Cost and fees of the Taiwan Working Holiday Visa

Written by Volare | June 4, 2026

When structuring your budget for a prolonged stay in the Asian continent, it is essential to understand that the expenses of the immigration procedure go beyond the simple consular fee. Below, we break down in detail the official fee and the peripheral operational costs necessary to apply for this exchange program.

Official consular fee

Applies to Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, South Korea, Slovakia, France, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic: Estimated fee of 100 USD or 3,000 NT$ (subject to reciprocity exemptions).

On a technical level, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) of Taiwan manage the collection of fees for the youth mobility program based on the precise stipulations of each bilateral reciprocity treaty. The cost of the consular procedure itself corresponds to the fee for a multiple-entry visitor visa, which is generally estimated at 100 USD or 3,000 NT$ at the time of payment at the diplomatic mission. It should be noted that certain nationalities may be exempt from this payment due to specific reciprocal waiver agreements.

Additional logistical and operational expenses

The comprehensive budget of the process requires the applicant to assume with their own capital all the mandatory peripheral expenses to assemble the file. This includes the unavoidable contracting of an international travel insurance policy with annual validity, the fees for certified translation services or document notarization, and the costs of any medical or criminal record certificate required by the consular office of their jurisdiction.

Complying with the protocols of this organizational and financial planning will ensure a smooth transition towards obtaining temporary residence, allowing you to materialize your insertion into the dynamic seasonal labor market and plan your participation in the diverse short-term academic offer of the region.

As a reminder to consolidate the solidity of your file, it is a mandatory transversal requirement to evidence the possession of a flight ticket to leave the territory, or else, to present the financial documentation that irrefutably demonstrates the possession of exclusive additional funds for its future purchase.

To ensure you have the appropriate support and the most detailed information at every step of your application, we recommend consulting the complete guide on Volare's Taiwan Working Holiday Visa (WHV).