Up to NT$15,000, how to apply for a home quarantine subsidy?
After completing the 14-day home quarantine, people who are citizen or hold a resident certificate, no matter where you live (home quarantine hotel), as long as you have not violated of quarantine isolation regulations" and "Have not received wages or subsidies of a similar nature during quarantine", then you can apply for NT$1000/day quarantine subsidy, a total of NT$15,000, you can apply online. Even newborn babies can apply for it
Home Quarantine Q&A
How to calculate the 14-day home quarantine? How many days should I book for a home quarantine hotel
- Home quarantine isn't calculated from the date of arrival, but begins the day after the arrival in Taiwan, ends at midday on the 14th day after arrival, thus making the quarantine period a total of 15 days.
- For example: if you arrive at 2pm on 1 April, 2pm on 2 April is counted as one day of quarantine complete. You are released from quarantine at midday on 15 October. When you book the quarantine hotel, make sure the check out date makes the quarantine period a total of 15 nights.If you leave quarantine before you may face criminal charges or a fine.For example: If you arrive in Taiwan on April 1, the check out date will be April 15.
If my family and I enter Taiwan together, can I undergo home quarantine with them in the same residence?
- If you meet the requirements for undergoing quarantine with your family or co-resident in the same room for care giving reasons, you may quarantine in the same room with them.
- Friendly reminder : Even if the relationship of spouse is also needs to submit your application to the local government.
Is there any other way besides getting a mobile SIM card at the airport?
- If you have relatives or friends in Taiwan, you can ask them to prepare a mobile SIM card for you in advance, and mail it to you, and that would save time for waiting in line.
- 2.Taiwanese service providers provide eSIM card (virtual SIM card) service, scan QRcode after application, you can download and install the eSIM card on your phone. It's super convenient! After landing in Taiwan, go to "Settings" → "Mobile Services" → "Add Action Plan" to complete the card exchange.
- Application method: The five major Telecom Companies in Taiwan have eSIM card services. Currently, only Taiwan Star provides the "online application" service, however, prepaid cards are not supported, and there is a "pay as you go" plan; Chunghwa Telecom needs to be handled at the counter, can apply for a prepaid card, then you can ask your family to send the QRcode to you overseas.
- You must first check whether your "mobile phone" supports the function of the eSIM card. The mobile phones that currently support eSIM cards are iPhone XS、XR series、iPhone 11series、iPhone 12 series（operating system 12.1 or higher）、Google Pixel 2 flagship model.
