Hospital Visit in Kaohsiung — Emergency Guide
Emergency care, costs, insurance — Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Last Updated: 2026-06-18
- Emergency
- 119
- Estimated Processing Time
- Wait 30min–2hrs
- Estimated Costs
- 3,000–8,000 TWD first visit
Taiwan ambulance & fire 119
119📌 Sources and verification
Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.
💬Review highlights
“Taipei Univ Hospital ER — English nurse. Non-NHI travelers need passport, card, insurance.”
— PTT Tour
“119 in 10 min — translation app + insurer hotline smoothed care.”
— Korean Mission in Taipei
“2 hr wait — requested English receipt and diagnosis for insurance claim.”
— Naver Taiwan hospital reviews
Response Timeline
⏱Hospital timeline — Kaohsiung
Life-threatening → call 119
119 emergency
Insurance hotline — direct billing hospitals
Without NHI, expect self-pay — confirm coverage
Go to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Kaohsiung with passport
Keep receipts and English diagnosis
Self-pay then insurance claim — request English diagnosis
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Costs & payment
Foreign visitors without NHI usually pay in full. Bring card and passport.
Assess severity
Mild: clinic/pharmacy · Severe: ER · Emergency: call 119
Call insurance
24hr hotline on insurance card
Go to hospital
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Kaohsiung +886-7-731-7123
Request interpreter
Ask for English/Korean support at registration
Keep all receipts
For insurance claim
Required Documents
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| ER first visit | 3,000–8,000 TWD |
| Major hospital ER | Varies |
| Meds/tests | Extra |
Hospitals
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Kaohsiung
- Phone:
- +886-7-731-7123
- Hours:
- 24hr ER
FAQ
Direct billing?▼
Confirm direct billing in Taiwan with your insurer before visiting.
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