Tourism Bureau Launches Travel Subsidy! Claim Up to NT$1,200 – Nationwide Online Registration Now Open

The Tourism Bureau announced today (20th) that its domestic travel subsidy program will launch on September 1, 2026, including NT$800 per person per night for weekday stays, NT$1,200 for the second consecutive night, and a NT$1,200 birthday stay allowance. Starting today, the public can register online for the weekday stay discount and birthday allowance lottery. Results will be announced on September 9, with subsidies available for use from September 10. The first five days of registration will be staggered by ID number endings. Lucky winners can combine both subsidies for a maximum benefit of NT$3,700 (NT$1,200 birthday allowance + NT$2,500 weekday stay discount). Below is a step-by-step guide to applying for the NT$1,200 birthday accommodation voucher.

2026 Tourism Bureau Domestic Travel Subsidy – Birthday Voucher Registration and Lottery Schedule Registration opens today and closes at 5:00 PM on September 8. Winners can check results starting September 9.

2026 Tourism Bureau Domestic Travel Subsidy – Birthday Voucher Amount Winners of the birthday voucher will receive a NT$1,200 subsidy.

2026 Tourism Bureau Domestic Travel Subsidy – Birthday Voucher Implementation Period Valid from September 10, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Can only be used from Sunday to Thursday, excluding national holidays and long weekends.

2026 Tourism Bureau Domestic Travel Subsidy – Birthday Voucher Eligibility Open to all individual domestic travelers who are nationals of Taiwan.

2026 Tourism Bureau Domestic Travel Subsidy – Birthday Voucher Lottery Process Applicants must register personal information on the dedicated section of the Taiwan Lodging Website. The Tourism Bureau will conduct a single lottery on September 9 to select 1,000 winners for each month from January to December. The subsidy can be used starting September 1.

2026 Tourism Bureau Birthday Voucher Travel Subsidy – Apply Now

2026 Tourism Bureau Domestic Travel Subsidy – Birthday Voucher Redemption Method Travelers must present their national ID card or health insurance card at check-in for identity verification to redeem the subsidy. The accommodation fee will be directly discounted on-site by the lodging provider. Travelers must obtain and retain a full-value invoice or receipt.

2026 Tourism Bureau Domestic Travel Subsidy – First 5 Days Registration Schedule August 20 (Thu): ID ending in 0, 1 August 21 (Fri): ID ending in 2, 3 August 22 (Sat): ID ending in 4, 5 August 23 (Sun): ID ending in 6, 7 August 24 (Mon): ID ending in 8, 9 August 25 (Tue) to end of weekday subsidy: Open to all

Usage Guidelines: Each national ID number can only participate once in the weekday stay subsidy and once in the birthday voucher program. Per room per night, only one weekday stay discount and one birthday voucher can be redeemed.

2026 Tourism Bureau Domestic Travel Subsidy – Birthday Voucher FAQ Q: Can one person participate in the lottery only once? A: Yes, each national ID number can participate only once in the weekday stay subsidy and once in the birthday voucher program.

Q: Can only the registrant use the voucher? A: Yes, the registrant must present their ID card or health insurance card at check-in.

Q: Can it be used at any lodging facility? Can I book through a booking platform? A: Only lodging facilities and booking platforms that have joined the program are eligible for redemption.

Q: Can I use e-commerce platforms or accommodation vouchers sold by lodging providers? A: Accommodation vouchers and other gift or service cards are not applicable.

Q: Can I use both the weekday subsidy and birthday voucher together? A: Yes, but only one instance of each subsidy per room per night. (The users do not need to be the same person).