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Taiwan

Sex work permitted only in "designated zones" — in practice no zones operate, so all sex work technically illegal but tolerated.

Legal model

Permitted only in "designated zones"

Risk level

Low

Currency

New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Languages

Mandarin, Taiwanese; some English

Emergency

110 police, 119 medical

AOC / SW min

16 / 18

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

TWD 2,000 (USD 60)

Typical

TWD 4,000–10,000 (USD 120–300)

Premium

TWD 20,000+ (USD 600+)

Key Areas

  • Taipei — Linsen North Road KTV/hostess clubs; independent online providers
  • Kaohsiung — Liuhe Night Market area
  • Taichung — central nightlife district

Top Safety Notes

  • Foreigners rarely targeted by enforcement.
  • Earthquake risk; learn building evacuation procedures.
  • Free PrEP for high-risk MSM since 2018.

Essential Phrases

Hello Nǐ hǎo nee how
Thank you Xièxiè shyeh shyeh

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/taiwan.