If you planning to have a trip to Taiwan,you may apply for Digital Tour Phone (宝贝机) which provide a basic phone and free sim card with value of NT50. The best of all, it's
free!
The purpose of this freebie is actually to create more convenient and safe environment for international backpackers. Since it's free, so no harm to apply it.
How to apply?
You can apply thru their website [
here]
P/S : You must sign up as a member for free before you can apply
Oh no! I don't know how to read Chinese. How?
No worries, the website provide multiple language.
When should I apply?
Around 3weeks before your travel date/ No later than 7-15days before your travel date
How I will know my application is approved?
You will get approval note via email
What document is needed when collecting the phone?
- Passport
- A photocopy of your passport
- Valid ID's with photo
- Approval note
Where should I collect the phone?
- Tourist Service Center of Terminal 1 and 2 Taoyuan Internation Airport
- Tourist Service Center of Kaohshiung International Airport
P/S : You must deposit a copy of passport and valid ID with photo
What is the center service hours?
9:00 ~ 18:00 on weekdays
9:00 ~ 12:00 on Saturdays
(Service is not available on public holiday)
Where can I top up the value?
All the convenience stores (7-11, Family Mart, Hi-Life, OK Mart, and Nikomart)
Where should I return the phone?
Back to the original center you collect it.
- Tourist Service Center of Terminal 1 and 2 Taoyuan Internation Airport
- Tourist Service Center of Kaohshiung International Airport
Can I return the phone to different center?
No, you need to go back the the same center as you need to get back your copy of passport and valid ID's
For more information, you may visit their website [
here]
Happy travel everyone!