Taiwan passport / Working Holiday

Working Holiday in the Netherlands 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-NL-18
Length of stay: Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: TW-NL-18
Initial funds: Sufficient self-budgeted funds plus a return ticket or fareLearn moreReferences: TW-NL-18
Visa fee: EUR 85Learn moreReferences: TW-NL-18
Annual quota: 100 annuallyLearn moreReferences: TW-NL-18
Application dates and timing: Send documents and pay within 3 weeks of the representation dateLearn moreReferences: TW-NL-18
Language: To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-NL-18
Study: Short study or courses allowedLearn moreReferences: TW-NL-18
Work: Occasional work to fund the stay; no self-employmentLearn moreReferences: TW-NL-18

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Step 1

Check requirements and language preparation

Age

18–30

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Length of stay

Up to 12 months

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Initial funds

Sufficient self-budgeted funds plus a return ticket or fare

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Visa fee

Follow the form’s payment instructions and pay within 3 weeks of the date entered by the Dutch representation.

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Annual quota

100 annually

References: TW-NL-18

Application dates and timing

Send documents and pay within 3 weeks of the representation date

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Language

Not confirmed in this passport-specific research. Check the issuing authority before applying or booking.

References: TW-NL-18

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Passport

The MVV is valid for 90 days; book the sticker appointment within 3 months of the decision.

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Insurance

Healthcare cover in the Netherlands

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Documents and participation

Book with the Dutch representation in the country of origin, not another country of continuous residence. Use form 9561 for Taiwanese applicants.

References: TW-NL-18

Step 2

Apply through the official route

Book the MVV and residence application at the Dutch representation in your country of origin and check form 9561.
Attend to receive proof of receipt and a V-number and give fingerprints and your signature.
Within 3 weeks of the representation’s form date, send the file to the IND and pay as the form directs.
After approval, arrange the MVV sticker, notify the IND of your entry date before travel and book residence-card collection.

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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

Budget living funds accessible in the Netherlands, separate return travel and healthcare cover. Legalise and translate foreign official documents as required. Use the Taiwan MVV route rather than the direct online route for exempt nationalities.

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

Notify the IND of your entry date before travelling and collect the card by appointment. Check its occasional-work wording before employment; self-employment and working all year for one employer are excluded.

Work

Full-time work is possible, but not for the same employer for the whole year. No separate employer work permit is needed for qualifying occasional Working Holiday work.

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Study

Short study or courses allowed

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Frequently asked questions

Can Taiwanese applicants use the direct MVV-exempt online route?

No. Taiwanese applicants need the combined MVV and residence route through the representation in their country of origin.

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What follows the representation appointment?

Send the complete file to the IND and pay as instructed within 3 weeks of the date entered by the representation.

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What is the application fee?

The IND page lists EUR 85; use the payment method in the Taiwan application form.

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Can I work full-time or be self-employed?

Full-time occasional work can fund your stay, but you cannot work all year for the same employer or be self-employed.

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How do I collect the MVV and residence card?

Book the MVV sticker within 3 months of the decision. Notify the IND of your entry date before travel and book card collection.

References: TW-NL-18

Is the 90-day decision period guaranteed?

The IND lists a 90-day decision period but can extend it, including for incomplete files. It is not a guaranteed travel date.

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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

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2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.

TW-NL-18 · Netherlands - TW passport instructions

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