Age
The documented application age is 18–30 inclusive. All other conditions still apply.
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Austrian passport / Working Holiday
Taiwan Working Holiday for Austrian citizens (2026)
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Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: AT-TW
- Length of stay
- 180 days + possible extensionLearn moreReferences: AT-TW
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AT-TW
- Visa fee
- USD 100 equivalentLearn moreReferences: AT-TW-20261018
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AT-TW-20261018
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AT-TW-20261018
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AT-TW-20261018
- Study
- Up to six monthsLearn moreReferences: AT-TW
- Work
- Temporary employmentLearn moreReferences: AT-TW
Austria →TaiwanTaiwan Working Holiday for Austrian citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
Initially up to 180 days, with a possible further 180; apply in the final 15 days. Total stay is capped at one year from first entry.
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Initial funds
Initial funds and departure evidence are required; confirm the exact proof with the responsible mission.
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Visa fee
Nonrefundable fee; confirm the local-currency equivalent and payment method with the Taipei office in Austria.
References: AT-TW-20261018
Annual quota
The precise quota condition for this route has not been confirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AT-TW-20261018
Application dates and timing
The precise application-window condition for this route has not been confirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AT-TW-20261018
Language
The precise language condition for this route has not been confirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AT-TW-20261018
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The Austrian checklist requires a valid passport; a specific additional validity period is not confirmed here. Check the current office checklist.
References: AT-TW-20261018
Insurance
Prepare evidence of medical cover for the full planned stay; confirm accepted policies with the office.
References: AT-TW-20261018
Documents and participation
Check the full BOCA list with the responsible mission. Previous participation and accompanying family are subject to its conditions.
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Step 2
Apply for the visa
Apply at the Taipei office in Austria personally, through an agent or an authorised travel agency. Additional documents or an interview may be requested. AT-TW-20261018
- Check age, first participation and valid Austrian passport; accompanying dependants are not included in this application.
- Print the BOCA form, sign page 2 and select 1–180 days, multiple entry and Working Holiday. Include two recent photos.
- Prepare travel/departure resources, initial funds and insurance; confirm the USD 100 equivalent and Austrian filing arrangements.
- Check visa validity, the 180-day stay and extension arrangements before expiry.
Step 3
After approval
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
Prepare your trip
The checklist gives no numeric initial-funds amount. Confirm evidence separately from return or onward travel. Keep insurance and a copy of the submitted documents.
- 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
Stay counting starts the day after arrival. Apply for any extension in the final 15 days; total stay is capped at one year from first entry. The visa serves as work permission, while regulated professions still require their qualifications.
Work
Austria’s BOCA text permits temporary work for one or several employers. Poland’s six-month total-employment restriction is not imported.
Study
Study or training is limited to six months.
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Prepare your language skills for the 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.
Study or training is limited to six months.
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Frequently asked questions
Must I file personally?
The Austrian BOCA checklist allows personal filing, an agent or an authorised travel agency. Additional documents or an interview may still be requested.
Which form and photos are needed?
Print the BOCA form and sign page 2; select 1–180 days, multiple entry and Working Holiday. Include two 2-inch photos taken within six months.
How long can I stay?
Initially 180 days. Request a possible extension of up to 180 days in the final 15 days; total stay is capped at one year from first entry.
Is there a fixed funds amount?
The consulted Austrian checklist gives no numeric amount. Initial resources, return/onward travel and insurance need separate evidence.
What work and study conditions apply?
Temporary work for one or several employers is permitted; Poland’s total-work cap is not transferred. Study or training is limited to six months.
Can I change the basis of stay locally?
BOCA excludes switching to other grounds of stay after entering on this visa. Plan within the granted Working Holiday conditions.
Official sources
Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.
AT-TW · BOCA · Austrian-passport Working Holiday
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-TW-20261018 · BOCA · Austrian Working Holiday documents
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
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