2026 Newest Travel Subsidy! 'Tourism Bureau Issues 3,200 NTD per Person' Nationwide Eligible, 5 Subsidy Details and Local Add-ons

To boost weekday domestic travel demand, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications plans to invest approximately 3.46 billion NTD in the 'Weekday Domestic Travel Incentives' with five schemes: accommodation discounts, birthday bonuses, theme park entry benefits, transportation pass discounts, and corporate employee travel rewards. The related plans and budget are pending legislative approval, with the goal of launching as early as September 2026. Since each incentive has different eligible recipients and usage regulations, this article compiles the complete subsidy content, eligibility, and notes to help citizens stay informed about the latest policy information in advance.

2026 Domestic Travel Subsidy to Launch as Early as September! 5 Weekday Incentives Cheat Sheet: Up to 3,200 NTD Accommodation Discount, Free Theme Park Entry 1. Weekday Accommodation Subsidy: Up to 2,000 NTD Discount for Two Consecutive Nights General independent travelers staying at legal accommodations on weekdays can receive an 800 NTD discount for the first night. If staying at the same accommodation for a second consecutive night, the second night's discount increases to 1,200 NTD, totaling a maximum of 2,000 NTD in savings. If staying at different accommodations on two consecutive nights, each night receives an 800 NTD discount, totaling 1,600 NTD. 2. Birthday Bonus for the Month: Additional 1,200 NTD (Up to 3,200 NTD Discount) The plan adopts a pre-registration lottery system, selecting 1,000 birthday celebrants each month to receive 1,200 NTD in birthday accommodation funds (usable only in the birthday month). This incentive can be combined with the weekday accommodation subsidy. If a lottery winner stays at the same accommodation for two consecutive nights on a weekday, they can enjoy '2,000 NTD consecutive stay subsidy + 1,200 NTD birthday bonus,' totaling a maximum of 3,200 NTD in discounts. 3. Theme Park Stay-and-Play Incentive: Free Entry on Weekday Stays Independent travelers who stay at legal accommodations on weekdays can receive free entry to 26 designated theme parks across Taiwan by presenting their accommodation proof from the stay or the following day. Partner parks include Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Leofoo Village, Sword Lake World, Far Eastern Ocean World, and more (the final list is subject to the official announcement).

2026 Domestic Travel Subsidy: List of 26 Partner Theme Parks Across Taiwan Northern Taiwan (9 parks) Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Small Person's World, Yehliu Ocean World, Yunxian Park, Small Ding Dong Science Park, Wanrui Forest Park, Shangshun Recreation World, Xihu Resort, Huoyan Mountain Play Area Central Taiwan (7 parks) Leofoo Village, Tribal Culture Village, Sword Lake World, Dongshi Forest Recreation Area, Taiya Resort, Jiujiufeng Animal Park, Shilinxi Forest Ecological Resort Southern Taiwan (6 parks) Yida World, Naughty World, Liuying Jianshanchi Resort, 8 Great Forest Parks, Dalu Guan Theme Park, Small Kenting Resort Eastern Taiwan (4 parks) Far Eastern Ocean World, Yi Garden Resort, Green Dance Garden Japanese Theme Park, Taitung Indigenous Plant Application Garden 4. Taiwan PASS Weekday Version: 40% Off Transportation or 1,500 NTD Accommodation Credit For travelers using public transportation, a limited-edition Taiwan PASS Weekday Version is planned (20,000 sets per scheme, choose two): Scheme A: Purchase designated transportation packages (high-speed rail, Taiwan Railways, MRT) to enjoy a 40% discount (approximately 1,000 NTD per package). Scheme B: Purchase designated transportation packages to receive a 1,500 NTD weekday accommodation credit per room per night. 5. Corporate Employee Travel Reward: 20,000 NTD Subsidy per Group Travel agencies organizing trips for 30 or more corporate employees with at least two nights and one day (weekends not exceeding one day) can apply for a 20,000 NTD group fee discount subsidy per company. The organizing travel agency can receive an additional 10,000 NTD marketing reward per group (up to 10 groups per travel agency).

Local Government Exclusive Travel Incentives and Add-ons Tainan City (from now until 10/31) Weekday Accommodation Discounts: Offers 'Buy One, Get One Free' or 'Stay 3 Nights, 3rd Night Free' special promotions. Invoice Lottery Event: Stay and register your invoice for a chance to win big-ticket electronics and a year's worth of free dining and lodging at a star-rated hotel. Pingtung County (from now until 10/31) Consumption Lottery: Taiwanese staying at partner accommodations, spending over 1,000 NTD, and registering their invoice on the designated platform can participate in the monthly lottery with a total prize value of 140 million NTD (including a million-dollar car and high-end 3C products). Taitung County (from now until 12/5) Free Independent Long-Stay Discount: Travelers staying at partner accommodations for 5 or more consecutive nights on weekdays can receive a direct 2,500 NTD discount per room on-site. Corporate Reward Travel Subsidy: Companies or groups holding reward trips in Taitung that meet the number and duration requirements can apply for up to 45,000 NTD in subsidy funds. Kaohsiung City (accepting applications until 2027/3/31) Kaohsiung-Matsu Group Travel Subsidy: Collaborating with Lienchiang County, this offers a subsidy for legal travel agencies organizing groups of 15 or more for trips on the Kaohsiung-Matsu Nangan direct flight route (including either the outbound or return trip). Each group can receive up to 10,000 NTD in subsidies (usable for discounts on Kaohsiung dining, transportation, and airfare, applied for by the travel agency). Local Government and Special Identity Add-on Subsidies In addition to the five schemes from the central Tourism Bureau, local governments and relevant departments have also introduced add-on measures for specific target groups: Eligible Recipients Main Usable Schemes Maximum Benefit/Content Application Method General Independent Travelers Weekday Accommodation Subsidy Up to 2,000 NTD discount for two consecutive nights Personal registration application Birthday Celebrants in the Month Weekday Accommodation Subsidy + Birthday Accommodation Fund Up to 3,200 NTD discount for consecutive stays and lottery winners Pre-registration and lottery participation Families with Children Weekday Accommodation Subsidy + Theme Park Stay-and-Play Incentive Discount on accommodation and free entry to partner theme parks Personal registration, use with accommodation proof Public Transportation Users Taiwan PASS Weekday Version 40% off designated packages or 1,500 NTD accommodation credit Purchase limited packages (choose two) Corporations / Employee Welfare Committees Corporate Employee Travel Reward 20,000 NTD subsidy per group (groups of 30 or more) Applied by the corporation and organizing travel agency Overseas Compatriots National Day Return Travel Subsidy 3,000 NTD for general itineraries, 4,000 NTD for Hualien-Taitung itineraries Eligible compatriots apply through travel agencies Frequently Asked Questions and Security Alerts Q: Is the 2026 domestic travel subsidy currently open for applications? A: No, it is not currently open. The related budget and procedures are still under legislative review. The Tourism Bureau aims for a September 2026 launch, but the exact application start time, list of partner accommodations, and application website must follow the Tourism Bureau's subsequent official announcements. Q: Can I book through international booking platforms (such as Agoda, Booking.com) and apply for the subsidy? A: No, you cannot. According to past domestic travel subsidy practices, citizens must book directly through the official website, official booking system, or by phone of partner accommodations to qualify for reimbursement and discounts. Q: Anti-fraud Security Alert Due to the high attention on the subsidy scheme, there have been cases of fraudsters using fake messages to steal personal information. The competent authority reminds users not to click on suspicious links from SMS or social media before the official announcement. Also, do not enter your ID number, health insurance card number, or bank account information on unverified websites to avoid being scammed.