Age
Apply at 18–30. Near the birthday limit, check the Australian Eastern time deadline and prepare early.
References: TW-AU
Taiwan passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Australia for Taiwanese travelers (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.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: TW-AU
- Length of stay
- Initial stay up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: TW-AU
- Initial funds
- About AUD 5,000 plus departure travelLearn moreReferences: TW-AU
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-AU
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-AU
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-AU
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-AU
- Study
- Up to 4 monthsLearn moreReferences: TW-AU
- Work
- Usually up to 6 months with one employerLearn moreReferences: TW-AU
Taiwan →AustraliaWorking Holiday in Australia for Taiwanese travelers (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
The first stay is up to 12 months; the entry deadline and stay period differ, so follow the grant notice. Do not treat another passport’s extension arrangements as Taiwan’s first-visa conditions.
References: TW-AU
Initial funds
Usually about AUD 5,000 initially plus departure travel. This is approximate official guidance, not a fixed budget for the whole trip.
References: TW-AU
Visa fee
This update did not retrieve the current subclass 417 charge from the dynamic page; check the official charge before paying.
References: TW-AU
Annual quota
The precise condition for this field was not established in this Taiwan-passport update; follow the official personal checklist or notice.
References: TW-AU
Application dates and timing
The precise condition for this field was not established in this Taiwan-passport update; follow the official personal checklist or notice.
References: TW-AU
Language
The precise condition for this field was not established in this Taiwan-passport update; follow the official personal checklist or notice.
References: TW-AU
Explore language courses →Passport
Check the passport types accepted for subclass 417; identity and validity details must match the application.
References: TW-AU
Insurance
The precise condition for this field was not established in this Taiwan-passport update; follow the official personal checklist or notice.
References: TW-AU
Documents and participation
Use the ordinary Taiwan-passport 417 route; do not copy another nationality’s 462 education rules.
References: TW-AU
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check first subclass 417 eligibility for an ordinary Taiwan passport, age and previous visa history.
- Prepare passport, identity and funds evidence, with translations and health or character documents under the official checklist.
- Apply for the first visa through ImmiAccount from outside Australia, checking the application charge and completing the official submission steps.
- Respond to additional requests and await the decision, then check entry, work and study conditions after approval.
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
Initial living funds are usually about AUD 5,000, plus departure travel; this is not the whole trip budget. Prepare passport, funds and requested health and character evidence for your circumstances. Budget insurance, accommodation, transport and courses separately, and avoid non-refundable commitments before approval.
- 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
Enter under the visa grant notice and retain funds and departure evidence. Before working, check the employment contract and local tax procedures; the usual limit is six months with one employer and four months of study or training.
Work
The 6-month limit concerns one employer, not total work during the stay. Check exceptions and individual conditions.
Study
Language courses and other study or training must fit the 4-month limit.
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.
Language courses and other study or training must fit the 4-month limit.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a Taiwan passport use subclass 417 or 462?
The ordinary Taiwan passport uses the first subclass 417 route. Check the passport type and do not apply other nationalities’ subclass 462 education or support-letter conditions.
References: TW-AU
Explore language courses →Must I enter the ballot used for Chinese passports?
This guide uses the ordinary Taiwan-passport subclass 417 route; another passport’s first subclass 462 ballot requirement must not be transferred.
References: TW-AU
Does AUD 5,000 include departure travel?
No. Official guidance describes usually about AUD 5,000 initially, plus departure travel or funds to buy it.
References: TW-AU
Can I work for only six months?
The usual limit is six months with one employer, rather than six months of work in the whole stay. Check official exceptions before continuing with that employer.
References: TW-AU
Can I take a full year of language study?
The first subclass 417 study or training limit is four months. Check appropriate visa conditions for a longer course.
References: TW-AU
What should I check after approval?
Read the first-entry deadline, validity and individual conditions on the grant notice before arranging work, courses and travel.
References: TW-AU
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
TW-AU · Australia - TW passport instructions
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.