Age
From 18 until the day before turning 31
References: TW-FR-18
Taiwan passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in France 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
- From 18 until the day before turning 31Learn moreReferences: TW-FR-18
- Length of stay
- 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: TW-FR-18
- Initial funds
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-FR-18
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-FR-18
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-FR-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-FR-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-FR-18
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-FR-18
- Work
- Paid work secondary to the holidayLearn moreReferences: TW-FR-18
Taiwan →FranceWorking Holiday in France for Taiwanese travelers (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
12 months
References: TW-FR-18
Initial funds
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
References: TW-FR-18
Visa fee
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
References: TW-FR-18
Annual quota
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
References: TW-FR-18
Application dates and timing
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
References: TW-FR-18
Language
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
References: TW-FR-18
Explore language courses →Passport
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
References: TW-FR-18
Insurance
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
References: TW-FR-18
Documents and participation
Bring appointment confirmation, passport, a photo from the last 6 months and every item on your France-Visas checklist. Postal submission is not accepted.
References: TW-FR-FILING-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Use the France-Visas assistant with Taiwanese nationality and Working Holiday purpose to obtain your checklist.
- Complete, print and sign the online form, then assemble passport, photo and all checklist documents.
- Book when your documents are complete and attend personally at the French Office in Taipei; postal filing is not accepted.
- Arrange passport collection as instructed and check the visa wording, validity and arrival instructions.
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
The Taiwan Working Holiday assistant’s financial, fee and insurance checklist has not been retrieved in this research. Obtain your own checklist and confirm with Taipei; do not import French outbound-to-Taiwan amounts or student-visa rules.
- 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
Carry your passport, visa and application evidence and follow the arrival instructions for the exact visa issued. Confirm any residence formalities for that visa category.
Work
Paid work secondary to the holiday
Study
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
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.
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply at 30?
Current France-Visas guidance permits Taiwanese applicants to apply until the day before their 31st birthday.
References: TW-FR-18
Explore language courses →Can I apply in another country of residence?
Taiwanese applicants must file in their territory of nationality; Taiwan is not among the overseas-resident exceptions.
References: TW-FR-18
Does the online form complete my application?
No. Print and sign it and attend your appointment personally. Postal applications are not accepted.
References: TW-FR-FILING-18
Can I work?
Paid employment may be incidental to the holiday without prior French administrative approval.
References: TW-FR-18
Can I extend the stay?
The general duration is 1 year without extension unless special provisions apply; this research has not confirmed a Taiwanese extension arrangement.
References: TW-FR-18
Is Taipei’s waiting time the processing time?
Appointment waiting and visa processing are different. The student section’s processing estimate is not a Working Holiday guarantee.
References: TW-FR-FILING-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.
ORIGIN-18 · MOFA Taiwan - outbound programme overview
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
TW-FR-18 · France - 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.