On November 11, 2021, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) of the Taiwan government announced a new program, under which arrivals can undergo a 7-day quarantine at a self-paid group quarantine facility or a quarantined hotel, spend the following 7 days quarantining at home, and then practice the 7-day self-health management. The new program will be in place from December 14, 2021 to February 14, 2022, and offers an additional option for travelers to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Details about the quarantine measure effective during the period (from December 14, 2021 to February 14, 2022) are listed below.
A. Program A (14+7): travelers will complete the 14-day quarantine at a quarantined hotel and practice an additional 7-day self-health management.
B. Program B (10+4+7): travelers will quarantine at a quarantined hotel for 10 days, spend the remaining 4 days quarantining at home, and then practice the 7-day self-health management.
C. Program C (7+7+7): travelers will quarantine at a self-paid group quarantine facility or a quarantined hotel, spend the following 7 days quarantining at home, and then practice a 7-day self-health management. Accepted vaccines will be those approved under the WHO Emergency Use Listing (WHO EUL) or approved for emergency use or manufacture by Taiwan.
The CECC pointed out that as the Lunar New Year quarantine programs will be implemented starting December 14, 2021, travelers returning to Taiwan between December 14, 2021 and February 14, 2022 must pay attention to and follow the three steps listed below.
Step 1: Prepare required documents before the flight.
Step 2: Complete an online health declaration form before boarding.
Step 3: Follow onsite instructions to clear customs after arrival.
Reference: International Education and Exchange Division
https://iee.mcu.edu.tw/en/content/3-options-undergo-quarantine-lunar-new-year-holiday（open in new window）