The Trade Office of Swiss Industries facilitates and promotes economic, cultural, educational, scientific and tourism exchanges between Switzerland and Taiwan. It also provides practical assistance to Swiss nationals in Taiwan.
Trade Office of Swiss Industries
Outbreak of a new coronavirus
From 19 March 2020, all foreign nationals, including Swiss citizens, will be banned from entering Taiwan. Only foreign nationals who hold a valid Taiwanese residence permit are allowed to enter Taiwan but are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Since 16.03.2020 , the Federal Council has been recommending Swiss travellers to return home quickly. In order to better support those who are still blocked abroad, they should register on the "Travel Admin App" of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA.
Register on the "Travel Admin App"
Until further notice, the Trade Office of Swiss Industries will not issue visas.
Information sheet (PDF, 314.3 kB, English)
Other Consular services remain available. In case of emergency also outside office hours.
Helpline FDFA: +41 800 247 365 or +41 58 465 33 33
helpline@eda.admin.ch
In relation with the outbreak of a new coronavirus, we also refer to the following websites:
Taiwan Centers for Disease Control CDC
