Working Holiday Exchange Program

Luxembourg: Open, Dynamic and multicultural

Luxembourg- Taiwan Working Holiday Arrangement has been implemented as of 1^st January 2019. Each year, 40 young Taiwanese aged between 18 and 35 can stay up to one year in Luxembourg. This programme will allow participants to visit the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for tourism, temporary employment or short-term self-funded educational projects.

Luxembourg is a landlocked nation located in the heart of Western Europe, and has borders with Belgium, France and Germany. With Luxembourgish, German, and French as its official languages, English is widely spoken, the country is known for its rich cultural heritage and events.

Geographically, Luxembourg is made up of two distinct regions. If you travel north, you will find yourself in the ‘Oesling’, which is a hilly and wooded part of the Ardennes region with medieval castles lining its rivers and valleys. Going south from here, the landscape changes completely and you will end up in a far more densely populated area called the ‘Gutland’. This is where you will find the capital Luxembourg City, home to a number of European institutions and all the major financial and banking institutions, industries and research establishments.

From plains to forests, natural parks, lakes and rivers, the Grand Duchy is fitted with vast and preserved green spaces and with rich wildlife and flora that nature lovers can take advantage of.

There are also many cultural activities in Luxembourg. Museums, Cultural Centers, Theaters, Music halls, which reflect the cultural, artistic and historical dimension of the Grand Duchy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Be between the age of 18 and 35 years (inclusive);
• not have previously participated in the Working Holiday Program for Luxembourg;
• be a national of Taiwan with permanent residence in Taiwan;
• be in possession of a valid Taiwanese passport;
• travel without dependents;
• Have sufficient financial resources at the time of departure (a minimum of 2.500 EUR is required);
• Applicant needs to apply in person (by appointment only).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. One printed and signed copy of filled in Online application form. (Please click here for the user guide of online application form.)
2. 1 recent passport photographs (color).
3. A passport that includes the identity number of the holder, and valid for at least 15 months on the date the visa is issued.
4. Reservation of a return ticket or proof of sufficient resources to obtain one
5. proof of accommodation for the first 15 days (hotel reservation, or letter of invitation with copy of ID).
6. Proof of sufficient resources equivalent to or greater than 2,500 EUR (such as bank statement).
7. Insurance: An “all risk” insurance valid for the period of your stay and covering occupational accidents, health care including medical costs, hospitalization and return home coverage (purchased after your visa interview has been approved). A copy of Taiwanese Health Insurance ID card and English Insurance certification to prove your participation in the National Health Insurance Program of R.O.C (Taiwan).
8. A medical certificate (template attached) issued whether by an accredited hospital of the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Taipei or any other hospital. In the latter case the medical certificate must be duly *authenticated.
9. A duly *authenticated certificate of good conduct.

* Please note that the notarized documents are valid for three months.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Send an email with a signed cover / motivation letter and CV to Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Taipei to make an appointment for interview.

2. During the interview, the applicant will be tested if she/he has the sufficient knowledge of one of Luxembourg’s national languages (Luxembourgish, German, French) or English.

(After the successful interview)

3. Make an appointment and go to the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Taipei to submit the requested documents IN PERSON.

4. After submitting all the required documents, applicants need to transfer the application fee to the account at the designated time and provide the proof of transfer/remittance to the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Taipei.

Please transfer the amount of 7,000 NTD (equivalent to 200 EUR) to the following account:

Bank: First Bank

Bank Code: 007

Account Number: 145-10-034-079

The visa handling fees are non-refundable.

5. Submit proof of remittance.

6. LTIO Taipei will inform the applicant by email when the visa will be ready for pick-up.

7. For more information, please visit the website of the Luxembourgish Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade

Visa will usually be processed within 1 month from the receipt of the complete application.

ARRIVAL IN LUXEMBOURG

1. Upon arrival in Luxembourg participants must register within three working days with the municipal authority (commune) where they will take up residence.
2. Nationals of Taiwan will receive a long-stay, multiple-entry visa for 12 months. No extension or changes in visa type will be authorized thereafter. 
3. The long-term visa will allow the holder of a valid travel document to circulate within the territories of the Schengen Member States in accordance with the Schengen regulation.
4. The long- term visa will allow to engage in temporary employment with one or multiple employers during the period covered by the long-term visa. However, long-term visa holders must have regard to the principal purpose of the stay, which is holiday, work being secondary to the holiday.
5. Beneficiaries of a Working Holiday visa are exempt from having to apply to the General Department of Immigration for a residence permit. The long-stay visa authorizes the youth to work in Luxembourg on a fixed-term contract, without further formalities.
6. The long-term visa granted under this arrangement will not allow for unemployment benefits or social benefits.

USEFUL INFORMATION

GUICHET.LU

The website is an information portal that offers quick and user-friendly access to all the information, procedures and services offered by Luxembourg public bodies.

JUST ARRIVED

www.justarrived.lu is a bilingual integration tool, helping newcomers in their daily lives in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. All the following information could be found on the website:

Transport

Luxembourg is proud to be the first country in the world to offer nationwide free public transport for everyone. The country is very well covered by its public transport network. Taxi, buses, tram and bikes are all available.

Banking

Bank branches are generally opened from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Medical Information

If you become ill or need to consult a doctor, it is advisable to consult a general practitioner first, who will advise you to consult a specialist doctor if necessary. In Luxembourg, Medical Houses were set up to stand in for general practitioners during the night, weekends and on bank holidays.

Security and Emergency

Luxembourg is one of the safest cities in the world. 112 is the free emergency phone number 24/7 for all life-threatening emergencies.

Climate

Luxembourg’s climate is semi-continental. Winters can be severe, temperatures fluctuating between 0° and 15°c. In Summertime, they oscillate between 13° and 25°c, with sometimes 30°c peaks.

Time difference with Taiwan

Daylight saving time will generally be observed between March to October. Taiwan is 6 hours ahead during this period. During winter time, the time difference between Taiwan will be 7 hours.

Tourism and general information

Luxembourg City

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