A Taiwan Guide for Trans Friends: FAQs and Info

A Taiwan Guide for Trans Friends: FAQs and Info
跨性別在台灣:常見問題懶人包

1. Is Taiwan a transgender-friendly country?

Overall, Taiwan is an LGBTQ+-friendly country.
Most people will make you feel safe and respected.
However, public understanding of transgender issues still needs improvement.

**Some nightclubs may refuse entry to transgender people or charge based on the sex assigned at birth.

台灣是個對跨性別友善的國家嗎?

台灣整體是對LGBTQ+友善的國家,大多數人會讓你覺得安全、被尊重。不過大眾對跨性別議題的認識還有進步的空間。

**據我們了解,有些夜店可能會拒絕跨性別者入場,或依出生指定性別收費。


2. Can I bring my gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) medication into Taiwan?

Yes, you can bring your GAHT medication into Taiwan, but there are limits:
Without a prescription: up to 2 months of medication.
With a prescription: up to 6 months.
Over 6 months: an online application is required.  More info (Taiwan FDA)

我可以自己帶性別肯認荷爾蒙治療藥物進來台灣嗎?

可以,但數量有限制。
無處方證明時,藥物數量最多只能攜帶兩個月的份量
有處方證明時,可攜帶不超過六個月的份量。超過六個月則須事先線上申請。

 


3. Can I see a doctor and get GAHT in Taiwan?

Yes, you can visit a doctor and get GAHT medication even without Taiwan's health insurance.

Bring your prescription and discuss it with the doctor.  In Taiwan:
>Trans men usually take injections or use gel
>Trans women usually take pills

Trans Health Resources (in Mandarin)

在台灣方便看醫生和拿到荷爾蒙治療藥物嗎?

可以,即使沒有健保也可以自費看診與領藥
你可以攜帶原本的處方,在看診時與醫師討論。
台灣常見的荷爾蒙治療方式:

跨男:注射或使用凝膠
 

跨女:口服

我們整理了一份跨性別友善醫療資源(中文)
 


4. Can I buy GAHT medication or syringes at a pharmacy in Taiwan?

We recommend visiting a doctor for GAHT medication.
However, you can buy syringes and needles at a local pharmacy without a prescription.
 

可以在台灣藥局買到荷爾蒙治療藥物或針具嗎?

藥物建議仍透過醫師取得。但針頭和針筒可以在藥局直接購買,不需要處方。

 


5. Are there any transgender community resources in Taiwan?

  • Transgender meeting group at the Hotline (In Mandarin)

Taipei https://hotline.org.tw/pagegeneral/2843
Kaohsiung https://hotline.org.tw/pagegeneral/2844
FB group: 熱線跨性別小站

  • Crossing Taiwan: Trans foreigners in Taiwan

Email: crossing.taiwan@gmail.com
FB group:Link

Even if the language is Mandarin, you are always welcome. 

有什麼社群資源嗎?
有很多社群資源可以讓你認識朋友、互相支持!

 
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