Japan working holiday visa for Taiwan citizens

Japan Working Holiday visa · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Taiwan citizens aged 18–30 can get the Japan Working Holiday visa and live and work in Japan for up to 12 months. It costs about Often free (up to ¥15,000). Places: ~10,000 places/year. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

Often free (up to ¥15,000)

Quota

~10,000 places/year

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday; twice in a lifetime (since Feb 2026)
~¥200,000 funds

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in Japan

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Other countries open to Taiwan passports

South Korea — ages 18–34, up to 12 months United Kingdom — ages 18–30, up to 24 months Ireland — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Australia — ages 18–30, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months France — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Japan rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada Germany