Taiwan•AsiaWorking Holiday Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
10-14 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
One-year work and travel visa for young adults (18-30) from countries with bilateral working holiday agreements with Taiwan. Supplement holiday with work.
Taiwan's Working Holiday Scheme is designed for young people seeking extended holidays supplemented by short-term work. Taiwan has bilateral agreements with 17 countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, and United Kingdom.
Each bilateral agreement may have different quotas, age restrictions, and maximum duration provisions.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
100,000 TWD
Personal
Passport Validity
12 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
None or higher
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AU, AT, BE, CA, CZ, FR, DE, HU, IE, IL, IT, JP, KR, LU, NL, NZ, PL, SK, GB
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Proof of age
Birth certificate or ID
Employment reference
Previous employment or education letter
Proof of funds
Evidence of financial support
Health insurance
Coverage for Taiwan stay
OptionalReturn ticket
Or proof of funds for ticket
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Advantages
- One year work and travel opportunity
- No employer sponsorship needed
- Flexible employment
- Affordable visa cost
- Multiple entries possible
- Potential for 2-3 year extensions
Considerations
- Age restricted (18-30)
- Limited to bilateral partner countries
- Primary purpose is holiday (work secondary)
- No pathway to permanent residency
- Time-limited visa
Application Process
Check eligibility
Verify your country has a bilateral agreement with Taiwan
Prepare documents
Gather documents per bilateral agreement requirements
Apply at overseas mission
Submit application at Taiwan embassy or consulate
Interview
Attend visa interview
Receive visa
Collect working holiday visa
Application Forms
Working Holiday Application Form
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