2026 Tourism Administration's Latest Travel Subsidy! Government to Distribute NT$3,200 per Person – Apply Across Taiwan, 5 Subsidy Amounts, Timing, and Local City Add-Ons

To encourage domestic travel on weekdays, the Tourism Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications has specially designed the 'Five Major Domestic Travel Incentives,' including up to NT$2,000 off weekday accommodations, a birthday accommodation grant of NT$1,200 via lottery, and discounts for amusement parks and TaiwanPASS. The Administration recently revealed the latest progress: if the legislative budget is approved, registration for the 'birthday accommodation grant' lottery will open from mid to late August, with all subsidies aiming to fully launch by mid-September! Below is a comprehensive overview of the 2026 travel subsidies, including content, eligibility, subsidy amounts, lottery system, application methods, and local city add-ons, to help you plan your domestic travel for the second half of the year.

When will the 2026 Tourism Administration travel subsidies launch? Deputy Director Huang He-Ting reveals target of mid-September activation

Regarding the most anticipated launch timeline, Deputy Director Huang He-Ting of the Tourism Administration stated at a press conference on the 13th that all regulations related to the travel subsidies are ready and currently awaiting legislative review and approval of this year's central government budget. If the budget is approved in mid to late August, online registration and lottery for the 'birthday accommodation grant' will open first, preparing for the full launch. The Administration is currently urging vendors to accelerate system activation and application interface setup, aiming for citizens to log in and use the subsidies smoothly by mid-September.

The Administration noted that based on past practical experience with domestic travel subsidies, since accommodation subsidies are directly returned to the public, a surge in booking and leave-taking is typically triggered once the program officially launches. In the past, related subsidy budgets were usually exhausted within less than three months. With the end of this year coinciding with the domestic travel peak season, it is expected that the full launch of the program will seamlessly connect with the domestic travel boom. The public is advised to continuously monitor official announcements and make reservations promptly once subsidies are available to successfully enjoy the benefits.

Subsidy Program Overview

Program Name | Subsidy Amount / Benefits | Key Conditions | Strategy Highlights ---|---|---|--- Weekday Accommodation Subsidy | Up to NT$2,000 | Limited to stays from Sunday to Thursday, must stay consecutively at the same legal accommodation. | First night NT$800 off, second night an additional NT$1,200 off—max savings with consecutive stays. Birthday Accommodation Grant | NT$1,200 accommodation credit | Lottery-based; 1,000 birthday persons of the month drawn monthly, 12,000 slots annually. | Can be stacked with weekday subsidy; winning birthday persons can save up to NT$3,200 with two consecutive weekday stays! Amusement Park Stay Bonus | One free entry | Present accommodation invoice/receipt from a legal accommodation on the same or next day during a weekday stay. | Accommodation directly gives a ticket! Applicable at 26 theme parks across Taiwan (e.g., Leofoo Village, Lihpao Land, Farglory Ocean Park, etc.). TaiwanPASS Weekday Edition | 40% off | NT$1,500 accommodation credit | Purchase designated transportation packages (including HSR, MRT, Taiwan Tourist Shuttle, etc.); choose one of two benefit plans. | Package includes HSR and MRT tickets, or alternatively receive a direct NT$1,500 weekday accommodation credit (each limited to 20,000 sets). Corporate Employee Group Travel | NT$20,000 per group | For corporate-organized group tours of 30+ people, minimum two days and one night, with weekends/holidays not exceeding one day in the itinerary. | Subsidy paid directly to the company to offset employee tour fees;承办 travel agencies also receive a NT$10,000 marketing incentive per group.

※ Note: Detailed program rules, implementation periods, and eligible accommodation lists are subject to the latest official announcements by government agencies and organizers.

2026 Tourism Administration Travel Subsidy 1: Consecutive Weekday Accommodation Subsidy

| Stay Type | First Night Discount | Second Night Discount | Total Discount | |---|---|---|---| | Same Accommodation (Mainland) | NT$800 | NT$1,200 | NT$2,000 | | Different Accommodations (Mainland) | NT$800 | NT$800 | NT$1,600 | | Same Accommodation (Outlying Islands) | NT$1,000 | NT$1,500 | NT$2,500 |

Subsidy Amount:

The Tourism Administration explained that the 2026 domestic travel weekday accommodation subsidy adopts a 'tiered' design, with different subsidy amounts depending on whether the stay is at the same or different accommodations, and whether on the mainland or outlying islands. Staying at a mainland accommodation from Sunday to Thursday, the first night is discounted by NT$800, and if staying consecutively at the same accommodation the second night, an additional NT$1,200 is deducted, with a maximum discount of NT$2,000 for two consecutive nights. If staying at different accommodations for two nights, each night is discounted by NT$800, totaling NT$1,600.

Eligible Period:

Weekdays from Sunday to Thursday (not applicable on national holidays or consecutive holidays).

Application Method:

The public must first register personal information on the official website and participate in the lottery. Upon receiving a winning notification, the accommodation fee can be deducted at check-in.

For travel to outlying islands such as Matsu, Penghu, Green Island, Orchid Island, Kinmen, and Xiaoliuqiu, the subsidy amount is higher than on the mainland: NT$1,000 for the first night, and if staying consecutively at the same accommodation the second night, an additional NT$1,500, for a maximum of NT$2,500.

However, when booking for the domestic travel weekday accommodation subsidy, reservations must be made directly through the hotel/motel's official website, by phone, or through a domestic travel agency. A legal accommodation's issued invoice or receipt must be provided during system registration to qualify for the discount. International online booking platforms such as Agoda, Booking.com, and Hotels.com are not eligible.

2026 Tourism Administration Travel Subsidy 2: Birthday Star Accommodation Credit

Eligibility:

The Tourism Administration will draw 1,000 birthday persons each month, each receiving a NT$1,200 birthday star accommodation credit. From September 1 to December 31, 2026, regardless of weekday or holiday, the credit can be used in the birth month and can be stacked with the weekday accommodation subsidy.

Amount Received:

That means, if one receives the birthday star accommodation credit and chooses to stay at a legal accommodation for two consecutive weekdays, the maximum subsidy for a mainland accommodation is NT$1,200 (birthday) + NT$800 (first night) + NT$1,200 (second night) = NT$3,200; for an outlying island accommodation, the maximum is NT$1,200 (birthday) + NT$1,000 (first night) + NT$1,500 (second night) = NT$3,700.

The birthday star accommodation credit uses a pre-registration and lottery system. After the official system opens, users must register on the official platform, log in to the 'Domestic Travel Subsidy Lottery Platform,' fill in basic information such as name, ID number, mobile number, and date of birth, and upload identification documents to complete real-name verification. The Tourism Administration will conduct a unified lottery on August 17, 2026. Winners will receive SMS and email electronic voucher notifications and can use the accommodation credit from September 1 to December 31, 2026.

2026 Tourism Administration Travel Subsidy 3: Free Amusement Park Entry with Accommodation

By staying at a legal accommodation anywhere in Taiwan during weekdays and presenting the accommodation invoice or receipt, visitors can enjoy free entry to 26 designated amusement parks across Taiwan:

Region | Partner Parks ---|--- Northern | Yunxian Recreation Park, Yehliu Ocean World, Little World Theme Park, Leofoo Village, Ding-Dong Science Theme Park, Wanrui Forest Recreation Park, Shangshun Leisure World, Xihu Resort Village, Huoyanshan Recreation Area Central | Lihpao Land, Dongshi Forest Recreation Area, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Typhoon Resort, 99 Peaks Animal Park, Shanlinxi Forest Ecological Resort, Janfusun Fancyworld Southern | Wanchi World, Liu Ying Jian Shan Pi Resort Village, 8 Great Forest Park, Dalueguan Theme Park, Xiaokending Resort Village, E-Da World Eastern | Farglory Ocean Park, Yi Garden Resort Village, Lüwu Japanese Theme Resort, Taitung Indigenous Applied Botanical Garden

2026 Tourism Administration Travel Subsidy 4: TaiwanPASS Discount

For travelers using public transportation, a limited TaiwanPASS Weekday Edition is offered (20,000 sets per plan, choose one):

Plan A: Transportation Discount Purchase designated TaiwanPASS transportation packages (integrating HSR, TRA, or MRT) for 40% off (each set around NT$1,000). Suitable for long-distance intercity travel, backpackers connecting attractions via public transit. Valid only on weekdays (Sunday to Thursday) and on designated cooperative routes.

Plan B: Accommodation Credit Bonus Purchase designated TaiwanPASS transportation package to receive an additional NT$1,500 weekday accommodation credit per room per night. Ideal for short-distance or self-driving travelers who prefer high-quality accommodations and value the lodging experience. Valid only for weekday (Sunday to Thursday) stays at cooperating legal accommodations, with one discount per room per night.

2026 Tourism Administration Travel Subsidy 5: Corporate Employee Group Travel Incentive

Eligibility:

The corporate employee group travel incentive must be handled by a travel agency. Each group must have at least 30 people, a minimum two-day, one-night itinerary, with holidays (Saturday, Sunday) not exceeding one day in the schedule.

Subsidy Amount:

Each company can apply for one group subsidy of NT$20,000 (directly offsetting tour fees); the承办 travel agency must submit company registration proof, employee roster, itinerary, and accommodation invoice to the Tourism Administration for disbursement; the承办 travel agency can also receive an additional NT$10,000 marketing incentive per group, with a maximum of 10 groups per agency.