Age
Age 18 to 34 is assessed on the application date; the notice’s birth-date examples belong only to that year and are not extrapolated.
References: TW-KR-18
Taiwan passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in South Korea 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
- 18–34Learn moreReferences: TW-KR-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 months after first entryLearn moreReferences: TW-KR-18
- Initial funds
- At least USD 3,000 in your own bank evidenceLearn moreReferences: TW-KR-18 KR-GENERAL
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-KR-18
- Annual quota
- 800 annuallyLearn moreReferences: TW-KR-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-KR-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: TW-KR-18
- Study
- Korean-language study; other regular education excludedLearn moreReferences: TW-KR-18
- Work
- Up to 1,300 hours annually; check weekly conditionsLearn moreReferences: TW-KR-18 KR-GENERAL
Taiwan →South KoreaWorking Holiday in South Korea for Taiwanese travelers (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Enter within 1 year of issue, with up to 1 year after first entry; a planned stay over 90 days requires registration.
References: TW-KR-18
Initial funds
Taipei requests USD 3,000; general WHIC guidance states KRW 3,000,000. Prepare the Taipei evidence and confirm; do not invent an exchange conversion.
References: TW-KR-18 KR-GENERAL
Visa fee
This Taipei notice does not establish a clear numerical visa charge; confirm with the office before filing rather than copying another nationality’s waiver.
References: TW-KR-18
Annual quota
The annual cap is 800, not remaining places or confirmation of acceptance today; check official filing instructions directly.
References: TW-KR-18
Application dates and timing
The 2026 notice lists 5 May to 4 December for filing, with closure days. This is the announced schedule for that year, not live availability or a date for the next year.
References: TW-KR-18
Language
The Taipei checklist does not list a general Korean examination, but forms and plans must meet the stated language and signature instructions.
References: TW-KR-18
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The passport needs at least 12 months validity, alongside original ID and copies; the office retains the original passport until collection.
References: TW-KR-18
Insurance
At least 365 days of overseas cover, with overseas, Korean or equivalent geographic coverage clearly stated. Do not replace Taipei’s checklist with an unconfirmed generic won minimum.
References: TW-KR-18
Documents and participation
Arrange the required recent originals in order; bank evidence must be in your own name from an institution in Taiwan, alongside household, education, police and specified medical evidence.
References: TW-KR-18
Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check age 18 to 34 on the application date and no previous issue of this visa, then read Taipei’s annual filing notice.
- Prepare the required originals issued within three months in checklist order, including personal bank, household, education, police and specified medical evidence.
- File personally with the office and keep the receipt; the notice provides passport collection after ten working days, subject to actual instructions.
- After approval, distinguish entry within one year of issue from a one-year stay after entry, and arrange insurance and registration.
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
Bank evidence must be in your own name from a bank or post office in Taiwan for at least USD 3,000. Passport validity must be at least twelve months; arrange at least 365 days of overseas insurance expressly showing overseas or Korean cover. Use the office’s medical format at a designated hospital; do not substitute vaccination evidence for missing examinations or invent a conversion from WHIC’s generic won amount.
- 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
For a stay over ninety days, apply for foreigner registration within ninety days of entry; report address changes within fourteen days. Taipei’s notice lists 1,300 hours annually with a 25 hours per week times 52 parenthetical and restricted occupations; a one-year stay does not imply unlimited work.
Work
Taipei’s notice uses a 25-hour weekly figure times 52 weeks; WHIC separately states a general 25-hour weekly limit. Preserve both instructions and comply with occupational restrictions.
Study
Korean-language study is permitted, while Taipei excludes other regular education. Confirm the course; no month limit must not be read as permission for any degree.
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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.
Korean-language study is permitted, while Taipei excludes other regular education. Confirm the course; no month limit must not be read as permission for any degree.
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Frequently asked questions
Can an overseas bank provide the USD 3,000 evidence?
Taipei requires a balance certificate in your own name from a bank or post office in Taiwan. Prepare that checklist’s evidence rather than substituting WHIC’s generic amount.
References: TW-KR-18
Explore language courses →Can I complete missing documents after attending?
The notice says missing or incorrect files cannot be supplemented; check recent originals, formats and order before filing.
References: TW-KR-18
How long must insurance last?
At least one year, meaning 365 days or more, with overseas or Korean coverage stated in writing.
References: TW-KR-18
How soon must I enter after issue?
Enter within one year of issue; the stay can last one year after entry. These are different periods.
References: TW-KR-18
Can I teach a foreign language or take a degree?
Taipei excludes foreign-language teaching and regular education other than Korean-language study, alongside other restricted occupations. Check the activity before committing.
References: TW-KR-18
When must I register after entry?
If planning more than ninety days, apply for foreigner registration within ninety days after entry; address changes have a separate fourteen-day deadline.
References: TW-KR-18
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
KR-GENERAL · WHIC - Taiwanese-language general guidance
Read the official instructions ↗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.