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Taiwan launches website to gift 500,000 tourists stored-value smartcards, hotel vouchers from May 1

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In a bid to restore the flow of foreign visitors to its shores, Taiwan will in May offer digital smartcards stored with NT$5,000 (S$218) or vouchers of the same value for hotel stays to offset some travellers’ expenses.

The Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s Singapore office said on Monday that 500,000 foreign visitors will receive the vouchers or cards through a lucky draw system when they enter Taiwan at any of the four participating airports on the island starting from noon on May 1.

Tourists will have to pre-register for the draw at least one day before they arrive at either the Taoyuan or Songshan airports that serve capital Taipei, or the Taichung and Kaohsiung international airports.

According to a tourism bureau official, tourists intending to participate will receive a designated QR code after they register at 5000.taiwan.net.tw , which went live on Friday.

The QR code will serve as their lucky draw coupon, which travellers will have to scan at the airport’s arrival hall to find out if they are one of 500,000 winners.

Prize winners can then choose to receive either vouchers to offset some of their accommodation costs or a smartcard, both valued at NT$5,000.

Those who opt for the vouchers, which come in denominations of NT$1,000, can use them at more than 450 participating hotels islandwide.

The smartcards will be variants of Taiwan’s EasyCard (you you ka in Mandarin) or iPass (yi ka tong), the equivalents of Singapore’s ez-link card, that travellers can use for public transport, shopping and dining.

A spokesman for the tourism bureau said 250,000 vouchers have been allocated for 2023, leaving 150,000 more to be won in 2024 and the remaining 100,000 for 2025. The promotion will end by June 30, 2025, or when the last voucher has been given out that year.

Visitors on cruises and agency-arranged tours are not eligible for these vouchers.

Local and foreign tour agencies, however, will be able to access subsidies up to NT$50,000 (S$2,180) provided by the tourism bureau when they bring groups who stay for at least two nights in Taiwan.

Tour agency CTC Travel said in response to queries from The Straits Times on Wednesday it was looking into giving “perks” to travellers booking a Taiwan tour in the form of discounts and travel insurance, but was waiting for more concrete details on implementation from the tourism bureau.

The tourism financial incentives were approved on March 24 as part of the government’s NT$380 billion post-pandemic economic recovery package, said Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications on April 18.

The island ushered in the first wave of revenge travellers after its post-pandemic border opening in October 2022.

Taiwan is looking to attract up to six million foreign visitors in 2023, the tourism bureau’s deputy director-general Trust Lin said in March, adding that an estimated one million visitors had arrived in the first three months of the year.

In the three years before the pandemic, Taiwan averaged about 11.2 million overseas visitors a year, but those numbers plummeted to around 1.38 million in 2020, 141,000 in 2021 and 895,000 last year, according to The Taipei Times.

Taiwan has been a popular tourist destination for travellers from Singapore, with 460,000 registered visitors to the island in 2019, before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr Kevin Tay, 32, who spent seven days with his family on the island in December, said Taiwan is always on his list of places to visit.

“If the claim process for the vouchers is simple, I would definitely be swayed by the incentives,” said the businessman, who stayed at a resort in Hsinchu during his last trip.

Mr Joseph Cheng, director of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s Singapore office, said on Monday that tourism receipts in 2023 have been encouraging.

“The number of tourists to Taiwan in January and February has exceeded 50 per cent of the same period in 2019, so the overall situation is good,” he told The Straits Times.

He added that the bureau was aiming for around 230,000 visitors from Singapore in 2023, about half of 2019’s numbers.

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Taiwan is paying tourists to visit—here's what you need to know

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Many countries continue to struggle to bring back tourism on the scale that it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Places like Hong Kong and regions in Italy have turned to offering free travel and even free houses to encourage people to visit and to help boost their economies.

The latest place on that list is Taiwan. The government is offering tourists 5,000 New Taiwan dollars (about $163 USD) per traveler or NT$20,000 (about $653 USD) for up to 90,000 tour groups.

According to The Points Guy , Chang Shi-chung, the director-general of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, said the money would be sent via a digital tourist card to ensure the funds go directly to Taiwan's tourism. Travelers will be able to use the cards for food, accommodation, and other travel expenses.

Taiwan is focusing on attracting more visitors from places like Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Macao, Europe, and the U.S.

According to the Taiwan Tourism Bureau , it saw under 900,000 visitors in 2022 compared to a record 11.8 million international tourists in 2019 .

It's still unclear when and how Taiwan will start distributing the digital tourist cards, as the government hasn't yet released its plan.

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Starting at noon today, foreign independent travelers arriving in Taiwan would be eligible to enter a draw to win NT$5,000 vouchers, the Tourism Bureau said.

The visitors should be scheduled to stay in the nation for at least three days to be eligible for the draw, it said.

However, travelers who arrive in tour groups or whose trips are subsidized by tour-related incentives would not be eligible, it added.

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People pose with Tourism Bureau mascots at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Saturday.

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The voucher promotion is expected to benefit 500,000 foreign travelers until June 30, 2025, the bureau said, adding that the promotional period could be extended if the incentives prove to be effective.

To demonstrate how the draw works, several foreign tourists who arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport’s Terminal 2 on Saturday were invited to try their luck.

Some visitors from France, Canada, South Korea and Hong Kong won the vouchers, the bureau said.

Tourism officials said foreign travelers can register for the draw on the campaign’s Web site (5000.taiwan.net.tw), which began accepting registrations on Friday.

Eligible visitors should register for the draw within one to seven days before their arrival in Taiwan, they said.

For example, visitors traveling on a flight that is scheduled to arrive in Taiwan at 11:59pm on June 1 can register for the draw from midnight on May 24 until 1 second before midnight on May 30, the Web site says.

In addition to providing their travel and contact information on the Web site, travelers need to indicate whether they want to redeem the NT$5,000 on a payment card or as five NT$1,000 vouchers that can be used to pay for their accommodation in Taiwan, the bureau said.

People who complete their registration would receive a confirmation e-mail containing a QR code that would be used for the draw, it said.

Upon arriving at one of the participating airports — Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei International Airport (Songshan airport), Taichung International Airport and Kaohsiung International Airport — the travelers should proceed to a dedicated area in the arrival hall and scan the QR code to enter the draw.

The draw is part of the government’s plan to attract 6 million foreign tourists by the end of this year and 12 million next year, which was the original target set for 2019.

As of Friday, Taiwan had recorded 1.55 million visitors this year, the bureau said.

The nation attracted a record 11.86 million visitors in 2019.

The incentives and subsidies are part of the government’s NT$380 billion post-COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery package approved by lawmakers on March 24.

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Taiwan government is giving away NT$5,000 travel vouchers to tourists

Here's everything you need to know

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Planning for a trip to Taiwan? Well, you're in luck as the Taiwan government has just announced that they will be dishing out travel vouchers (much like our consumption voucher scheme , but travel edition) with the aim to boost tourism and attract foreign visitors to the country. Here's what you need to know:

What is it?

Starting May 1, 2023 (12pm), the Taiwan Tourism Bureau will be distributing 500,000 vouchers worth NT$5,000 each (approximately HK$1,280) as travel incentives for tourists visiting Taiwan. The vouchers will be given out through a lucky draw system and will run all the way through to June 30, 2025. The first 250,000 vouchers will be given out in 2023, while the remaining 150,000 vouchers will be distributed in 2024, and 100,000 vouchers in 2025.

Who is eligible?

Independent travellers who do not hold a ROC (Republic of China) passport and are staying in Taiwan for three to 90 days are eligible. However, this does not apply to those travelling in tour groups. In other words, Hong Kong residents holding a Hong Kong passport can participate!

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How do I enter the lucky draw?

The rules are simple. Those who are eligible can register online one to seven days prior to their arrival date in Taiwan on a designated government website (5000.taiwan.net.tw). Registration begins on April 28 at 12pm – but remember, the lucky draw only starts from May 1, 12pm onwards.

Participants must fill in the necessary travel information and choose the type of vouchers they would like to receive (electronic tickets or accommodation discount vouchers). A QR code for the lucky draw will be sent to you via email upon successful registration.

On the day of arrival in Taiwan, participants can head to the lucky draw event area located at the arrival halls in one of four Taiwan airports: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei Songshan Airport, Taichung International Airport, and Kaohsiung International Airport.

How do I collect my prize?

Lucky winners may head to the airport's redemption area and provide relevant documents – including their entry stamp, boarding pass, and an electronic copy of their round-trip tickets – to redeem their prize.

How can I use the travel vouchers?

Those who have chosen to claim their prize in the form of electronic tickets may store the money on an EasyCard or iPass and spend them at designated merchants. Each transaction limit is NT$5,000, while the maximum usage per day is NT$3,000.

Meanwhile, winners who have opted for accommodation discounts will receive five vouchers worth NT$1,000 each. The vouchers can only be used once by the winner at hotels with tourist hotel business licenses and commercial hotels or hostels with registered licenses. The vouchers can not be reused or resold.

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Taiwan government is offering NTD 5,000 vouchers to tourists starting May 1

The Taiwanese government is offering NTD 5,000 (approx. SGD 217) worth of vouchers to incoming tourists starting 1 May 2023. The rewards will be available to individual travellers, while travel agencies can receive subsidies worth NTD 10,000 – 20,000 (approx. SGD 435 – 871) for groups coming to Taiwan.

The scheme is part of the government’s NTD 5.3 billion plan to attract around six million overseas travellers this year. They hope it will help the tourism sector and the pandemic-stricken economy recover. The incentive also encourages local spending following COVID-19 curbs.

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Taiwan travel: Everything to know about the vouchers

The proposed spending plan comes after Taiwan fully reopens to international tourists . Officials said the package has been in the works for a while but needed some time to implement the plan. 

Travellers entering Taiwan with a foreign passport and staying there for at least three days up to 90 days are eligible for the scheme. Half of the 500,000 vouchers available are given out this year with the entire scheme running through until 2025. Tourists must register online in advance on the designated website which will go live on 1 May.

The travel vouchers will be available through a lucky draw upon arrival at one of the four airports in Taiwan. They are Taoyuan International Airport, Songshan Airport, Taichung International Airport, and Kaohsiung International Airport. Winners can claim the prize by presenting supporting documents at the counter of the airport or at the Tourism Bureau office.

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Winners can choose between two options

Lucky winners will be able to choose how to spend the vouchers including accommodation or stored value payment cards such as iPass or EasyCard. Those who choose the latter can only pay vendors who accept the cards. Each payment is limited to NTD 1,500 and daily spending is capped at NTD 3,000. Meanwhile, those who prefer to use it for accommodation will receive five vouchers each valued at NTD 1,000.

The vouchers can only be used by the winners and are not up for sale to others. Hotels will also not be able to refund any price difference if the accommodation cost is less than the voucher value. Next year, 1500,000 vouchers will be given out followed by 100,000 recipients in 2025.

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Taiwan is Giving Away Travel Vouchers to 500,000 Lucky Foreign Tourists Starting May 1

May 2, 2023 May 5, 2023 by Tin V

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Your trip to Taiwan just got even better!

Are you excited to visit Taiwan this 2023? As you should– Taiwan Tourism Bureau is giving away travel vouchers worth NT$5,000 to individual travelers coming to Taiwan starting May 1!

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Through the “Taiwan the Lucky Land” promo, the Taiwan Government hopes to attract more international travelers to visit Taiwan, with a goal of having 6 million visitors this year. A total of 500,000 individual tourists will have the chance to win exciting vouchers via a raffle draw. The said promo will last until June 30, 2025. 

Want to know to be one of the lucky tourists? Here’s how.

How to join the Taiwan voucher giveaway

Step 1: Login and register via the campaign website at least one to seven days before your arrival in Taiwan. Step 2: Check your inbox using the email address you used to register. Step 3: Get your QR code via email and screenshot or save it. Step 4: Upon arrival in Taiwan, head to the event station at the arrival hall and scan your QR code. Step 5: Redeem your vouchers if you’re one of the lucky winners! 

If you’ve won, present your passport with an entry stamp, boarding pass, and roundtrip e-ticket to sign and collect the prize on the spot.

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Eligibility

To join the voucher giveaway, you must be:

  • A foreign passport holder;
  • An individual traveler (group tourists are excluded from this promo); and
  • Staying in Taiwan for three up to 90 days

How to use the prize

Winning travelers will have two choices on how they can make use of their prize:

Option 1: as an Electronic ticket

You can either get an EasyCard or an All-in-one card to be used in participating stores. The single-use limit is NT$1,500 with a daily limit of NT$3,000.

Option 2: as accommodation discount coupons

Winners will be given 5 coupons worth 1,000 yuan that they can use in registered hotels or homestays in Taiwan. See the full list here. Coupons may only be used once, and are non-transferrable and non-convertible. 

The travel voucher giveaway starts on May 1, from 12 noon to June 30, 2025. Note that the lucky draw and prize redemption must be done on your arrival day in Taiwan. The giveaway is open in Taoyuan International Airport Terminals 1 and 2, Taipei Songshan Airport, Taichung International Airport, and Kaohsiung International Airport. 

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For more information about the Taiwan The Lucky Land promo, visit their official website here .  What are you waiting for? Plan your trip to Taiwan now and get a chance to win this exciting giveaway!

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Period: 12 pm on May 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025 The event times below are based on Taiwan local time (UTC/GMT +08:00)

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The E-ticket can be used at partner stores in Taiwan where the store accepts small-value payments from the e-ticket platform, with a maximum of NT$1,000 for a single purchase and a maximum of NT$3,000 for same-day purchases.

The validity period for the e-ticket card is 90 days. The first batch of limited-edition e-ticket cards can be used until Dec 31, 2023.

The e-ticket card cannot be otherwise topped up, refunded, or returned. All unused stored value of the card will be returned to the Tourism Administration, MOTC.

If the card is lost, stolen or destroyed, the cardholder may not request a replacement or reissuance.

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Explore Taiwan with NTD 5,000 Travel Vouchers for International Free Independent Travelers (FIT)

Are you planning to visit Taiwan soon? Then you're in luck! The Taiwan government has announced that they will be providing NTD 5,000 travel vouchers starting May 1, 2023, to international independent travelers (non-ROC passports). This is a great opportunity for foreign visitors to explore the beautiful island of Taiwan and experience its culture and cuisine.

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The travel voucher initiative is part of the Taiwan government's efforts to boost the country's tourism industry, which has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The vouchers can be used for a wide range of travel-related expenses, such as accommodations, transportation, and tourism activities. To be eligible for the voucher, non-Taiwan passport holders must stay in Taiwan for 3-90 days, are not members of tour groups, and are not applying for any group-related Taiwan travel incentives.

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Here's how you can apply for the NTD 5,000 travel voucher:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau ( https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/ ) and click on the "Independent tour" section and click Register now.  Fill out the application form with your personal information, passport details, flight number, dates of arrival/ departure and email address. Once your registration is successful, the system will automatically send a lucky draw QR code to your registered e-mail. Register at least 1 to 7 days before your scheduled arrival date in Taiwan.

Step  2: Try your luck and draw at the arrivals hall of airports in Taiwan. Use the QR Code obtained during event registration to participate in the lucky draw. Proceed to the event area of your airport’s arrival hall. You must complete your lucky draw within the airport arrival hall on the day you arrive in Taiwan. 

Step 3: Receive your prize on the spot and enjoy your trip to Taiwan.  The type of prize you receive will be the same as you requested at the time of registration. This cannot be changed once it has been entered into the system. Prize redemption can only be completed on the day of arrival in Taiwan.

Reminder: Prizes will not be awarded to travelers who cannot provide the necessary documents for verification.

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There are also incentives for group tours organized by tour operators and travel agencies. Such tour groups must have at least four members and stay in Taiwan at least three days and two nights. Incentive levels range from NT$5,000 to NT$50,000 per tour, depending on the number of tour group members and length of stay.

Campaign Period

The campaign starts with any flight from the scheduled flight arrival time in Taiwan at 12:00 noon on May 1, 2023 (registration will be open from 12:00 noon on April 28, 2023) to June 30, 2025. However, cards will not be issued once the quota issued for the year is exhausted.

Now, let's talk about how you can make the most of your travel voucher. There are plenty of things to  see and do in Taiwan . It is a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse range of tourist attractions. Whether you are interested in exploring the bustling city streets of Taipei or soaking up the natural beauty of Taiwan's national parks, there is something for everyone.

One popular destination that you should definitely consider visiting is Taroko National Park. Known for its breathtaking natural scenery, Taroko National Park offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and river tracing. Another must-visit destination is Sun Moon Lake, which is considered one of Taiwan's most scenic spots.

If you are interested in exploring Taiwan's cultural heritage, be sure to visit the National Palace Museum, which houses an impressive collection of Chinese art and artifacts. You can also check out the traditional Taiwanese architecture in the old town of Jiufen or immerse yourself in Taiwanese history at 228 Peace Memorial Park.

Overall, the NTD 5,000 travel voucher is a great opportunity for non-Taiwan passport holders to discover the charms of Taiwan. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a frequent traveler, Taiwan has something to offer for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your Taiwan adventure today! 

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Everyone loves travelling — we’ll jump at any given opportunity to travel without blinking an eye. Did you know that the Taiwanese government is offering some attractive travel vouchers to entice you to visit the country? Even I wanna go to Taiwan just to win me some extra shopping money. 

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Since 1 May 2023 , the Taiwan Tourism Bureau has been distributing travel vouchers worth S$213 (NTD5000) to visitors entering Taiwan — yes, everyone who enters the country will get a chance to win vouchers. The catch? You have to stay in Taiwan for three to 90 days and not hold a Republic of China Passport . 

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There will be a total of 250,000 vouchers up for grabs this year, with another 150,000 to be distributed in 2024 and the remaining 100,000 in 2025 . This means that you have now until 2025 to plan a trip to Taiwan and get the chance to score these vouchers! 

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The vouchers will be given out lucky draw style — so, a little bit of luck will certainly help. The rules to enter this awesome giveaway are pretty simple. All you gotta do is to register online at least one to seven days prior to your arrival date in Taiwan. Registration is currently open so if you’ve got a trip to Taiwan coming up, make sure to register before you leave for your trip. 

You’ll be prompted to fill in the necessary travel information. Then, you’ll need to choose the type of vouchers you would like to receive — electronic tickets or accommodation discount vouchers. You’ll then receive a QR code for the lucky draw via email upon successful registration. Make sure you don’t lose the QR code as you’ll need it later on.

travel voucher taiwan

When you arrive in Taiwan, you just have to head over to the lucky draw counter located at the arrival halls and from there, you’ll see if you win the vouchers — this is where you will need lady luck to be on your side. Just scan your QR code at the counter to see if you’re the lucky winner of the vouchers.

Lucky winners can redeem their prize at the airport’s redemption area. Remember to keep your documents — such as your entry stamp , boarding pass , and an e-copy of your round trip tickets — handy to speed up the collection process!

travel voucher taiwan

If you are one of the lucky winners ( congratulations! ), you can choose to claim your Taiwan travel vouchers in the form of electronic tickets stored on EasyCard or iPass and spend them at designated merchants. Do note that spending is capped at S$127.72 (NT$3,000) per day.  

Alternatively, you can opt to receive accommodation vouchers which can be used to offset your accommodation costs.

Now if you’ll excuse me, it’s time for me to start planning my trip to Taiwan!

Are you all set for a trip to the land of street snacks and bubble tea?

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