βINPUTβ is printed on the label of the charger, AC adapter or the product itself. Plug drawings show the general shape only.
This is for traveling from Japan to Taiwan. The data is the IEC list (as of June 2025). Some places or buildings may use other types, so treat it as a guide.
| Voltage | Frequency | Plug types | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 110V | 60Hz | A, B |
| Japan (for comparison) | 100V | 50 / 60Hz | A, B |
Same as Japan: Taiwan uses types A, B, the same types as Japan (A, B) in the IEC list.
Source: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) World Plugs country list (as of June 2025). The IEC no longer publishes this list, so a copy is kept on this site (retrieved 2026-09-27)
PR Example USB charger for overseas voltages (Japanese online stores)
Same plug types as Japan: a charger rated 100-240V is all you need
input 100-240V, 4 USB-A ports, labeled "PSE certified". Depending on your destination, a plug adapter is needed separately.
input AC100-240V, 3 USB-A ports, labeled "PSE certified". Depending on your destination, a plug adapter is needed separately.
PR π Get ready for Taiwan (Japanese online store)
Itineraries by trip length and travel style. From Taipei and Tainan to Taroko, the east coast hot springs and Alishan, with color-coded maps.
The Rough Guide to Taiwan (5th edition) (Kindle edition) (Amazon.co.jp) Β· About Kindle guidebooks
| "INPUT" on the product | Result |
|---|---|
| INPUT 100-240V | Voltage: Taiwan uses 110V. Within the label (100β240V) β no transformer needed |
| INPUT 100V only | Voltage: Taiwan uses 110V. Outside the label (100V) β do not use it as is. Use a product that supports the voltage in Taiwan, or use a transformer (check the transformer's manual for which products and wattage it supports) |
Check the "INPUT" label on the charger, AC adapter or the product itself. For hair dryers and irons, see Taking a hair dryer or hair iron abroad; for plug shapes, see How to tell plug types A to N apart.
Source: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) World Plugs country list (as of June 2025). The IEC no longer publishes this list, so a copy is kept on this site (retrieved 2026-09-27)
Apart from what you can take on the plane, Taiwan has its own rules for what you bring in when you arrive. Only the points most relevant to travelers are listed here.
Tap an item to see the rule.
Meat products, fruit and vegetables
Bringing these into Taiwan is strictly restricted by law. Violators may face heavy fines or be refused entry
Eggs and egg products (such as soft-boiled eggs from convenience stores, and sandwiches made with them)
Strictly restricted, like meat products. Bringing them without declaring from a "country with highly pathogenic avian influenza" carries heavier penalties than usual. The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association's page says Japan is currently such a country
Heated tobacco products
Heated tobacco products widely used in Japan cannot be brought in (including in checked baggage). Taipei Customs says violators are fined NTD 50,000 to 5,000,000.
If you brought some by mistake, declare it at the customs declaration counter (Red Channel) at the arrival airport and follow the officers' instructions
E-cigarettes and e-liquid
Use, manufacture, import and sale are fully banned in Taiwan. Carrying them may lead to criminal penalties
Alcohol
Aged 18 or over: 1.5 liters duty-free (drinks over 0.5% alcohol by volume). The limit for travelers aged 20 or over is 5 liters, including the duty-free amount (1 liter for alcohol declared as made in China)
Cigarettes, cigars and smoking tobacco
Aged 20 or over: 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 1 lb of smoking tobacco duty-free
Other purchases
Goods for personal and household use are duty-free up to NTD 35,000 in total. Declare at the Red Channel if you are over this or unsure. Failure to declare or false declaration can lead to confiscation or fines
Cash, etc.
You must declare to customs if you carry more than USD 10,000 in foreign currency (including Japanese yen), NTD 100,000, or CNY 20,000
If you are unsure whether a meat or egg product is covered, declare it to customs at the arrival airport and follow the officers' instructions. Rules can change, so check the latest information from Taiwan's customs and other authorities before you go.
For the duty-free allowance when you return to Japan, see Duty-free allowance when returning to Japan.
Sources (5)
Source: Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association: "Food (meat products, eggs and egg products, fruit and vegetables)" [in Japanese] (no update date shown) (retrieved 2026-09-28)
Source: Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association: "Heated tobacco and e-cigarettes" [in Japanese] (no update date shown) (retrieved 2026-09-28)
Source: Taipei Customs (Taiwan): "Taipei Customs Urges Passengers Not to Carry Heated Tobacco Products into Taiwan" (April 11, 2024) (retrieved 2026-09-28)
Source: Taipei Customs, Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance (Taiwan): "Duty Free Exemptions and Payment of Taxes" (released February 1, 2026; the Chinese version prevails if the two differ) (retrieved 2026-09-28)
Source: Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association: "Cash, precious metals, etc." (based on a notice from Taiwan's Customs Administration) [in Japanese] (no update date shown) (retrieved 2026-09-28)
Handy to have before you go
PR Example travel bottles (Japanese online stores)
For liquids in the cabin on international flights: containers of 100ml or less
capacity 60ml, 1 bottle, polyethylene and polypropylene.
a set of 5 bottles; choose from 30ml, 50ml or 100ml.