Information on Taiwan

Visa Requirement
A visa is generally required for foreign passport holders upon entry to Taiwan. However, if your passport and the length of your stay satisfy the following three items, no visa is required.

1. You are holding a passport issued from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US
2. Your passport is valid for more than 6 months after entry and
3. The length of your stay is less than 30 days.

If you are a national of the above countries eligible for visa-exempt entry but hold an emergency or temporary passport valid for more than six months, or you hold a US passport valid for less than six months, you may apply for a Landing Visa at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. A visa can be obtained from Taiwan’s embassies, consulates, or designated offices. Please check with your travel agent for necessary procedures.

Climate
April is the most pleasant season in Taiwan with average temperatures around 22-26 C.

Time Zone
Taiwan is GMT+8 and does not have seasonal time variation.

Electricity
110 Volts / 60 Hz AC

Currency and Banks
The currency is the New Taiwan dollar (NT$). The exchange rate is approximately NT$32-33 to US$1. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at hotels, airports, and government-designated banks. Major credit cards are widely accepted and travelers checks may be accepted by tourist-oriented shops and at most international hotels and banks. Banks are generally open from 09:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday and closed on weekends and public holidays.

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38th IFAWPCA CONVENTION
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES*

Time	Activity	Venue	Participants	Dress Code
Day 0 – Monday, 19 April, 2010
1400-1700	Registration	TICC	All Participants	Smart Casual
Day 1 – Tuesday, 20 April, 2010
0900-1700	Registration	TICC	All Participants	Smart Casual
0930-1130	Finance Committee Meeting	TICC	Finance Committee Members	Business Attire
1200-1300	Lunch (Invitation Only)	TICC	Finance Committee Members	Smart Casual
1330-1600	1st Executive Board Meeting	TICC	Board Members	Business Attire
1600-1700	Past Presidents Meeting	TICC	Past Presidents	Business Attire
1600-1700	Chief Delegates Briefing Session	TICC	Chief Delegates	Business Attire
1900-2200	Presidential Dinner (Invitation Only)	Taipei World Trade Center Club	Presidential Invitees	Smart Casual
Day 2 – Wednesday, 21 April, 2010
0830-1015	Opening Ceremony	TICC	All Participants	Business Attire
1030-1200	1st General Assembly	TICC	All Participants	Business Attire
1200-1330	Lunch	TICC	All Participants	Smart Casual
1400-1600	Standing Committee Meeting	TICC	Committee Members	Business Attire
1330-1730	City Tour	Taipei City	On Reservation Basis	Casual
1900-2200	Welcome Reception and Dinner	TICC	All Participants	Casual
Day 3 – Thursday, 22 April, 2010
0600-1400	IFAWPCA Golf (optional)	Jiaosi Golf Course	On Reservation Basis	Golf Attire
0830-1130	National Palace Museum Tour	National Palace Museum	All Participants	Casual
1200-1330	Lunch	Buffet	All Participants	Casual
1500-1800	National Center for Traditional Arts Tour	National Center for Traditional Arts	All Participants	Casual
1500-1700	2nd Executive Board Meeting	National Center for Traditional Arts	Board Members	Casual
1830-2030	Friendship Dinner	National Center for Traditional Arts	All Participants	Casual
Day 4 – Friday, 23 April, 2010
0930-1200	2nd General Assembly/Awards	TICC	All Participants	Business Attire
1200-1300	Lunch	TICC	All Participants	Smart Casual
1330-1730	Shopping Tour	Option 1: Ximending	On Reservation Basis	Casual
		Option 2: Guanghua Market	On Reservation Basis	Casual
1400-1600	New Executive Board Meeting	TICC	Board Members	Business Attire
1900-2200	Farewell Dinner	The Grand Hotel Taipei	All Participants	Smart Casual
Day 5-6 – Saturday - Sunday, 24-25 April, 2010
	Post Convention Tour (Optional)	Option 1: East Rift Valley	On-site Registration Only	Casual
		Option 2: Sun Moon Lake	On-site Registration Only	Casual

*The TCGA reserves the right to amend programs at its own discretion.