Age
18–30 at application
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
New Zealand passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Taiwan for New Zealanders (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
BOCA’s New Zealand-specific guidance was read in full. The three-month employer and non-academic study limits differ from other passports. Visa issue, arrival and extension dates must be tracked separately.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 at applicationLearn moreReferences: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
- Length of stay
- 180 days initially; extension possibleLearn moreReferences: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
- Initial funds
- At least TWD 100,000 plus departure travelLearn moreReferences: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
- Visa fee
- Equivalent of USD 100Learn moreReferences: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
- Application dates and timing
- Visa valid for entry for 1 year from issueLearn moreReferences: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
- Study
- Up to 3 months; formal academic courses excludedLearn moreReferences: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
- Work
- Up to 3 months with the same employer; no permanent jobLearn moreReferences: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
New Zealand →TaiwanWorking Holiday in Taiwan for New Zealanders (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Apply for an extension of up to 180 days within the 15 days before the initial stay expires. Total stay cannot exceed one year from first entry.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Initial funds
At least TWD 100,000 plus departure travel
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Visa fee
The responsible office determines the payment currency. The fee is non-refundable.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Annual quota
A New Zealand annual allocation was not established by the inspected BOCA nationality page.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Application dates and timing
Each entry allows up to 180 days, but total stay cannot exceed one year from first entry. Departure does not restart that total.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Language
A language examination is not established by the New Zealand checklist.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Explore language courses →Passport
At least 12 months from expected arrival
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Insurance
Whole-stay medical and hospital cover
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Documents and participation
Select 1–180 days, multiple entries and Working Holiday (Youth Mobility). Include passport, ticket to Taiwan, return/onward evidence, living funds and whole-stay insurance. No accompanying spouse or dependants; first participation.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Complete BOCA’s online form, selecting the New Zealand Working Holiday category, then print and sign the second page.
- Prepare two photos taken within six months, passport, travel, at least TWD 100,000 and full-stay medical/hospital insurance.
- Submit to TECO in New Zealand or Auckland personally or through an authorised agent as permitted; pay the mission’s non-refundable USD 100 equivalent.
- Attend any requested interview and read the visa’s entry validity, initial stay and extension conditions before travel.
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
Separate TWD 100,000 initial living funds from return or onward travel. Passport validity must reach twelve months from expected arrival. A visa-validity year, an initial 180-day stay and the total one-year ceiling are different periods.
- 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
The Working Holiday visa is treated as a work permit, though regulated jobs require recognised qualifications/registration. Apply to the National Immigration Agency within fifteen days before the initial stay expires if seeking the permitted extension; observe the total one-year ceiling.
Work
Up to 3 months with the same employer; no permanent job
Study
Up to 3 months; formal academic courses excluded
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
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 3 months; formal academic courses excluded
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Frequently asked questions
Is another work permit needed?
BOCA says the Working Holiday visa is treated as one; regulated professions still have qualification and registration rules.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Explore language courses →Does leaving restart the year?
No. Total stay cannot exceed one year from first entry.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
When can I seek an extension?
Within fifteen days before the initial 180-day stay expires, at the relevant NIA service centre.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Can I take a permanent job?
No. Permanent employment and more than three months with one employer are excluded.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Can I take a formal academic course?
The scheme’s maximum three-month study/training allowance excludes formal academic courses.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Will the application fee be returned if refused?
No. The mission’s equivalent of USD 100 is non-refundable.
References: NZ-TW-BOCA-18
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.