Taiwan

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Taiwan consists of a main island in the East China Sea and several smaller islands in the Taiwan Strait. The de-facto capital is Taipei, which is also the country's largest city. Other major urban centers include Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung. With a population of 23 million, Taiwan is one of the most densely populated regions in the world. Most of the population lives along the Western coastline, while the interior of the island is mostly mountainous and covered in forests. Taiwan's economy has grown significantly in recent years and contributed substantially to the global ICT sector. The climate is subtropical with colder temperatures at higher altitudes in the inland mountains. Luxembourg maintains commercial, economic and cultural relations with Taiwan in accordance with its One China policy. The official language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese.

Conditions of eligibility and practical arrangements

1. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following conditions:

  • They must be between eighteen (18) and thirty-five (35) years old at the time of application;
  • They must hold a valid Luxembourgish passport;
  • They must not be accompanied by any dependents (e.g. children);
  • They must have sufficient financial means to cover their expenses on site (ROC) (min. €2,500);
  • They must have a return ticket or sufficient financial means to purchase one;
  • They meet the health criteria required for obtaining a medical certificate;
  • They must have a clean criminal record;
  • They must not have previously participated in Taiwan's Work & Travel Program;
  • They must officially be residing in Luxembourg at the time of application.

2. General and additional mandatory conditions to be met and supporting documents to be submitted:

  • 1 completed and signed application form;
  • 2 passport photos;
  • A Passport with the holder's identity number, valid for at least fifteen months from the date of visa issuance + 1 photocopy;
  • The visa application fee;
  • A legalized criminal record certificate issued within the last three months translated in English
  • A legalized medical certificate issued within the last three months;
  • A reservation of a return ticket or sufficient means to purchase one;
  • A signed cover letter in English;
  • A CV in English;
  • Proof of sufficient financial means equivalent to or exceeding €2,500 (bank statements or notarized deed attesting to possession of this amount);
  • Proof of accommodation for the first 15 days (hotel reservation, or in case of private accommodation, an invitation letter with a copy of an identity document);
  • Health insurance covering the entire duration of the stay with coverage up to €30,000.

3. How to apply for a work & travel program visa for Taiwan:

Luxembourg citizens must submit their application to:

Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium

27, Square de Meeûs

 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Tel: +32 (0)2-287-2800

Email: bel@mofa.gov.tw

Website

4. Further information

  • Work & Travel Program visas are issued to a maximum quota of 40 participants from Luxembourg per year.
  • The applicants will receive a long-stay, multiple-entry visa for 12 months. Extensions or changes in visa type are not possible.
  • Participants are authorized to take up temporary employment with one or more employers during the period covered by the long-stay visa.
  • Beneficiaries of this visa are not eligible for unemployment or social welfare benefits.