Visa

Many countries are eligible for the visa exemption program, with a duration of stay of up to 90 days.

In general, you may follow the instructions of the Bureau of Consular Affairs to apply for a visa.

Airport

With fewer flight options, Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) is the closest airport to the conference venue.

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the primary airport of Taiwan and is an important hub in Asia. Most people arrive to Taiwan through this airport.

See the details below for their differences.

Transportation from the airport to the conference site

From KHH

  1. Take Kaohsiung metro (~26mins):
    Kaohsiung International Airport (R4)
    ← red line →
    Formosa Boulevard (O5 = R10)
    ← orange line →
    Hamasen (O1)
    Alternatively, you may call a Uber for about $15 USD for this segment.

From TPE

  1. Take the Taoyuan Metro (~20mins):
    TPE airport Terminal 1 (A12) or 2 (A13) ↔ Taoyuan HSR (A18)
    *** take the regular train; express does not go to A18 ***
  2. Take the High Speed Rail (~110mins):
    Taoyuan Station ↔ Zuoying Station
    *** you are encouraged to book a ticket in advance ***
  3. Take Kaohsiung metro (~23mins):
    Zuoying (R16)
    ← red line →
    Formosa Boulevard (O5 = R10)
    ← orange line →
    Hamasen (O1)
    Alternatively, you may call a Uber for about $15 USD for this segment.

From Hamasen (O1) to NSYSU

Take Exit 1 of Hamasen (O1). Following the same direction the escalator sends you up and go straight. Within 10 minutes you will see a tunnel, and the NSYSU is on the other side of the tunnel.

Important sites are marked in the map below.

iPass and EasyCard

If you don’t like to bring changes with you, you may consider purchasing an iPass card or an EasyCard.

  • iPass or EasyCard allows you to add value to the card and use it in public transportation systems (metro systems, buses, public bikes, railroad, etc.) and make purchases in convenience stores and various places.
  • Each card is 100 NTD (non-refundable and not for making purchases). You may get refund for your added value if you decide to close the card. (iPass refund; EasyCard refund)
  • You may get the card in various places. (Where to buy iPass; Where to buy EasyCard)
  • Two cards are issued by different companies. However, if a service allows you to use one card to pay, it usually allows you to use the other card. They are almost indistinguishable.

Maps

Convenience public transportations are available almost everywhere.