Most countries, including the U.S. and Canada, are updating their tourism policies to modernize travel, to make it smoother, more transparent, and more secure. Still, the protocols vary widely—from strict to surprisingly odd, such as the TSA’s bizarre list of banned items in the U.S. Meanwhile, in the latest update, international travelers to Taiwan are now required to apply for a Digital Arrival Card (TWAC) at least three days before their trip, the Ministry of the Interior’s National Immigration Agency (MINIA) has announced.

Americans and Canadians are reacting cautiously as Taiwan’s new entry procedure requires all travelers —including those from the U.S., Canada, and even Mainland China—to provide a valid passport, email address, occupation, phone number, and accommodation details

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