Taiwan
Korea Visa Guide
Taiwan and Korea share one of the closest people-to-people relationships in Asia, with 90-day visa-free entry, K-ETA suspended, and an active Working Holiday agreement. Taiwanese nationals are among the top 5 foreign nationalities in Korea, working across IT, fashion, entertainment, and food industries. Korean language is widely studied in Taiwan, and Taiwanese students and professionals have an unusually smooth path into Korean long-term life. This guide covers every visa option for Taiwanese citizens.
No K-ETA required (suspended until 31 Dec 2026)
Taiwanese passport holders can enter Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. K-ETA is currently suspended for Taiwanese citizens through 31 December 2026. From 1 January 2027, K-ETA may be required again unless the exemption is extended. Always confirm the current status at the Korean Consulate in Taipei before travel.
Visa-free stay
90 days (tourism/business)
K-ETA required?
No — suspended until 31 Dec 2026
EPS partner country?
No
E-2 treaty country?
No
Working Holiday eligible?
Yes (H-1, age 18–30)
Taiwanese in Korea
~40,000+ registered residents
Working Holiday
PopularTaiwan has an active H-1 Working Holiday agreement with Korea. Taiwanese aged 18–30 can live and work in Korea for 1 year. Quotas are generous. Apply at the Korean Consulate in Taipei.
Student
PopularStudy at a Korean university. Taiwan has numerous exchange agreements with Korean institutions, and Taiwanese students are a large demographic at Korean universities. GKS scholarships are available.
Skilled Worker
PopularTaiwanese IT professionals, designers, engineers, and business specialists with a Korean job offer can apply for E-7. Taiwan's strong tech and creative industries have natural overlap with Korea's.
Digital Nomad
Remote workers earning USD 84,000+/year from a non-Korean employer can stay in Korea for up to 2 years on F-1-D. Taiwan's large remote-work-friendly tech sector makes this a popular option.
Job Seeker / Startup
In Korea exploring opportunities? D-10 provides 6 months of legal status to find an E-7 job offer or set up a business without immediate employer sponsorship.
Marriage Migrant
Married to a Korean national? F-6 provides unrestricted work rights and a path to F-5 permanent residency after meeting income and cohabitation requirements.
How does the H-1 Working Holiday visa work for Taiwanese?
Taiwan and Korea have an active H-1 Working Holiday bilateral agreement. Eligibility: ① Taiwanese citizenship (ROC passport) ② Age 18–30 at the time of application ③ Valid passport ④ Sufficient funds (typically ~KRW 3,000,000 / ~NTD 70,000 equivalent) ⑤ No accompanying dependants. The visa is valid for 1 year and allows work in most sectors. Apply at the Korean Consulate in Taipei. Annual quotas for Taiwan are among the highest in Asia — apply early in the year for the best chance.
Can Taiwanese people teach English in Korea?
Taiwan is not one of the 7 E-2 treaty countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa), so the standard E-2 English Teacher visa is not available to Taiwanese nationals. However, Taiwanese nationals who speak English fluently may explore the E-7 visa for English language instruction at universities or corporate training programs — the requirements are more stringent than E-2 but the route exists. Taiwanese nationals are also well-positioned for E-7 roles in Chinese language instruction, translation, and Asia-facing business development.
Is Korean language required for Taiwanese visa applicants?
Korean is not legally required for most visas. However, Taiwanese applicants for D-2 university programs taught in Korean will need to demonstrate Korean proficiency (typically TOPIK Level 3–4). For E-7, most international-facing roles use English, though Korean helps significantly. For F-5 permanent residency (whether via F-6, F-2-7, or the general route), TOPIK is part of the points/requirements. Taiwan's proximity to Korean culture and widespread TOPIK testing centres give Taiwanese applicants an advantage in building language credentials quickly.
Can Taiwanese work in Korean entertainment and media?
Yes. Taiwanese nationals have a strong presence in Korean entertainment (K-pop trainee programmes, drama production, fashion). The E-6 visa (Arts and Entertainment) covers performers, and E-7 covers media/production roles. Trainee agreements with K-pop agencies are a form of entertainment industry employment — check that any trainee contract correctly specifies the visa status the agency will sponsor. Taiwanese nationals who are part of K-pop acts or entertainment productions will typically be on E-6-2 for events or E-6-1 for ongoing performance contracts.
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