Those entering Taiwan opting for the "7+7" quarantine plan who fail to provide valid proof of vaccination face fines of NT$30,000-NT$150,000 (US$5,395) under revised Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) rules.
In anticipation of a surge of arrivals before the Lunar New Year holiday, the CECC has made the looser "10+4" and "7+7" quarantine plans available for travelers arriving between Dec.14 - Feb. 14.
Under the 7+7 plan, travelers must provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival with a vaccine recognized by the WHO or the Taiwanese government.
The CECC increased the minimum fine for failing to provide proof of vaccination from NT$10,000 to NT$30,000 on Monday, with the change taking effect Tuesday.
Those who fail to provide proof of vaccination will receive a minimum fine of NT$30,000, while those who fill out and submit forms claiming vaccinated status but who fail to provide proof may be fined up to NT$50,000.
Those who avoid or refuse to have their proof of vaccination inspected face fines of up to NT$70,000, while those with forged proof of vaccination status will face fines of NT$150,000 as well as other potential legal consequences.
Under the 7+7 and 10+4 plans, arrivals can spend the first 10 or seven days of quarantine at a hotel or government facility before finishing the rest of the quarantine period at a personal residence.
Of the 3,615 people who arrived in Taiwan Dec. 14 -- the first day of the new quarantine plans -- 1,919 (53 percent) chose the 7+7 plan, 532 (15 percent) chose the 10+4 plan, while 1164 (32 percent) opted to spend the full 14-day quarantine period in a government-appointed facility.
Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel