Age
Follow the official Taiwan-scheme conditions and granted visa, keeping the relevant evidence for entry.
References: TW-NZ-18
Taiwan passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in New Zealand 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-NZ-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: TW-NZ-18
- Initial funds
- At least NZD 4,200 plus departure travelLearn moreReferences: TW-NZ-18
- Visa fee
- From NZD 770Learn moreReferences: TW-NZ-18
- Annual quota
- 600 annuallyLearn moreReferences: TW-NZ-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-NZ-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-NZ-18
- Study
- Up to 6 months totalLearn moreReferences: TW-NZ-18
- Work
- Temporary work; up to 3 months per employerLearn moreReferences: TW-NZ-18
Taiwan →New ZealandWorking Holiday in New Zealand for Taiwanese travelers (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Follow the official Taiwan-scheme conditions and granted visa, keeping the relevant evidence for entry.
References: TW-NZ-18
Initial funds
Follow the official Taiwan-scheme conditions and granted visa, keeping the relevant evidence for entry.
References: TW-NZ-18
Visa fee
The official amount is a starting price; follow the charge for your application and budget other travel costs separately.
References: TW-NZ-18
Annual quota
The annual 600 allocation does not establish remaining places; consult official application announcements.
References: TW-NZ-18
Application dates and timing
No next-year date is assumed; follow INZ’s Taiwan announcement. The annual 600 allocation does not establish submission access or remaining places.
References: TW-NZ-18
Language
The Taiwan page does not list a general English test requirement; applying in English does not import China’s test threshold.
References: TW-NZ-18
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Follow the official Taiwan-scheme conditions and granted visa, keeping the relevant evidence for entry.
References: TW-NZ-18
Insurance
Follow the official Taiwan-scheme conditions and granted visa, keeping the relevant evidence for entry.
References: TW-NZ-18
Documents and participation
Prepare a Taiwan passport and household registration; a previous grant prevents another application even if unused.
References: TW-NZ-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check age, Taiwan passport, household registration and whether you have previously received a New Zealand Working Holiday visa.
- Prepare NZD 4,200, additional departure funds and full-stay medical insurance, checking passport validity and translations.
- Apply and pay in English through the official system under INZ announcements, providing medical, character or other evidence as requested.
- Wait for the eVisa and check its dates, planning entry within twelve months of issue and preparing the traveller declaration and entry evidence.
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
Household registration and a Taiwan passport are identity conditions of this scheme. The passport must remain valid at least three months beyond visa expiry. Prepare NZD 4,200 living funds separately from departure travel; insurance must cover the whole stay and hospital treatment. Follow INZ requests for examinations, chest X-rays or police evidence, using accepted English translations where required.
- 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
Complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration and carry the eVisa, passport, insurance, funds and departure arrangements. Check IRD tax number instructions before working; the same-employer limit is three months and total study or training is six months.
Work
Follow the official Taiwan-scheme conditions and granted visa, keeping the relevant evidence for entry.
Study
Follow the official Taiwan-scheme conditions and granted visa, keeping the relevant evidence for entry.
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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.
Follow the official Taiwan-scheme conditions and granted visa, keeping the relevant evidence for entry.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use only a passport without household registration?
INZ’s Taiwan scheme requires both a Taiwan passport and household registration certificate; prepare both as instructed.
References: TW-NZ-18
Explore language courses →Does NZD 4,200 include return travel?
No. Departure travel or money to buy it must be additional.
References: TW-NZ-18
Can I work for one employer for six months?
Taiwan’s limit is three months; another nationality’s six-month rule does not apply.
References: TW-NZ-18
Can I apply again if I do not use the visa?
A previous New Zealand Working Holiday grant prevents another application even if unused.
References: TW-NZ-18
Is the charge always NZD 770?
The official price is from NZD 770; follow the final charge for your application in the official payment system. Other travel costs are separate.
References: TW-NZ-18
When do I need medical insurance?
It must cover the entire stay, including hospital treatment, and evidence may be requested on entry.
References: TW-NZ-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.