Written/Compiled and Reported by Liao Qiyu, Editorial Department of MOOK Travel & Lifestyle
The bilateral working holiday program between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Slovakia officially began accepting applications on October 23, 2014 (103 in Taiwan’s calendar)! Each year, the Republic of China and Slovakia will offer 100 spots to young people aged 18 (inclusive) to 35 (inclusive) from the other country to take part in the working holiday program.
Slovakia's working holiday program opened for applications on October 23. (Image provided by MoMo Editorial Department)
In the future, young people from both countries will be able to visit each other’s countries through tourism, short-term work, or self-funded study abroad to learn the language and gain a deeper understanding of local culture, society, and life—offering a new opportunity for those interested in broadening their international horizons.
Slovakia is the first country in Central and Eastern Europe to officially implement a working holiday program with our country. The launch of this program will help enhance youth exchanges and friendship between the two nations and further expand the list of destinations for Taiwanese youth seeking overseas working holiday experiences. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds young people traveling to Slovakia for a working holiday to strictly comply with local laws, pay
Slovakia boasts unique historical culture and natural landscapes. (Photo provided by Slovak Tourist Board)
※ Taiwanese youth interested in applying for Slovakia’s working holiday program, please contact the Slovak Economic and Cultural Office for detailed application procedures; Slovak youth interested in applying for Taiwan’s working holiday program are welcome to get in touch with the Taipei Representative Office in Slovakia.
[Eligibility Requirements]
1. Applicants must be between 18 (inclusive) and 35 (inclusive) years of age at the time of application.
2. Have not previously participated in this working holiday program.
3. Dependants are not allowed to accompany the applicant.
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