hospital (Hsin-Chu) | (03)-552-7000 |
| Cheng Kung University Hospital (Tainan) | (06)-235-3535 |
| Overseas Operator | 100 |
| Directory Information in English | (02)-2311-6796 |
| Directory Assistance | 106 |
| English Hotline for Taxi Service | 0800-055-850 ext 2 |
Strong earthquakes can occur anywhere in Taiwan. Taiwan is also often hit by typhoons, usually from July to October.
These potential disaster scenarios do not play a big role in the day-to-day life of the Taiwanese or expats. People generally acknowledge the threat, but get on with their lives. It is, however, wise to expect that you may experience some sort of emergency situation during your time in Taiwan, and it’s a good idea to be prepared.
General Emergency Preparedness Tips
The Center’s Taipei Living provides comprehensive information for emergency preparedness planning for residents of Taiwan. Download a emergency preparedness information excerpted from Taipei Living. If you would like more information about Taipei Living, including how to purchase a copy, please click here.
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| Forumosa | http://www.forumosa.com/taiwan/ |
| Parent Pages | http://www.taiwanease.com/parentpages |
| Taiwan Ho! | http://www.taiwanho.com/ |
| Taiwanease | http://www.taiwanease.com |
| Le thé francophone | http://thefrancophone.canalblog.com/ |
| A Toddler in Taipei | http://www.atoddlerintaipei.com/ |
| American Chamber of Commerce | http://www.amcham.com.tw/ |
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| Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce | http://www.anzcham.org.tw/ |
| British Chamber of Commerce | http://www.bcctaipei.com/ |
| Canadian Chamber of Commerce | http://www.canchamtw.com/ |
| European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan | http://www.ecct.com.tw/ |
| French Chamber of Commerce and Industry | http://www.ccift.org.tw/ |
| German Cultural Center – Goethe Institut Taipei | http://www.goethe.de/ins/cn/tai/deindex.htm |
| German Trade Office Taipei | http://www.taiwan.ahk.de/ |
| Spanish Chamber of Commerce | http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/Paginas/inicio.aspx |
American Club in Taipei http://americanclub.org.tw
Casa de Espana en Taiwan http://www.casaespanataiwan.com/
Expat Women http://www.ExpatWomen.com/
International Golf Society http://www.taiwan-golf.com/
Taiwan International Worker’s Association http://www.tiwa.org.tw
| China Post | http://www.chinapost.com.tw/ |
| International Community Radio Taiwan (ICRT) | http://www.icrt.com.tw/ |
| Radio Taiwan International: Chinese To Go | http://english.rti.org.tw/program/ |
| Radio Taiwan International: Classic Shorts | http://english.rti.org.tw/program/?recordId=711 |
| Taipei Times | http://www.taipeitimes.com/ |
| Taiwan News | http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/etn/index_en.php |
| Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine Council | http://www.baphiq.gov.tw/homeweb5.php |
| Bureau of Consular Affairs | http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=2 |
| Bureau of National Health Insurance | http://www.nhi.gov.tw/English |
| Department of Health | http://www.mohw.gov.tw/English |
| Information for Foreigners | http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=iff_en |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | http://www.mofa.gov.tw/en/default.html |
| Ministry of the Interior | http://www.moi.gov.tw/english/index.aspx |
| National Police Agency | http://www.npa.gov.tw/NPAGip/wSite/mp?mp=4 |
| Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission | http://www.ocac.gov.tw/OCAC/Eng/Default.aspx |
| Taipei City Government | http://english.taipei.gov.tw/MP_100002.html |
| Taipei National Tax Administration | http://www.dot.gov.tw/en/ |
| Taiwan E-Government Portal for Foreigners | http://www.taiwan.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=1001 |
American School in Taichung (Formerly Lincoln American School) http://www.ast.tc.edu.tw/
Dominican International School http://www.dishs.tp.edu.tw/
Grace Christian Academy http://www.gcataipei.com/
Hsinchu American School http://has.hc.edu.tw/
Hsinchu International School http://www.hdis.hc.edu.tw/
Kaohsiung American School http://www.kas.kh.edu.tw/
Morrison Academy – Taipei Campus http://taipei.mca.org.tw/
Morrison Academy – Kaohsiung Campus http://kaohsiung.mca.org.tw/
Morrison Academy – Taichung Campus http://taichung.mca.org.tw/
Taipei Adventist American School http://taas-taiwan.com/
Taipei American School http://www.tas.edu.tw/
Taipei European School http://www.taipeieuropeanschool.com/
Taipei Japanese School http://www.tjs.tp.edu.tw/
Trade Offices & Embassies
American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) http://www.ait.org.tw/en/
Australian Office http://australia.org.tw/tpei/
Austria in Taiwan http://www.austria.org.tw/
Belgian Office Taipei http://www.beltrade.org.tw/
Commercial Office of Brazil to Taipei http://www.braziltrade.org.tw/
British Trade and Cultural Office http://ukintaiwan.fco.gov.uk/zh/
Canadian Trade Office http://www.canada.org.tw/taiwan/
Chilean Trade Office http://www.chile-trade.com.tw/
Czech Economic and Cultural Office http://www.mzv.cz/taipei
The Trade Council of Denmark http://taipei.um.dk/
Finland Trade Center http://www.finpro.fi/web/english-pages
Bureau Francais De Taipei http://www.fi-taipei.org/
German Institute in Taiwan http://www.taiwan.ahk.de/
Hong Kong Trade Development Council http://www.hktdc.com/
Hungarian Trade Office http://www.hungary.org.tw/
Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei http://kdei-taipei.org/id/
Institute for Trade and Investment of Ireland http://www.idaireland.com/
Israel Economic and Cultural Office http://embassies.gov.il/taipei/Pages/default.aspx
Italian Economic, Trade and Culture Promotion Office http://www.italy.org.tw/
Japan Interchange Association Taipei http://www.koryu.or.jp/kaohsiung/
Korea Trade Center http://www.kotra.or.kr/
Manila Economic and Cultural Office http://www.meco.org.tw/
Netherlands Trade and Investment Office http://www.ntio.org.tw/
New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office http://www.nzcio.com/
Singapore Trade Representative Taipei Office http://www.singaporetradeoffice.gov.sg/content/singaporetradeoffice/taipei.html
South African Liaison Office http://www.southafrica.org.tw/
Swedish Chamber of Commerce Taipei https://sites.google.com/a/swedchamtw.org/www/
Thai Trade Center http://www.thaitrade.com/home
Trade Office of Swiss Industries www.eda.admin.ch/taiwan
Moving to Taipei
The friendly staff and volunteers at The Center extend a welcoming hand to newcomers by providing information and referrals on a drop-in basis (by visiting, calling or emailing us). Stop by and ask us your questions. If we don’t have the answer, we’ll do our best to help you find someone who does.
The Center offers Newcomer Orientation and Cross Cultural Training programs. Additionally, The Center publishes Taipei Living, which provides practical advice about preparing for your move and living in Taipei.
To help you prepare for your move we’re happy to share with you topics about which many newcomers have questions. This information is excerpted from our guidebook Taipei Living, available for sale through The Center.
Community Groups Directory
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) | Website | ||
| Amnesty International | 02-2709-4162 | Website | |
| British Chamber of Commerce | 02-2720-1919 | Website | |
| Canadian Society | 02-2757-6977 | Website | |
| Christian Salvation Service | 02-2729-0265 | Website | |
| Democrats Abroad (Tammy Turner) | Website | ||
| Dutch Speaking Association (VNT) | Website | ||
| East West Culture Project EWCP | Website | ||
| Gateway | 02-2833-7444 | ||
| Goethe-Institut Taipei | 02-2506-9028 | Website | |
| India- Taipei Association | 02-2542-8091 | Website | |
| International Community Choir | 02-2533-4272 | ||
| La Leche League (Breastfeeding Support) | Website | ||
| lé the francophone | Website | ||
| Lions Downtown Club Taipei, English speaking (Peter Wu) | 02-2701-1811 | Website | |
| POW Camps Memorial Society (Michael Hurst) | 02-8660-8438 | Website | |
| Republicans Abroad Taiwan | |||
| Shilin District Office | 02-2882-6200 | Website | |
| Spanish Chamber Of Commerce | 02-2518-4901~3 | Website | |
| Tagalog Hotline | 02-2834-4127 | ||
| Taipei International Women’s Club | 02-2331-9403 | Website | |
| TYPA (Taipei Youth Program Association) | 02-2873-1815 | Website | |
| SPORTS | |||
| Biking Site in Taiwan | Website | ||
| Hash House Harriers | 0952-025-116 | Website | |
| International Golf Society of Taipei | Website | ||
| K3 Squash Club | 0987-275-919 | ||
| Scottish Country Dancing (May Chen) | 02-2706-3179 | ||
| Taipei Women’s International Golf Group (TWIGG) | 02-2459-6018 | ||
| Tai Tai’s Women’s Touch Rugby | 0981-180-020 | ||
| Taipei Baboons Rugby Club – Taiwan | 0952-67-1995 | Website |
Country Representatives Directory
Argentina 2757-6556
Australia 8725-4100
Austria 2712-8597
Belgium 2715-1215
Belize 2876-0894
Bolivia 2723-8721
Brazil 2835-7388
Britain 8758-2088
Brunei 2506-3767
Burkina Faso 2873-3096
Canada 8723-3000
Chad 2874-2943
Chile 2723-0329
Costa Rica 2875-2964
Czech Republic 2722-5100
Denmark 2718-2101
Dominican Republic 2875-1357
El Salvador 2876-3509
Fiji 2757-9596
Finland 2722-0764
France 3518-5151
Gambia 2875-3911
German Institute 2501-6188
Guatemala 2875-6952
Haiti 2876-6718
Honduras 2875-5512
Hungary 8501-1200
India 2757-6112
Indonesia 8752-6179
Ireland 2725-1691
Israel 2757-9692
Italy 2725-1542
Japan 2713-8000
Jordan 2871-7712
Korea 2725-2324
Malaysia 2713-2626
Mexico 2757-6566
Netherlands 2713-5760
New Zealand 2757-6725
Nicaragua 2874-9034
Nigeria 2757-6987
Norway 2543-5484
Oman 2722-0684
Panama 2509-9189
Paraguay 2873-6310
Peru 2757-7017
Philippines 2723-2527
Poland 7718-3300
Russia 8780-3011
Saudi Arabia 2876-1444
Senegal 2876-6519
Singapore 2772-1940
Slovak Republic 8780-3231
South Africa 2715-3251
Spain 2518-4901
Swaziland 2872-5934
Sweden 2757-6573
Switzerland 2720-1001
Thailand 2723-1800
Turkey 2757-7318
United States 2162-2000
Vietnam 2516-6626
Worship Directory
For full details of services please refer to Taipei Living or contact the church organization directly. If you would like to update the details included in this page, please contact us.
Agape
3F., No. 21 Chang Chun Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
02-2598-1009 (office)
Email – agape@fedtech.net
Website – www.agapeicataipei.org
Anglican Episcopal Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
509 Zhong Zheng Road, Shilin
02-2882-2462
Email – marylaurareyes@gmail.com (
Website – www.
Calvary International Baptist Church
No. 21, Section 2, Yang De Blvd., Taipei,
Taiwan 11149
http://www.calvarytaipei.org/
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
http://lds.org.tw/
Friendship Presbyterian Church
5, Lane 269, Roosevelt Rd., Sec. 3
02-2362-1395
Email – fpchurch@friendshiptaipei.com
Website – www.friendshiptaipei.com
Grace Baptist Church
http://www.gbc.org.tw/en/
Mother of God Catholic Church
http://www.motherofgodcatholic.org/
New Apostolic Church
info@nac-taiwan.org
http://www.nac-taiwan.org/index.html
New Life International Seventh-day Adventist Church
4F., Health Center, Taipei Adventist Hospital
424 Bade Rd. Sec. 2, Taipei
0918-732-707
Website
Oasis Bread of Life Christian Church
10F., 55 Zhongcheng Rd., Sec. 2
(DaYeh Takashimaya, Tianmu)
02-2831-0299 Fax: 02-2831-7214
Website
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
Roman Catholic
11:00 am English Mass
22 Hsin Hai Road, Sec 1
near the corner of Roosevelt Road
MRT TaiPower – Exit 1
Saint Christopher’s Church
(02) 2594-7914
Saint John Bosco Parish Church
(02) 2715-5287
donboscotaipei@yahoo.com
English Ministry @Suang-Lien Presbyterian Church
111 Zhongshan N. Rd., Sec. 2, Taipei
02-2541-5390 Fax: 02-2523-1361
Website
Email
Taipei Revival Church
No. 16, Lane 15, Section 6, Xinyi Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, 110
(02)2727-0900
http://taipeirevival.org.tw/
taipeirevival@gmail.com
Taipei International Church
http://taipeich.www76.a2hosted.com/TIC/
info@taipeichurch.org
Jewish Community
For information call Ahrony Yoram on 0939-763-135
Taipei Jewish Services
http://www.haruth.com/JewsTaiwan.html
Taipei Grand Mosque
Add.: No. 62, Sec. 2, Shin Sheng S. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan.
02 2392 7364
| Taipei MRT Route | http://english.trtc.com.tw/MP_122032.html |