In order to recover post-pandemic tourism and stimulate consumption, Taiwan has unveiled a

plan to offer incentives to tourists in 2023. Taiwan government intends to provide a cash or
incentive worth NT$5.3 billion to tourists. A total of 500,00 tourists are expected to receive
an incentive valued at NT$5,000 (approximately RM700). Furthermore, group traveller is
also eligible to obtain the financial incentive from Taiwan government. Groups with 8 to 14
members can received the incentive for NT$10,000 (approximately RM1,450) while a larger
group can be entitled to an incentive of NT$20,000 (approximately RM2,900). (Almazan,
2023). The allocated budget has the capacity to cater a maximum of 90,000 groups of
tourists. These initiatives are designed to attract international visitors and bolster the overall
tourism industry.

Whilst the highlights of these incentives cover all forms of tourism, including business,
leisure and medical, it is worth noting that the Taiwan government's efforts in promoting
local medical tourism appear to be somewhat limited. In spite of extensive research, yet there
is no specific tax incentive for medical tourism has been identified. A noteworthy component
of the Taiwan government non-tax incentives, however, is the introduction of a medical visa.
Medical visas allow extension of stay on a case-by-case basis, compared to tourist visas
which have a six-month limit of stay (Taipei Medical Tourism, n.d.). In addition, the
Government of Taiwan has established the National Health Insurance (NHI) to provide
affordable and accessible medical services to locals and foreigners. This comprehensive
health insurance covers a range of treatments, including traditional Chinese medicine and
emergency care (A Detailed Guide on the National Health Insurance for Foreigners in
Taiwan, 2022).
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