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Taiwan Imposes New Mainland Travel Registration Rules, Draws Criticism

9/8/2026

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Opposition parties and tour operators criticize Taiwan's new registration rules for mainland China travel.
Since September 1, travellers to mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau must register trip purpose, dates and passport numbers.
Travel agencies that fail to submit client details face fines of NT$10,000–NT$50,000.
Taipei warned the September 15 entry-exit rules could increase visitor risks.
Tour operator Lan Hsueh-hua said operating now feels like selling drugs and risks fines.

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Story summary

Opposition parties and tour operators criticize Taiwan's new registration rules for mainland China travel.
Since September 1, travellers to mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau must register trip purpose, dates and passport numbers.
Travel agencies that fail to submit client details face fines of NT$10,000–NT$50,000.
Taipei warned the September 15 entry-exit rules could increase visitor risks.
Tour operator Lan Hsueh-hua said operating now feels like selling drugs and risks fines.