Taiwan Health Insurance

Expatriate Health Insurance Taiwan

Pacific Prime is an expatriate insurance broker specialising in providing overseas medical insurance for Taiwan nationals living, working or holidaying abroad. If you are a non Taiwan national and moving to Taiwan we can also provide plans that meet your specific requirements.

The policies that we can provide are guaranteed renewable for life and globally portable, so even if you should relocate away from the country your plan will continue to cover you. With a number of extra benefits including maternity coverage, emergency evacuation and repatriation, dental treatment, out-patient consultations, alternative medicines, complimentary therapies, and specialist consultations, you can be assured that an international health insurance Taiwan plan will give you the coverage that you need. For more information about the products and services that we can offer, or to receive a free quote, please contact us today.

Professional Service you can trust

Pacific Prime Insurance will be with you for the duration of your policy. We offer additional customer services that include claims advice, emergency contact numbers and medical advice lines. We also maintain a comprehensive list of Taiwan hospitals/doctors. Most of our clients are expatriates so we maintain a list of Embassies in Taiwan.

As a leading broker of medical insurance in Taiwan we keep up on the latest insurance trends and Taiwan Insurance News.

We can offer expatriates in Taiwan dedicated international health insurance plans that will provide comprehensive coverage in the East and around the world. Plans that we can offer will usually have a number of benefits that a policyholder is able to tailor to suit their specific requirements. With coverage options including out-patient, dental, maternity, and emergency evacuation, you will be assured of receiving the highest levels of quality treatment anywhere in the world.

Taiwan Travel Tips

Every year millions of tourists visit Taiwan, or Formosa. The island is internationally renowned as having some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, and is famous for its interesting mix of traditional ideals and modern technology. When visiting, or relocating to, a new country, it is often important to understand how to act and behave, as there can be some differences between local laws and customs to those that you are used to. With this in mind we have provided some travel advice for any foreign national wishing to visit Taiwan.

Please be advised that the information contained on this page is meant for reference purposes only and may be liable to change without prior warning.

There is a low overall threat of terrorism in Taiwan; however you should be aware that globally the risk of a terrorist attack remains high. Attacks, if they occur, may be indiscriminate, however it is likely that terrorists will target areas that have a large concentration of expatriates and tourists. In the event of a terrorist incident, please follow all official directions.

Most visits by foreign nationals to Taiwan are trouble free; however there is a small incidence of crime in the country, particularly in the major city of Taipei. The main types of crime experienced by foreign nationals are cases of petty theft.

While in Taiwan you should avoid any large political gatherings as there is the possibility that these may become violent and disruptive. In the event of any major political gatherings while you are in the country, stay indoors and out of the way.

Drugs are illegal in Taiwan, and at no point during your stay in the country should you become involved with any narcotic substances. Possession, distribution or trafficking of narcotics can lead to a long prison term or even the death sentence. There is little that foreign governments can do to protect their citizens in these cases.

There are a number of health concerns in Taiwan, these include possible risks from Dengue Fever, H5N1 Bird Flu, Malaria, and contaminated water sources.

Taiwan experiences a number of natural disasters each year. The major natural disasters experienced by the country are earthquakes and typhoons. In the event of a serious typhoon or earthquake while you are in the country, please follow all government announcements and take the appropriate actions.