Age
18–30; apply before turning 31
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Taiwan passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Germany 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
- 18–30; apply before turning 31Learn moreReferences: TW-DE-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 months; no extension or change of purposeLearn moreReferences: TW-DE-18
- Initial funds
- At least EUR 4,000, maintained regularly in the accountLearn moreReferences: TW-DE-18
- Visa fee
- EUR 75, payable in TWD cashLearn moreReferences: TW-DE-18
- Annual quota
- 500 Taiwanese applicants annuallyLearn moreReferences: TW-DE-18
- Application dates and timing
- Apply no earlier than 3 months before departureLearn moreReferences: TW-DE-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-DE-18
- Study
- Courses and training: up to 6 months totalLearn moreReferences: TW-DE-18
- Work
- Up to 3 months per employer; no self-employmentLearn moreReferences: TW-DE-18
Taiwan →GermanyWorking Holiday in Germany for Taiwanese travelers (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months; no extension or change of purpose
References: TW-DE-18
Initial funds
Your own or your parents’ passbook may be used; parental funds require their signed undertaking to cover costs. This checklist does not specify a fixed holding period.
References: TW-DE-18
Visa fee
Pay in TWD cash at the interview; the fee is not refunded after acceptance.
References: TW-DE-18
Annual quota
An annual allocation does not show remaining places.
References: TW-DE-18
Application dates and timing
Apply no earlier than 3 months before departure
References: TW-DE-18
Language
Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.
References: TW-DE-18
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Hold a valid Taiwanese passport with a handwritten signature; confirm the complete validity requirement with the office.
References: TW-DE-18
Insurance
Provide German or English evidence after the office confirms issuance.
References: TW-DE-18
Documents and participation
Photos must be from the last 3 months. Write the CV in German or English and translate other-language documents. Previous stays under a German Working Holiday visa exclude repeat participation.
References: TW-DE-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check eligibility and arrange a Taipei appointment within 3 months of departure.
- Complete VIDEX and prepare your German or English CV, motivation, funds and photographs.
- Attend the interview, pay in TWD cash and supply insurance and any further evidence when instructed.
- Check the visa dates, employer and study limits before finalising 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
Organise your own or your parents’ passbook and obtain a parental cost undertaking where needed. Arrange translations for documents in other languages; do not use the page’s old mini-job pay example as a current wage.
- 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
Show your visa before starting work and record each employer’s and internship’s dates. Self-employment, au pair work and jobs requiring special qualifications are excluded.
Work
Full-time work, part-time work and paid or unpaid internships share the 3-month employer limit. Au pair work and jobs requiring special qualifications are excluded.
Study
Courses, training and language study must not exceed 6 months total or half the stay.
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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.
Courses, training and language study must not exceed 6 months total or half the stay.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use my parents’ funds?
The checklist accepts a parental passbook with their signed undertaking to cover costs. The required balance must be maintained regularly.
References: TW-DE-18
Explore language courses →Should I buy insurance before the appointment?
The office requests German or English insurance evidence after confirming issuance, covering the entire stay.
References: TW-DE-18
Can I stay with one employer?
The limit is 3 months per employer, including part-time work and internships.
References: TW-DE-18
Can I work as an au pair or freelancer?
No. This checklist excludes au pair work, self-employment and jobs requiring special qualifications.
References: TW-DE-18
How long can I study?
Courses, training and language study together may last up to 6 months and no more than half the stay.
References: TW-DE-18
How long does processing take?
A complete application usually takes about 1 week, but individual cases can take longer.
References: TW-DE-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.