2026’s Latest Travel Subsidy Is Here! Apply Across Taiwan — Up to NT$3,200 Per Person, Five Disbursement Dates, Amounts, and Local Incentives Included

Domestic travelers, start planning now! The Tourism Administration under Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications has planned the 'Weekday Domestic Travel Incentive' with a total budget of NT$3.46 billion under the 'Dual-Drive Tourism Initiative.' Regarding the much-anticipated launch date, Deputy Director-General Huang He-ting of the Tourism Administration explained that the related budget has been successfully reviewed and is currently awaiting second and third readings in the Legislative Yuan. The official team is working hard to ensure swift passage, aiming for an official launch by September 2026.

Notably, this year’s domestic travel subsidy introduces a major change in its application mechanism. To avoid the controversies and inconveniences caused by the traditional 'first-come, first-served' model, the Tourism Administration is implementing a 'pre-registration plus lottery' system for the first time, allowing all eligible residents across Taiwan to participate, giving everyone a fair chance to win and enjoy the benefits.

What Are the Five Major Domestic Travel Subsidy Programs? Discounts on Accommodations and Free Theme Park Access?

This time, the Tourism Administration has integrated resources from accommodations, transportation tickets, theme parks, and group tours to launch five flexible and diverse incentive programs. The core goal is to encourage travelers to visit on weekdays and extend their stay in local areas.

### Program 1: Weekday Accommodation Subsidy

Applicable on Sundays through Thursdays (excluding national holidays). Travelers simply register their personal information on the official website and enter the lottery. Upon receiving a winning notification, they can directly deduct the amount from their room charges at check-in. The accommodation subsidy features a 'stay-longer bonus': the first night is subsidized NT$800; if staying consecutively at the same accommodation, the second night receives an additional NT$1,200 bonus. Each person can apply for up to two nights, totaling a maximum subsidy of NT$2,000. However, if the two nights are spent at different accommodations, the consecutive stay bonus does not apply, and each night is limited to an NT$800 deduction.

### Program 2: Birthday Accommodation Bonus

This program also uses pre-registration and a lottery system. Each month, 1,000 individuals celebrating their birthday are selected. Lucky winners receive a NT$1,200 birthday accommodation voucher, usable from their birthday month through the end of 2026. This bonus can be stacked with the weekday accommodation subsidy. If a birthday traveler wins both the NT$2,000 weekday accommodation voucher and the NT$1,200 birthday voucher, they can receive a total of up to NT$3,200 in deductions.

### Program 3: Theme Park Stay-and-Play

Travelers who stay at a legal domestic accommodation on a weekday can present their accommodation invoice to gain free entry to a designated partner theme park on the day of stay or the following day, enjoying a 'stay one night, get one free ticket' offer. The program partners with 26 well-known attractions across Taiwan:

- Northern Taiwan: Leofoo Village, Kids' Republic, Yunhsian Resort, Yehliu Ocean World, DingDong Science Theme Park, Wanrui Forest Park, Shangshun Leisure World, West Lake Resort, Huoyen Mountain Recreation Area - Central Taiwan: Lihpao Land, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Tungshih Forest Recreation Area, Tayal Resort, 99 Peaks Animal Park, Sunlink Lake Eco-Resort, Janfusun Fancyworld - Southern Taiwan: Wild World, Chianshanyan Resort, 8 Great Forest Park, Dalueguan Theme Park, Xiaokending Resort, E-DA World - Eastern Taiwan: Farglory Ocean Park, Yi Garden Resort, Green Dance Japanese Theme Park, Taitung Indigenous Plant Garden

### Program 4: Taiwan PASS Weekday Travel Incentive

The Tourism Administration has incorporated Taiwan PASS into the subsidy system, offering travelers who visit from Sunday to Thursday (independent or cross-county travelers) a choice of two incentives. Travelers can either purchase the Taiwan PASS public transportation ticket at a 40% discount or opt for a travel package that includes a NT$1,500 per-room, per-night accommodation voucher. Both options are limited in quantity, with 20,000 sets available for each.

### Program 5: Corporate Employee Travel Subsidy

Travel agencies organizing group tours of 30 or more corporate employees, with itineraries of at least two days and one night (with no more than one holiday), can apply for a NT$20,000 employee travel incentive per company. The travel agency handling the tour can also apply for a NT$10,000 marketing incentive per group (with a maximum of 10 groups per agency), aiming to revitalize the group travel market.

Is the Application Website Open Yet? Key Notes and Local Government Incentives Explained!

Many people are eager to know how to apply. The Tourism Administration clarifies that the official application website for the 2026 Domestic Travel Subsidy is not yet open and is currently under development. The public is strongly warned not to click on any unofficial messages online claiming 'applications are now open' or 'early registration,' as these may lead to scams or phishing websites. Additionally, bookings made through international platforms such as Agoda, Booking.com, or Expedia are typically not eligible for this subsidy. It is recommended to contact domestic accommodations directly via their official websites, phone, or local booking platforms. The subsidy budget is approximately NT$2 billion, and the program will end early if funds are exhausted.

Before the central subsidy officially launches, many county and city governments have already rolled out their own local tourism incentive programs:

- **Tainan City**: From now until October 31, offers 'buy one, get one free' or 'third night free when staying three consecutive nights' on weekdays. Registering consumption invoices gives participants a chance to win high-value prizes, including NT$1 million worth of home appliances and a year-long stay at a five-star hotel. - **Pingtung County**: From now until October 31, domestic travelers who spend over NT$1,000 at partner accommodations and register their invoice can enter a monthly lottery for rich prizes worth up to NT$14 million, including cars and 3C products. - **Taitung County**: From now until December 5, independent travelers who stay five or more consecutive nights at the same accommodation receive a NT$2,500 room discount. Corporate incentive tours can receive up to NT$45,000 in subsidies. - **Kaohsiung City**: Offers up to NT$10,000 per group subsidy for legal travel agencies organizing trips to Matsu that include a direct flight from Kaohsiung to Nangan, Matsu. - **New Taipei City**: Launches the '2026 Climb Mountains, Explore Seas, E-Stay in New Taipei Check-in Fun' campaign. Participants who log in to the 'My New Taipei City' app and complete check-in tasks at designated scenic spots can receive a maximum of NT$1,000 in New Taipei Coin accommodation vouchers (12,000 vouchers issued in total). There’s also a chance to win grand prizes worth up to NT$5 million. The first batch of 8,000 vouchers was released on July 20, with the remaining 4,000 to be released later.