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As of October 2026, Taiwan scores 90/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. The U.S. State Department rates Taiwan Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 5 Taiwan destinations assessed, Hualien City scores highest (92/100), while Tainan scores lowest (87/100).
Safety Report
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Taiwan · Assessed 25 October 2026
90
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Exercise Increased Caution
“Exercise increased cautionin mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and transparent process under the law, and the risk of wrongful detention. Some areas have specific risks.”
Updated Mon, 19 Oct 2026
Full advisory →No advisory against travel
“The UK does not recognise Taiwan as a state and has no diplomatic relations with Taiwan, so limited support is available to British nationals. Please refer to the British Office in Taipei for further information.”
Updated 2026-10-07T11:31:51Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Taiwan: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-23T15:42:16.5026454-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Robbery / mugging
LowViolent crime and muggings are very rare for tourists.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing is a known problem in crowded areas such as night markets and popular tourist spots.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Very Positive
90/100
Travelers consistently report feeling very safe in Taiwan, with many solo female travelers noting it feels safer than their home countries.
Yes, Taiwan is one of the safest destinations in Asia for travelers.
Taiwan experiences extremely low rates of violent crime, and most visitors feel very safe, even at night. The primary risks are traffic-related and natural disasters like earthquakes and typhoons, rather than crime.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Taiwan offers a very safe environment for travelers, with official advisories consistently rating it as a low-risk destination. Visitors frequently report feeling secure, even when walking alone at night, and violent crime against tourists is exceptionally rare. The main concerns for safety stem from the island's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, with earthquakes being a possibility, and the seasonal threat of typhoons, particularly between May and November.
While street crime is minimal, vigilance is advised in crowded tourist hubs. Pickpocketing is a known issue in busy night markets and popular shopping areas like Yongkang Street, and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association has specifically cautioned travelers about this. Taxi safety is generally good, but exercising standard precautions, especially when traveling alone late at night, is sensible.
Recent reports indicate ongoing investigations into organized crime links with China's 'transnational repression,' though these activities are unlikely to directly impact the average tourist. Geopolitical tensions with mainland China are a persistent background factor, but current government advisories from the US, UK, and Canada do not recommend against travel, emphasizing normal precautions. Travelers should stay informed about weather advisories and be aware of earthquake preparedness information.
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07 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Taiwan Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Taiwan scores 90/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 25 October 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Hualien City currently scores highest at 92/100 (Very Safe). Tainan scores lowest at 87/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.
