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Working Holiday in Japan 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-JP-18
Length of stay: Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: TW-JP-18
Initial funds: Bank evidence of at least NTD 80,000Learn moreReferences: TW-JP-DOCS-18
Visa fee: Visa fee waivedLearn moreReferences: TW-JP-COLLECT-18
Annual quota: 10,000 annuallyLearn moreReferences: TW-JP-18
Application dates and timing: Announced window: 2026-10-19–2026-10-30Learn moreReferences: TW-JP-18
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-JP-DOCS-18
Study: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-JP-18
Work: Incidental work supporting a holidayLearn moreReferences: TW-JP-18

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

You must be at least 18 and no older than 30 when filing; also check the round’s birth-date and Taiwan-residence conditions.

References: TW-JP-18

Length of stay

After landing permission within visa validity, stay is up to 1 year from entry; the separate entry-validity period starts from the round’s first collection date.

References: TW-JP-18

Initial funds

An original bank or post-office certificate requested within 1 month is required; passbook copies are not accepted and relative-owned funds need relationship evidence.

References: TW-JP-DOCS-18

Visa fee

The official collection checklist waives the visa fee; insurance, documents and travel cost extra.

References: TW-JP-COLLECT-18

Annual quota

The annual issuance limit is 10,000, rather than remaining places in a round; assessment is not first come, first served.

References: TW-JP-18

Application dates and timing

Apply in person; the office is closed on 26 October 2026. These announced dates do not establish remaining places.

References: TW-JP-18

Language

Japanese test evidence is listed as optional self-recommendation material and must not become an automatic rejection rule.

References: TW-JP-DOCS-18

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Passport

Use a valid Taiwan passport containing the personal ID number; collection requires the same passport used to apply, so renew before filing if needed.

References: TW-JP-18

Insurance

Provide the original and copy of formal insurance evidence at collection; the authority does not specify a particular policy type or amount.

References: TW-JP-COLLECT-18

Documents and participation

From February 2026 up to 2 issuances are allowed; some unused or uncollected approvals count. Use the updated CV, recent bank certificate and entry/exit evidence issued within 10 days.

References: TW-JP-18

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Check Taiwan residence, passport personal ID number, age and previous participation, and read the round announcement.
Use the updated second half of 2026 documents, including the September 2026 CV form and recent bank and entry/exit evidence.
File personally at Taipei or Kaohsiung during the announced period; proxy or postal applications are not accepted and duplicate applications in one round are invalid.
Check your receipt number under the results announcement, collect an approved visa within the collection period using the same passport and insurance evidence, then check the entry deadline.

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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

Prepare the form, photo, ID, CV, motivation, activity plan, education and passport evidence. The current checklist requires an original bank or post-office certificate for at least NTD 80,000, requested within one month; a passbook copy is not accepted. Relative-owned funds need relationship evidence. The entry/exit certificate must be issued within ten days and show the last three years and locations. Arrange full-stay illness, injury and death cover before collection.

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

After landing permission, the stay can last up to one year from entry. Receive the residence card at the relevant port or by later delivery, and register the address with the municipality within fourteen days of settling it. Check re-entry procedures before temporary departure; work in adult-entertainment or specified premises is prohibited.

Work

Work may supplement travel funds, but employment in adult-entertainment or specified premises is prohibited. The visa is not primarily for employment.

TW-JP-18

Study

Holidays are the main purpose; these documents do not establish a numerical limit for ordinary courses. An internship forming part of university study requires the appropriate separate visa and should not be assumed to fit working holiday.

TW-JP-18

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Frequently asked questions

Can I now participate twice?

From February 2026, up to two issuances are allowed; a previous participant must still meet age and other conditions. Some uncollected or unused approvals count, so check the notice.

References: TW-JP-18

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Can someone file for me or can I post it?

Applications require personal attendance; proxy and postal filing are not accepted. Collection can have separate representative rules and must not be confused with filing.

References: TW-JP-18

Can a passbook copy prove NTD 80,000?

The current checklist rejects passbook copies and requires an original bank or post-office certificate requested within one month.

References: TW-JP-DOCS-18

Must I provide a Japanese test?

Japanese-language and other self-recommendation evidence is listed as optional supplementary material; the mandatory documents still need to be complete.

References: TW-JP-DOCS-18

Are one-year visa validity and a one-year stay the same?

No. Visa validity starts on the first day of that round’s collection period; after permitted entry within validity, the one-year stay starts from landing.

References: TW-JP-18

When must I register my address in Japan?

Register with the municipality within fourteen days of settling your address; residence-card issue or delivery depends on the entry port.

References: TW-JP-18

Official sources

Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.

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TW-JP-18 · Japan - TW passport instructions

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TW-JP-DOCS-18 · 日本台灣交流協會 - 2026申請文件

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TW-JP-COLLECT-18 · 日本台灣交流協會 - 領證及保險

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