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Friendly and Convenient Tourism City

Asia’s New Bay Area, where the old and the new blend, is the best roaming place to visit Kaohsiung Port. Explore culture and creativity, travel through modern buildings and the blue sky interweave with ocean style. Let's enjoy the tandem attractions along the harbor and the charm of the ocean city!

“Kaohsiung Exhibition Center" (KEC)”, located in the core of Asia's New Bay Area, is the first multifunctional waterfront exhibition center.
“Kaohsiung Music Center,” joint implementation of the Spanish architecture team and the Taiwan team. The design team uses marine elements to outline the appearance of the building. Its unique shape is meant to showcase the building as an international landmark.

Visa

Visa of Republic of China (R.O.C.) varies depending on the applicant’s nationality and purpose of visit in 4 types：

Visitor Visa (short-term visa within 180 days)
Resident Visa (long term visa above 180 days)
Diplomatic Visa
Courtesy Visa

1. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days: Andorra, Australia* (effective till December 31, 2020), Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Eswatini*, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras*, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan*, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Island*, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia*(effective till March 31, 2025), Norway, Palau, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tuvalu*, the United Kingdom, the United States of America*,and Vatican City State.

2. Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 30 days: Belize*, Dominican Republic, Malaysia, Nauru, St. Kitts and Nevis*, Saint Lucia*, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore.

3. Nationals of the kingdom of Thailand (effective till July 31, 2020) , except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days.

4. Nationals of Brunei (effective till July 31, 2020), except those holding diplomatic or official/ service passports-are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days. In addition, those holding a Brunei Certificate of Identity are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days.

5. Nationals of the Philippines (effective till July 31, 2020), except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports, are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 14 days.

6. Nationals of Russia (effective from Aug 1, 2019, to July 31, 2020), except those holding diplomatic or official/service passports, are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 21 days.

For further information of Visa-Exempt Entry and Landing Visas, please refer to the website of the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 外交部領事事務局網站
For arrival and departure related regulations, please refer to the website of Tourism Bureau, M.O.T.C. Republic of China (Taiwan) at 交通部觀光局網站

Transportation

The lively harbor city-Kaohsiung has complete transportation network, it connects the access systems：Mass Rapid Transit(KMRT), Light Rail Transit(LRT), Taiwan High-Speed Rail(THSR), Taiwan Railway and Intercity Bus. The number of monthly average tourist is more than 1,321,499.

Located in Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung International Airport(KHH) is able to fly directly to international airports such as Tokyo Haneda, Shanghai Hongqiao and other Asian cities.With the convenient and various choices of transportation,passengers can tour Kaohsiung easily.

For further information, please refer to the website of the Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government at 高雄市政府交通局

Accommodation

Located in one of the important transportation hubs in Asia. Kaohsiung has developed a highly international and friendly business travel service.On the land of 2,952 square kilometers, there are 508 hotels of all levels, providing nearly 4,000 rooms. Travelers will have a comfortable travel experience.

For further information, please refer to the website of the Department of Information and Tourism, Kaohsiung City Government at 高雄旅遊網

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