Age
The age range applies at application. Also check residence, previous participation and all other conditions for your passport.
References: TW-IE
Irish passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Taiwan for Irish citizens (2026)
Requirements and practical preparation for your Working Holiday in Taiwan. Start with the summary, then follow the five stages.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusiveLearn moreReferences: TW-IE
- Length of stay
- 180 days; apply for an extensionLearn moreReferences: TW-IE
- Initial funds
- At least EUR 2,500 with departure ticket /EUR 4,000 withoutLearn moreReferences: TW-IE
- Visa fee
- USD 100 equivalentLearn moreReferences: TW-IE
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-IE
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-IE
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-IE
- Study
- Up to 6 monthsLearn moreReferences: TW-IE
- Work
- Temporary work; qualifications still matterLearn moreReferences: TW-IE
Ireland →TaiwanWorking Holiday in Taiwan for Irish citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Each entry allows up to 180 days. Apply during the final 15 days for an extension of up to 180 days. Total stay cannot exceed one year from first entry. The full year is not automatic.
References: TW-IE
Initial funds
BOCA lists at least EUR 2,500 with a return/onward ticket, or EUR 4,000 to cover initial living expenses and a ticket to leave. Confirm the applicable documents with the office.
References: TW-IE
Visa fee
USD 100 equivalent
References: TW-IE
Annual quota
This point has not yet been confirmed in our research for your passport. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before booking or applying.
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Application dates and timing
This point has not yet been confirmed in our research for your passport. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before booking or applying.
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Language
This point has not yet been confirmed in our research for your passport. Check the issuing authority’s current instructions before booking or applying.
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Valid 6 months after the proposed visit ends
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Insurance
Medical and travel insurance for the whole stay
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Documents and participation
Irish resident; once only; conduct certificate
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Step 2
Apply through the official route
Complete BOCA’s form, print it and sign the second page; select 1–180 days, multiple entries and Working Holiday (Youth Mobility). Submit the Irish checklist personally or through an agent to the Taipei Representative Office in Ireland.
- Check Irish residence, age, first participation and passport validity six months beyond the proposed end of your visit.
- Complete and sign the printed BOCA form; prepare two recent photos, conduct certificate, funds, travel and full-stay insurance.
- Submit to the Taipei Representative Office in Ireland personally or through an agent. Confirm payment currency and any additional documents or interview.
- Check the multiple-entry visitor visa and plan any extension before the initial 180-day stay expires. The full year is not automatic.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Plan travel around both visa validity and permitted stay. The visa is a multiple-entry visitor visa, not the British resident-visa route. Prepare departure evidence and full-stay insurance, and retain the correct form and conduct certificate.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Count the authorised stay from the day after arrival. If you need more than 180 days, apply at the local National Immigration Agency service centre within the final fifteen days for up to 180 additional days. Total stay remains at most one year from first entry; it cannot then be extended or changed to another visa.
Work
The visa is regarded as a work permit. Regulated or specialist work must still meet Taiwanese qualification and professional-registration requirements.
Study
Up to 6 months
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Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Up to 6 months
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Frequently asked questions
Is the full year granted automatically?
No. The initial stay is up to 180 days; an extension must be requested.
When do I request an extension?
Within the final fifteen days of the 180-day stay, at the local immigration service centre.
Which funds option applies?
EUR 2,500 plus return/onward ticket, or EUR 4,000 for initial living and departure costs. Confirm evidence with the office.
Can an agent lodge the application?
BOCA permits personal or agent filing at the Taipei Representative Office in Ireland. Additional evidence or interview may be requested.
Does the visa itself permit work?
It is regarded as a work permit, but professional qualification and registration rules still apply.
Official sources
Source research includes checks from 16 and 18 October 2026. Check current requirements with the official government authority; individual check dates appear below.
TW-IE · Taiwan BOCA - Irish applicants
Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗IE-TW-18 · BOCA · Irish visitor Working Holiday and extension
Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official government authority.
Read the official instructions ↗