2026 Double Ninth Festival Elderly Gift Arrives! Up to NT$50,000 Red Envelope per Person – Full Guide to Payout Amounts, Eligibility, and Timing Across All Counties and Cities

As the annual Double Ninth Festival approaches (2026 Double Ninth Festival falls on Sunday, October 18), families with elderly members can start planning ahead! To promote the virtue of respecting the elderly, city and county governments across Taiwan have announced their annual 'Double Ninth Elderly Gift Payment' plans. The payout amounts range from NT$1,000 to a maximum of NT$50,000, with some townships and districts offering additional extraordinary benefits. Below is a comprehensive summary of the latest payout standards, eligibility criteria, disbursement timing, and methods across all 22 counties and cities (including offshore islands and remote area bonuses), along with three practical Q&As on supplementary claims, helping you easily safeguard your elderly family members' rights without missing out!

In principle, individuals aged 65 and above (55 and above for indigenous residents in certain counties) who meet the local registration duration requirements of each municipality are eligible to receive the Double Ninth Elderly Gift. As this benefit is funded and distributed independently by local governments, the payout amounts, eligibility restrictions, and disbursement methods vary significantly.

2026 Taipei City Double Ninth Elderly Gift

Taipei City has finalized its elderly gift disbursement based on the revised 'Double Ninth Elderly Gift Payment Standards,' and will fully upgrade the Elderly Love Card starting July 2026, increasing monthly points to 600.

Eligibility Registered in Taipei City for at least 3 months prior to the Double Ninth Festival (i.e., registered before July 18, 115th year), and aged 65 or above (55 or above for indigenous residents) by December 31 of the current year.

Payout Amount Ages 55–84 (indigenous) / 65–84: NT$1,500 per person Ages 85–98 (indigenous 75–88): NT$3,000 per person Age 99 and above (indigenous 89 and above): NT$10,000 per person plus one gift item

Collection Methods Low-income households: Direct bank transfer by the Department of Social Welfare. General elderly (choose one of three): - Bank transfer registration: Submit consent form online via the Department of Social Welfare website or district office by August 14; first batch of payments credited starting September 1. - Elderly card tap: Tap and recharge at Taipei MRT EasyCard top-up machines, four major convenience stores, or Mei-Lian stores from September 7 to September 18. - Cash pickup: Collect in person from October 15 to October 17 at designated times and locations announced by district offices. Age 99 and above (indigenous 89 and above): Delivered personally to homes by neighborhood officers.

Supplementary Claim Deadline Applications for supplementary payments can be made by December 31, 2026. Failure to apply by the deadline will be considered a waiver.

2026 New Taipei City Double Ninth Elderly Gift

Eligibility Individuals aged 65 and above (55 and above for indigenous residents) in the month of the Double Ninth Festival (115th year October). Must have been registered in New Taipei City for at least one full year by the end of the Double Ninth Festival month, and continuously registered up to one month before the festival date. Individuals who register death or move out of the household registration after the roster is compiled but before disbursement are not eligible.

Payout Amount Ages 65–79 (indigenous 55+): NT$1,500 per person Ages 80–89: NT$2,000 per person Ages 90–99: NT$5,000 per person Age 100 and above: NT$20,000 per person

Collection Methods Bank transfer (priority): Submit the 'Double Ninth Festival Elderly Gift Financial Account Application Form' to the district office. Cash: Distributed at fixed locations by district offices or delivered personally to homes.

Inquiry Channel: The Double Ninth Gift Inquiry Zone is open from June to December each year. Enter your ID number and date of birth to check your payment amount and method online.

2026 Taoyuan City Double Ninth Elderly Gift

Eligibility Citizens who turn 65 (or 55 for indigenous residents) on the Double Ninth Festival date, registered in Taoyuan City for at least 6 months with actual residency. Foreign nationals residing in Taoyuan who have passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Mackay Program review are also eligible.

Payout Amount Under age 99 (65–98): NT$2,500 per person Age 99 and above: NT$20,000 per person

Collection Methods Under age 99: Directly deposited into postal or designated financial accounts by district offices 5 days before the festival. Cash disbursement allowed with special approval. Age 99 and above: Cash delivered by district office representatives. Age 100 and above: Personally delivered to homes by designated personnel from the Social Affairs Bureau or district office.

2026 Taichung City Double Ninth Elderly Gift

Eligibility Born before December 31, Republic Year 50 (indigenous residents born before December 31, RY 60), and registered in Taichung City by August 27, 115th year. Individuals deceased, missing without deregistration, or unable to collect due to overseas travel by the deadline are not eligible.

Payout Amount Ages 65–89 (indigenous 55–89): NT$2,000 per person Ages 90–94: NT$3,000 per person Ages 95–99: NT$5,000 per person Age 100 and above: NT$10,000 per person

Collection Methods Bank transfer: Uniformly credited on October 8 (must apply online via Social Welfare Convenience Station by August 28, or submit paper application to district office). Cash: For those who did not apply for transfer, delivered personally by village chiefs or neighborhood officers between September 30 and October 19.

2026 Tainan City Double Ninth Elderly Gift

Eligibility Elderly aged 65–99 (born before October 29, RY 49) and indigenous residents aged 55–64 (born before October 29, RY 59), registered by June 30, 114th year, and continuously residing in the city without moving out and still alive by September 29, 114th year. Centenarians: Based on the list provided by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Social and Family Affairs Administration, and still alive by September 29, 114th year. Payments will still be made if death occurs between September 30 and October 29, 114th year.

Payout Amount Under 100 years old (55–99, indigenous 55–64): NT$1,500 per person (increased from NT$1,300 starting 2026). Age 100 and above: NT$10,000 cash plus one premium gift worth up to NT$2,000.

Collection Methods General elderly: Uniform bank transfer on October 23 (limited to post office or 15 designated financial institutions with no handling fees); those without accounts will be assisted by district office neighborhood officers for home delivery or fixed-point pickup. No supplementary payments for those overseas and not returning. Centenarians: Presented by district mayors or designated representatives with central government gifts (gold lock, certificate of honor) and city government cash.

2026 Kaohsiung City Double Ninth Elderly Gift

Eligibility Born before December 31, RY 49 (indigenous residents born before December 31, RY 59), registered in Kaohsiung by June 30, 114th year, and not moved out of household registration by September 29.

Payout Amount Ages 65–89 (indigenous 55–64): NT$1,500 per person Ages 90–99: NT$5,000 per person Age 100 and above: NT$10,000 per person

Collection Methods Those who have provided postal/farmer's association accounts will receive direct deposit on October 15; those without accounts will be personally delivered by district office staff between October 15 and October 31. Centenarians will be visited at home by specialists from the Social Affairs Bureau.

Supplementary Claim Period: Applications for supplementary payments can be made at the Social Affairs Bureau Elderly Welfare Division from November 1 to December 31; failure to apply by the deadline is considered a waiver.

In addition to the six major cities, all other counties also offer Double Ninth Elderly Gifts. Hsinchu County provides a universal NT$10,000, while Yilan, Pingtung, and Penghu counties offer extraordinary double bonuses from local township offices in specific areas. Check now how much you can receive in your county!

2026 Keelung City Double Ninth Elderly Gift

Eligibility Elderly aged 65 and above (55 and above for indigenous residents) registered in Keelung City one month before the Double Ninth Festival.

Payout Amount Ages 65–99: NT$1,000 per person plus one gift item Age 100 and above: NT$6,000 per person

Collection Methods Direct deposit into postal accounts after the Social Affairs Department compiles the list; without a postal account, bring ID and seal to the district office in your registered area to collect cash in person.

2026 Hsinchu County Double Ninth Elderly Gift

Eligibility Individuals who will turn 65 by December 31, 2026, registered in Hsinchu County after August 1, RY 94, continuously registered for at least 10 years by the application date, and not receiving elderly welfare allowances.

Wealth Exclusion Criteria Individuals with annual income of NT$500,000 or more, total property value (real estate and land) of NT$5 million or more, currently employed in military, civil service, education, or public enterprises, or receiving military/civil service retirement pensions, elderly farmer allowances, or veterans' care payments are excluded.