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Old Mar 18, 2020 | 9:29 pm
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Note that it is technically "foreign nationals" that are not allowed, with the exception of ARC holders.

Originally Posted by hxhbk
There are passengers that are only transiting through Taiwan on their way to another country as their final destination?
This scenario is not mentioned in the article.
Does anyone know if this ban also applies to transit passengers?
There was a post in BR forum suggesting transit is still allowed, from the thread Effective 00:00 19 Mar - No Foreign Passport Holders Allowed into Taiwan (ARC OK):

Originally Posted by LittleBird
Just received email from Chicago office and as of 1530 CDT on 18 March transit is NOT affected, the email did state that "everyday the rule is changing so please see the website etc"

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