Department of HealthFAQ

What are the required identifications for the medical certificate?

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:06:00 GMT

1. Please register for an appointment followed by requesting your doctor for the certificate during your consultation.

2. The applicant should be the patient him/herself with the National Identification (ID) Card & Care Card.

3. If not the patient him/herself, only family members directly related to the patient lineal relative provided with the power of attorney would be able to apply for the request.

How can I get a copy of my medical records?

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:05:00 GMT

1. During the consultation by appointment, you can directly ask the doctor or medical personnel for the medical records.

2. If you have not made an appointment, you can download and fill out the Application for Duplicate Medical Records from Taipei City Hospital website and go directly to the Certificates counter in the Admission Center to request the Certificate.

Would I be charged for the copy of my Examination Report? How long does it take to process for my request?

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:03:00 GMT

1.NT$4.00/ page
2.A general request usually takes one hour to process.

Designated HIV/AIDS medical institutions in Taipei City

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:09:00 GMT

The following medical institutions provide HIV-related services:

Taipei City Hospital (Zhongxiao, Ren’ai, Heping, Yangming, and Kunming Campuses), National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taipei Branch), Cathay General Hospital, NTU Cancer Center Branch, and Hoshu Clinic（Dr. Hung's Clinic of Internal Medicine）.

What is the recommended timeframe for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:08:00 GMT

PEP should be initiated as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours after exposure. A 28-day course is recommended, subject to evaluation by a specialist physician.

What are the designated smoke-free areas in Taipei City, and what are the penalties for violations?

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:07:00 GMT

In accordance with Article 18 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, smoking is completely prohibited in the following locations:
(1) All levels of schools, preschools, infant care centers, home-based childcare service locations, and other venues primarily intended for the education or activities of children and adolescents.
(2) Indoor areas of libraries, museums, art galleries, and other cultural or social education institutions.
(3) Locations of medical institutions, nursing institutions, other healthcare facilities, and social welfare institutions. However, this does not apply to outdoor areas of elderly welfare institutions or indoor smoking rooms equipped with independent air conditioning and partitions.
(4) Indoor areas of government agencies and state-owned enterprises.
(5) Public transportation vehicles, taxis, tour buses, stations, and passenger waiting rooms.
(6) Locations for manufacturing, storing, or selling flammable or explosive materials.
(7) Business premises of financial institutions, post offices, and telecommunications enterprises.
(8) Indoor venues for sports, exercise, or fitness activities.
(9) Classrooms, reading rooms, laboratories, performance halls, auditoriums, exhibition rooms, meeting rooms (halls), and elevator cars.
(10) Opera houses, cinemas, audiovisual karaoke establishments, internet recreational venues, and other indoor public leisure and entertainment locations.
(11) Hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and other indoor public consumption venues. However, this does not apply to indoor smoking rooms or cigar lounges equipped with independent air conditioning and partitions within such venues.
(12) Indoor workplaces shared by three or more persons.
(13) Other indoor public venues and locations or transportation designated by competent authorities.

In accordance with Article 19 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking zones in the following locations; where no smoking zone is provided, smoking is completely prohibited:
(1) Outdoor areas of libraries, museums, art galleries, and other cultural or social education institutions.
(2) Outdoor stadiums, swimming pools, and other outdoor public leisure and entertainment venues.
(3) Outdoor areas of elderly welfare institutions.
(4) Other locations and transportation designated by competent authorities.

Individuals who violate the regulations (including use of electronic cigarettes or heated tobacco products) shall be fined between NT$2,000 and NT$10,000 in accordance with Article 40 of the Act.

I am a foreign national aged 65 or above. Am I eligible for the publicly funded pneumococcal vaccine?

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:07:00 GMT

Foreign nationals are eligible if they have NHI status or hold a valid ARC.

I meet the eligibility criteria but am a foreign national. Can I receive the Mpox vaccine?

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:06:00 GMT

Foreign nationals who meet eligibility criteria and hold an ARC or NHI status are eligible for publicly funded Mpox vaccination. Those without such status may register seek services at the Travel Medicine Clinic of National Taiwan University Hospital for medical evaluation and self-paid vaccination.

Can foreigners or ROC nationals without National Health Insurance (NHI) status receive publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines?

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:06:00 GMT

Individuals must be ROC nationals or foreigners holding a valid residence permit (including diplomatic, international organization, or foreign institution identification). Required documents include an NHI card and valid identification (e.g., National ID card or ARC).

What items are included in the periodic health examination for Category II foreign workers and foreign technical personnel?

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:05:00 GMT

The examination shall include the following:

Chest X-ray for pulmonary tuberculosis.
Hansen’s disease examination.
Serologic test for syphilis (may be exempted for periodic health examinations).
Stool examination for intestinal parasites.

Physical examination.
Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph 5 of the Regulations Governing Management of Health Examinations for Employed Foreigners, foreign technical personnel from designated countries or regions may be exempted from Hansen’s disease and stool examinations.

What should be done if any item fails to meet the standards in the periodic health examination?

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:03:00 GMT

A re-examination shall be conducted at a hospital designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The original negative diagnostic certificate shall be submitted to the local health bureau for filing within 15 days from the day following issuance.

What is the follow-up procedure after periodic health examinations for Category II foreign workers and foreign technical personnel?

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:03:00 GMT

Effective March 1, 2014, a simplified reporting procedure has been implemented. Those who pass the examination shall have their results uploaded by designated hospitals to the local health bureau. Those who fail the examination must submit a copy of the employment permit and the original re-examination diagnostic certificate to the local health bureau for filing.

Where should the documentation for periodic health examinations of Category II foreign workers and foreign technical personnel be submitted?

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:01:00 GMT

Please submit the documents to:

Foreign Worker Health Examination Unit, Department of Health, Taipei City Government.

Address: 2F, Southeast Area, No. 1, Shifu Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City 110204, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

What should be done if Category II foreign workers or foreign technical personnel fail to report their periodic health examination on time?

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:58:00 GMT

Those who pass the examination shall have their results uploaded by hospitals designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. For those who fail the examination, if the employer submits the required documents after the deadline, including a copy of the employment permit and the original re-examination diagnostic certificate for filing, the case will be referred to the Taipei City Department of Labor for penalties in accordance with Article 67 of the Employment Service Act.

When can immigrant spouses apply for the National Health Insurance in Taiwan?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Applicants are eligible to apply for the National Health Insurance in Taiwan when they must have permanent resident visas and live in Taiwan over four months.

How can I know if I’m pregnant？ I an immigrant woman who has been living in Taiwan over half a years. I have missed my period and also have the symptom of nausea and vomiting.

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

When immigrants women come to live in Taiwan at the first time, some of them are not accustomed to new living environment; thus, there are certain symptoms that they may have. For example, nausea and vomiting, missed period, diarrhea and other symptoms of unaccommodating. Stress, illness, changes in diet and other situations can cause some symptoms as well as pregnancy. The only way to confirm pregnancy is to take a pregnancy test and then confirmed by your doctor.

What you need to know about the safety of your food and lifestyle when planning your pregnancy?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Women who plan to be pregnant or expectant mothers need to avoid the following when preparing and selecting food: 1. Coffee & tea 2. Foods that are high in fat, such as bacon, fried food, etc. 3. Salty or smoky food, such as sausage, ham, smoked seafood, etc. 4. High sugar food, such as candy, chocolate, dessert, coke, soft drinks, etc. 5. Spicy food, such as hot pepper, black pepper, curry, etc. 6. Cigarettes, alcoholic drinks or drugs. Do women need vitamin or mineral supplements in pregnancy? According to current medical research, a woman who is of child-bearing age has to have 400-mcg of folic acid everyday. Today, most women are career-oriented and usually have their meals outside the home. The way for a career girl to have sufficient intake of folic acid is to take a tablet of folic acid multiple vitamins everyday, especially before conception and during early pregnancy. This is in order to ensure the development ofa healthy fetus and prevent serious birth defects in the baby.