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How
do I to apply for a visa to Taiwan, the Republic of China?
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Foreign nationals may obtain tourist
visas if they hold foreign passports or travel documents
valid for more than six months in the ROC for purposes
of sightseeing, business, family visits, study or training,
medical treatment, or other legitimate activities.
14-day visa-free privileges are afforded to citizens of
18 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa
Rica, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg,
New Zealand, the Netherlands( Holland), Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, U.K. and the U.S.A.
30-day landing visas are afforded to citizens of 21 countries:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech
Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan,
Luxembourg, New Zealand, the Netherlands (Holland), Poland,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. and the U.S.A.
Please read the following links to apply for a visa:
Types of Visas, Costs and Procedure:
http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1307&CtNode=112&mp=2
http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1836&ctNode=114&mp=2
http://www.boca.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=93&CtUnit=59&BaseDSD=7&mp=2
Visa Application Form:
http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1307&CtNode=112&mp=2
Landing Visas cost $131.00 USD or more on arrival. 14
day Visitor Visas cost $50.00 USD with $24.00 handling
fee for processing. Using an express courier is an additional
charge.
http://www.boca.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=116&CtUnit=79&BaseDSD=7&mp=2
An Invitation letter to the conference will be sent to
you once you have registered for the conference. facilitatorforum@gmail.com
If you need a guarantor to attend the conference please
read details below:
http://www.boca.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=92&CtUnit=58&BaseDSD=7&mp=2
If you are denied a visa, suitable refunds will be made
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What
about the Entry/Departure at the airport?
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Travelers who have spent more than
5 days in cholera risk areas must present valid inoculation
certificates when entering the ROC. Most personal belongings
are duty free, but stereo sets, TVs, VCRs and computers
must be declared. Check entry forms for duty-free allowances
and restrictions on cash.
Holders of ARCs no longer require exit permits, but a
re-entry visa is required if you are planning to return.
An Airport tax of NT$300 is charged. A maximum US$5000
of equivalent may be taken out. Certain articles (gold
of silver bullion, antiques, art pieces, restricted animals
parts, medicines, etc.) are prohibited. For information
on Customs matters, contact:
Directorate General Customs
13, TaCheng St., Taipei
Tel: 2-2550-5500, ext. 2925
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What¡¦s
the Time Zone?
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Taiwan is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich
Mean Time (GMT) |
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How
about the Electricity/Water in Taipei?
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Taiwan uses electric current of 110
volts at 60 cycles. Tap water is drinkable but drinking
unboiled water is not recommended. Most hotels provide
boiled drinking water. Bottled spring water is easily
available at convenience stores and supermarkets. The
conference will provide drinkable water on site. |
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How
to make a phone call through public phone?
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Public telephone are either coin-operated
or card-operated. All local and domestic long-distance
calls are timed. The basic charge for a local call is
NT$1. Telephone cards can be purchased at most convenience
stores and from Chunghwa Telecom offices.
International Direct Dial (IDD) calls can be made by dialing
the international dialing code 002 + country code + city
code + local number. International reverse-charge and
credit card calls can be made through dedicated phones
located at international airports and major hotels. You
can also call the United States using AT&T Direct
service and over 100 other countries through AT&T
World Connect services by calling 0080-102-880.
For English-speaking directory assistance in Taipei, call
tel: 2-2311-6796 or 106
Fax facilities are available at some convenience stores,
major post offices and tourist hotels. |
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Will
I be able to use internet facilities at the conference
and are wifi services available in Taipei?
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Taipei is a technological wonder as
a total wifi city with innovative products and services
available 24/7. (indicate services at the conference site.) |
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What¡¦s
the currency and does how are credit cards applied?
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The unit of currency is the New Taiwan
dollar (NT$). The largest bill in Taiwan, in both size
and amount is for NT$2,000. Other notes are NT$1000, NT$500,
NT$100, NT$50; coins include NT$50, NT$10, NT$5, and NT$1.
Currency is easily changed at government designated banks,
hotels and shops. If you want to change New Taiwan Dollars
back to foreign currency before departure, be sure to
obtain a receipt when you convert. The exchange rate,
around NT$34 against the US$1, is subject to fluctuation.
Major credit cards are accepted and traveler's checks
may be cashed at some tourist-oriented businesses, banks
and by most hotels.
Exchange Rates Reference:
http://rate.bot.com.tw/Pages/Static/UIP003.en-US.htm
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How
is the climate in Taipei?
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Taipei has a subtropical climate, with
an average temperature of 220C(720F). Summer lasts from
May until September and is typically hot and humid. The
temperature of late August at Taipei is about 30-35oC.
Please prepare your casual and nice and cold wear with
you.
There is a Yoga session on 29, 30 and 31 August morning
from 7am ~8am, if you would like to join the Yoga practice,
please bring your comfortable clothes, a towel or yoga
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How
much should we expect to pay for tax and tipping?
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A 10% service charge is automatically
added to bills in hotels and larger restaurants. Tipping
taxi drivers is not necessary. Settle the price at the
airport, and make sure the meter is running. There is
an additional airport taxi charge stated in the car in
English. |
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What
to wear and what should I bring to conference?
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IAF Asia conferences are relaxed and
informal, with 'smart casual' the most common dress code.
Venues inside the conference rooms are air conditioned.
In case of rain, an umbrella will be useful for moving
between locations.
If you are touring in the district, or walking around
the activity center or hiking near the venue, some bushwalks
will require sturdy footwear with enclosed toes.
For your wellbeing and safety outdoors, you are advised
to bring a hat, sunscreen SPF30+, sunglasses, and insect
repellent. As we promote the concept of ¡§Green Conference¡¨,
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What
will the conference look like?
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IAF Conferences are not like many other
conferences - rather than 'talking heads' with a content
expert delivering information to a listening audience,
the emphasis is on the attendees being active participants
in experiencing a method or approach for themselves. So,
each session is a process of engagement and facilitation.
Days generally begin and close with a plenary (whole group)
gathering. Participants select concurrent workshop sessions
based on the program and workshop descriptions. For more
information and links to details see Session
Introduction
Space is provided in the program for a range of formal
and informal networking and other interaction.
This year, the program includes Yoga practice session
in the early morning, Bird of Feather, Share a method,
Conference Gala Dinner where we celebrate our gathering
and learning.
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What
can I expect to get from attending?
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What you can get which depends on what
you are willing to put in.
The conference provides many opportunities for connecting,
and for sharing information and experience. So you can
expect to gain contacts, new experiences, exposure to
new methodologies and perspectives, and new opportunities
for practice, development and learning. In the end, each
participant is responsible for their own contribution
and their own learning. For all participants, and particularly
for international visitors, the rural location within
a regional community offers a different perspective and
experience in Taipei. For further information please see
Program Outline |
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How
can I offer sponsorship?
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We welcome sponsorship of many kinds,
and we will publicly acknowledge those who support our
gatherings. With hundreds of participants from across
Asia Region and beyond, there are many opportunities for
sponsors to gain meaningful profile.
For more information, please see Sponsorship
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How
do I register for the conference?
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All participants including presenters
have to register at least one conference. You can register
and pay on-line. See Registration. If
you succeeding in online registration finish the procedure
of payment, you will receive an e-mail
from our system to confirm your registration. And you
will also receive an email from organizer provide you
a Session sign-up link for signing up your preferred workshop
or concurrent session. Please email us if you don't receive
the Registration Confirmation or Session sign up web link.
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What
does the conference cost?
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Participants can pay registration fees
on line through a link from the Registration
page.
The conference registration fee includes coffee breaks,
lunches and Gala Dinner during the conference. The Pre/Post
Conference Registration Fee includes coffee breaks and
lunch. For more information, see Registration
Accommodation costs are additional to registration. For more information, see
Travel/Accommodation
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Can
I obtain financial support to attend?
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The 2009 IAF Asia conference organizing
teams have a commitment to scholarship support for voluntary
and community-based practitioners, students, and others
who may otherwise have difficulty in attending the Asia
Conference. For more information and to access an Application
Form, see Scholarship
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What
about accompanying persons?
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Persons accompanying Conference participants,
but not registered for the Conference, are welcome to
attend the Opening and Closing events without cost. No
catering can be provided for people not registered to
attend the Conference.
Tickets for accompanying persons to attend the celebration
events on the evenings of Days 1 can be purchased at the
time of registration, or during the Conference at the
Registration Desk.
During Conference sessions, accompanying persons are
encouraged to get out and about in the Taipei City .
For basic information follow page links from Travel/Accommodation
. These lead to external links for more detailed information
and bookings. All bookings and arrangements are the
responsibility of the participant and accompanying person.
If accompanying persons wish to meet, and coordinate
activities or touring with, other accompanying persons,
please advise the conveners and a touring registrar
will be established near the Registration Desk.
Tours, Tourist Destinations
and Shopping:
You are in the heart of Shihlin District, Taipei City
and only a few steps away from the Shihlin Night Market
and the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRT). Opposite the
conference site is the famous Grand Hotel, where early
morning treks up the mountain hold tai chi classes,
chi gong, cha cha lessons, local healers, and a plethora
of local activities amidst flora and fauna. The B1 level
of the Grand Hotel also has international clothing shops,
and local antiquities and arts and crafts for a rich
price. If you are looking for bargains,and local food,
try the Shihlin Night Market with a group of friends
you meet at the conference, or try the major department
stores in Tien Mou; Sogo, Mitsukoshi, and Takashimaya
are all available for upscale shopping close by taxi
or buses. Day and evening bus tours, or custom tours
may be arranged for participants to sign up at the registration
table. Here are some links to give you an idea of what
is available. For information please fee Travel/Accommodation
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What
if I need to change or cancel?
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We recognize that sometimes other events
overtake us and we need to make a late change in our plans.
Unfortunately if you need to cancel your registration
we will need to retain a cancellation fee to cover costs
including registration, accounts management and ordering.
If you have registered but are unable to attend the Conference
you may substitute someone else to come in your place
with the same inclusions.
The detail of cancellation policy for registration, please
see Registration |
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Who
can I contact for further question?
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Additional information or questions,
may be directed to the organizers, please contact us by
email
, and we look forward to Gearing Up with
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How to pay offline? |
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If you only can pay offline, please T/T to our following bank/account:
NAME OF BANK: TAIWAN COOPERATIVE BANK, TAIPEI BRANCH
ADDRESS: NO. 55, FU-HSING NORTH ROAD, TAIPEI, TAIWAN
SWIFT: TACBTWTP054
TLX: 17176, 23749 TACBID
TEL: 886-2-2772-4277
IN FAVOR OF¡GCP YEN FOUNDATION.
A/C NO. #0540-717-165611
Please fax a copy of the bank confirmation to:
Attn: 2009 IAF Asia Conference
Fax: 886-2-771-3342
Note: All transfers are subject bank administration fee. Please add it to your total registration payment. Your registration will not be confirmed as complete until we receive payment is full. |
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