South Korea working holiday visa for Taiwan citizens

South Korea Working Holiday (H-1) · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Taiwan citizens aged 18–34 can get the South Korea Working Holiday (H-1) and live and work in South Korea for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£34. Places: ~800/year. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–34

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£34

Quota

~800/year

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–34 (Taiwan gets the higher band)
KRW 3,000,000 funds; KRW 40M insurance

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

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

Japan — ages 18–30, 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

South Korea rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada United States