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General Information |
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Passport and Visa   |
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Non-Taiwan nationals and participants arriving from nations which do not enjoy visa exempt status or qualify for landing visas, will need to apply for visas prior to arrival in Taiwan . Visas can be applied for at the nearest Taiwan Embassy (or Taiwan Trade Office). Alternatively, our organizing committee can provide assistance processing your visa. For example, the INTERCOM 2006 Taipei organizing committee can facilitate visa applications for participants via issuing formal letters of invitation to Taiwan .
Further information concerning visa applications can be found at the web site of the Taiwan ROC Bureau of Consular Affairs:http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp.asp |
Local Time |
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Taiwan is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. |
Currency |
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The Taiwan currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (indicated as NT$). Coin denominations are 1,5,10, 20 and 50. Bank notes come in 100, 500, 1000, and 2000 dollar bills. Foreign bank notes and traveler's checks can be converted into New Taiwan dollars at most banks, hotels and airports. International credit cards such as Visa, Master, American Express, and JCB are widely accepted at major hotels, department stores and in restaurants in the larger cities. You may be requested to show your passport.
Government offices are open between the hours of 8: 30 a .m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Most private businesses open at 8: 30 a .m. and close at 6 p.m. but some are open until the late evening. Banking hours are from 9: 00 a .m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Foreign diplomatic missions in Taiwan generally maintain strict business hours. They are usually open from 9 a .m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and their national holidays. |
Climate and Apparel |
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Taiwan lies in the sub-tropics and November is still quite warm. The average daytime temperature in Taiwan during the conference will be around 22°C -25°C which should be pleasant and comfortable. We recommend a set of warmer attire for the evening. |
Insurance |
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Registration fees include insurance coverage but you may choose to take out additional insurance as you see fit. |
Safety and Food |
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Taipei City is one of the safest cities in the world and enjoys one of the lowest crime rates globally. Even during the middle of the night, strolling through Taipei 's downtown business district is perfectly safe. Taiwan has a rich nightlife as exemplified by its 24-hour bookstores, food stalls, and myriad convenience stores. We encourage participants to go exploring as this will no doubt leave you with very fond memories upon your departure.
Taiwan 's eclectic food culture is garnering a growing global reputation for its wide selection of local and international cuisines. From Taiwan 's highly variegated traditional night market food stalls on up to formal restaurants featuring international cuisine, everything is here.
The conference's location nearby Taipei 's flourishing Hsinyi district and East Side provides participants with convenient access to restaurants of any price range in a selection of both Asian and Western cuisines. Taipei 's prominent night markets include the Tonghua Street Night Market, the Raoho Night Market, and the Shilin Night Market: all three authentic exemplars of Taiwan 's traditional evening cuisine. |
First-aid |
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There will be a first-aid kit on hand at the conference venue. Those requiring further medical attention will be transported to a nearby metropolitan hospital. |
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