Taiwan, Japan raise working holiday visa limit to twice per personStaff writer, with CNATaiwan and Japan have raised the lifetime limit on working holiday visas to two per person, up from one, under a revised agreement that took effect Feb. 1, Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said yesterday. Cabinet spokeswoman Michelle Lee (李慧芝), citing Cho, said the change was formalized between Taiwan and Japan on the implementation of their working holiday scheme, aimed at deepening bilateral youth and cultural exchanges. Visitors walk along Nakamise-dori Street as they visit Sensoji temple in Tokyo, Japan, on August 9, 2024. Photo: ReutersAccording to Cho, the Taiwan-Japan working holiday scheme was first signed on April 3, 2009, and implemented later that year, allowing applicants to receive the visa only once in their lifetime at the time. The scheme is open to applicants aged 18 to 30, with each visa valid for one year from the date of issue.

Source: Taipei Times February 26, 2026 17:15 UTC