僑務活動報名系統 Overseas Community Affairs Council, R.O.C. (TAIWAN)

English Teaching Volunteer Service Program for Overseas Youth 2026 SPONSORS Overseas Community Affairs Council, R.O.C. (TAIWAN) (OCAC) K-12 Education Administration, Ministry of Education (MOE) Hakka Affairs Council (HAC) Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) PROGRAM PERIOD The program will be held from July 4th to 31st, 2026, with 450 volunteers expected to be recruited. APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY 1."Compatriot youth": (1)Applicants should hold an i-Compatriot Card when applying for the program. Applicants must be in the 11th grade or above at the time of application and between the ages of 17 before November 30th, 2026 and 25 before July 4th, 2026 (Only those born from July 5th, 2001 to November 30th, 2009 are eligible, as shown on passport). *i-Compatriot Card website：https://icard.taiwan-world.net/tw/index *i-Compatriot Card service line and email：886-2-2327-2929；card@ocac.gov.tw *When applying for the i-Compatriot Card and registering in the OCAC activity registration website, applicants are advised to prioritize selecting the nearby OCAC office as the “Membership review unit”. *Inquiry website: https://gov.tw/iMc (Chinese)；https://gov.tw/kYY (English) *i-Compatriot Card service line and email：886-2-2327-2929；card@ocac.gov.tw (2)Applicants should live in an English speaking country (those not living in an English speaking country must be an English native speaker or provide proof of achieving higher than CEFR B2 level). Applicants must have basic communication skills in Mandarin. (3)Applicants who apply for this program as of Hakka origin must be recommended by Hakka association or groups in their place of overseas residence, and note their Hakka ancestral place in Taiwan when applying. (4)Applicants who have previously participated in the English Teaching Volunteer Service Program can apply again; however, those who have never participated in this program will be given the priority for admission. 2."Students recommended by the Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning (TCML) and Taiwanese Mandarin Teachers teaching in mainstream schools": (1Applicants are not required to possess the i-Compatriot Card. Other requirements are same as "Compatriot youth". (2)Applicants recommended by TCML have to submit the recommendation letter (in Chinese) provided by the teacher. (3)Each Taiwanese Mandarin Teacher teaching in mainstream schools is able to recommend 2 students, and the students must submit the recommendation letter (in Chinese) when applying for the program. (4)Please have the recommender write the recommendation letter in accordance with the “Guidelines for Writing Recommendation Letters.” Once completed, the recommender should send it directly to the following email address: ocactree@ocac.gov.tw. *Guidelines for Writing Recommendation Letters: To clearly identify the student being recommended, please include the following information: A. The region/country the student is from; B. The school the student is attending; C. The student's Chinese and English names; D. The reasons for recommending this student. To verify that the teacher is qualified to write the recommendation letter, the teacher should briefly describe their background and provide information that demonstrates their identity as a Taiwanese heritage Mandarin teacher. APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1.Application period: from November 25th ,2025 until March 1st ,2026 (Taiwan Standard Time, GMT+8). 2.Please apply for the program on the OCAC activity registration website (https://register.ocac.gov.tw/cht/index.php?/sign/2026summer) and upload the following documents as e-files to the  “document submission” column of the registration system. (1)Program Rules signed by the applicant and his/her parents. (Please sign in block letters in Chinese or English) (2)A photocopy of the passport or permanent residence certificate of the country of residence. (3)Self-introduction (please highlight personal characteristics, aptitudes and background, such as leadership in club activities, experience in teamwork and group life, education or teaching and social work expertise and volunteer experience, etc.), and attach a 1.5-inch bust photo taken within the last 6 months. Please refer to the self-introduction sample for reference. (4)One copy of results transcripts including all semester grades or evaluation results of off-campus learning above Grade 9. (5)Proof of volunteer work and other work or achievements, honors, deeds and qualifications(those submitting these documents with the application will be given priority; not mandatory if none). (6)Those not living in an English speaking country must be an English native speaker or provide proof of achieving higher than CEFR B2 level. (7)Recommendation letter from teachers (Compatriot youth applicants are not required). *The recommendation letter has to be sent by the teacher directly to OCAC’s email: ocactree@ocac.gov.tw with the subject line: “2026 Overseas Youth English Teaching Volunteer Service Program – Teacher Recommendation Letter.” 3.Admission notification will be announced on OCAC activity registration website before April 2nd, 2026, and the OCAC overseas offices will contact admitted volunteers to confirm participation before April 18th, 2026. The organizer will send the documents including information on airport pick-up survey to admitted volunteers around April 20th, 2026. Admitted volunteers must submit the following documents by May 10th, 2026 (Taiwan Standard Time, GMT+8). Failure to reply or upload the required documents on time will be regarded as giving up the right to participate: (1)Arrival flight information with a copy of purchased airline ticket (2)Health Certificate. (3)Copy of valid medical insurance (must cover overseas medical treatment). (4)Consent form for portrait rights and Pre-Departure Notice, signed by the applicant and his/her parents (sign in block letters in Chinese or English). *Contact information for OCAC overseas missions: https://gov.tw/iMc (Chinese)；https://gov.tw/kYY (English) ACTIVITY CONTENTS 1.First week: Teaching skill enhancement training. 2.Each participant will teach English at a junior high school or elementary school in Taiwan (Teaching time will be 8 hours a day Monday to Friday, participants must also attend all scheduled evening and weekend activities). 3.Fourth week (5-day): Taiwan tour (cultural and scenic spot visits.) PROGRAM FEES 1.For the entire duration of the program, the sponsors will pay for meals, accommodation, group transportation in Taiwan and administration expenses. The sponsors will also provide NT$4,000,000 accident insurance and NT$400,000 accident medical insurance. 2.The participant must pay the following expenses: (1)Round-trip air fares from the country of residence to Taiwan. (2)Personal medical expenses above insurance compensation. (3)Accommodation, transportation and other expenses if the participant arrives earlier or leaves later. (4)Other personal expenses. PASSPORT AND VISA The participant must have a passport with more than six months validity to be allowed entry into Taiwan. Different passports have different number of visa-exempt days. Visa Exempt Entry and Landing Visa are NOT applicable for any stay over 90 days. The participant should contact the nearest R.O.C. (Taiwan) Embassy, Mission or Cultural Office beforehand to apply for a suitable visa if you intend to stay for longer than 30 days. The OCAC and program organizer shall not be held responsible for any inconvenience caused if the participant's visa expires. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 1.During the program, accommodation is based on the principle of 4–6 people of the same sex sharing one room. 2.This program is international volunteer service in nature, not a pleasure visit. The program takes place during Taiwan’s summer, when the weather is hot and humid, and mosquitoes and insects may be common. The schools  involved may be in remote areas or lack teaching resources, with the living environment not up to the standard of the city. We hope volunteers can have an in-depth experience and merge into local life through teaching service and hope they can have a correct understanding of volunteer service. 3.The OCAC reserves the right to review, admit and allocate volunteers; after an admitted volunteer is allocated to a school, no request for change of school will be accepted. 4.Applicants who have special medical conditions (including heart problems, diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy, pregnancy, allergy, mental illness, etc.) that may affect their ability to serve are encouraged not to participate in this Program. The Organizer will not be liable for any situations arising from existing health conditions. 5.Adherence to the program regulations is required. All volunteers must complete English teaching program service unless this is prevented by health reasons or force majeure. Those who complete the full 3-week program and who submit a report on their thoughts and experiences before the activity ends and who have not violated the rules of the undertaking unit or the school where they volunteered will be given an 80-hour English-Chinese service certificate. Any participant who violates these rules and regulations can be subject to probation and permanent expulsion from the Program. The Organizer and schools reserve the right to inform the parents, guardians, and/or relatives of the participant-in question if such circumstances occur. For any doubts about registration, the Chinese prospectus and the OCAC's explanations shall take precedence. *It is recommended to use a personal computer (desktop) for registration to avoid situations where the use of a mobile phone or tablet may cause incomplete data transmission.

1.Objectives: To enhance the knowledge and understanding of Taiwan's development situation and to promote interaction between young people in Taiwan and participants from overseas so the latter become a new force in their overseas compatriot societies when they return home, to promote exchange and contacts between Taiwan and their home countries. 2.Activity period:  January 6-26, 2026. 3.Eligibility: (1)Young people aged 16 to under 25 (as shown on passport), age calculated to the start date of the session enrolled for, currently residing outside of Taiwan,currently residing in the Southern Hemisphere and Asia (except for countries with specialized sessions, such as Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.) In good academic standing and health, holding an I-Compatriot Card, holding a passport of country of residence or Overseas Compatriot Identity Endorsement, adaptable to group life during the study program, are willing to share images and videos on their own social media during the study program and of Chinese/Taiwanese descent are eligible to apply. (2)Non overseas compatriot or foreign students of Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning (TCML) and overseas mainstream school. 1.)TCML can recommend any ethnicity under the age of 25 (recommendation letter from a teacher must be submitted when registering). 2.)Taiwanese Mandarin teachers in mainstream schools in Europe can recommend two young people of any ethnicity who meet the age requirement for participation (recommendation letter from a teacher must be submitted when registering). 4.Activities: (1)National situation and culture courses: national situation, economy, education, life in Taiwan and culture. (2)Tours of government, economic, and cultural institutions: Visits to the Office of the President, museums, cultural parks and creative industry parks. (3)Industry visits: Visits Trusted Industry Sectors, namely semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications. (4)Visits to Taiwan's ecological environment, national parks, historical monuments, and distinctive scenic spots. (5)Visit to university campuses and interaction with students. 5.Registration procedure and time limit: (1)The registration period for each session: From now until October 31, 2025 or all places are taken. (2)Registration process: 1.) Registration method:register online. 2.) Applicant registration information will be reviewed in two stages; in the first stage, initial review will be conducted by an ROC overseas unit (in places without OCAC staff, initial review will be conducted by the OCAC directly). Stage 2 reviewwill be a final review conducted by the OCAC, with reviews carried out in batches. Admission results will be formally sent to the respective overseas missions and overseas cultural and educational centers for notification to the applicants. Applicants may also check the results on the "OCAC Activity Registration System" after the application deadline. (3)Entry visa: Applicants should submit all documents required and apply for their own Taiwan entry visa. 6.Number of participants to be enrolled: 70 7.Registration : (1)Registration time and place: Please see the instructions in the admission notification. (2)At time of registration, the participant shall pay the self-paid amount due, hand over their passport, and receive their participant ID card, participant handbook, and dormitory room assignment. (3)Fees: 1.)Paid by the participant: i.)Self-paid fee: NT$ 32,613/person, to be paid to the undertaking unit on registration. No refund for early withdrawal. ii.)Personal return air ticket, visa fee, luggage transportation fee, spending money and personal expenditure. iii.)Fee for medical insurance taken out in country of residence. iv.)Personal medical fees, compensation for damage caused through personal factor (parents bear joint responsibility) during the activity. v.)Accommodation and other expenses arising from early arrival in or delayed departure from Taiwan. 2.)Fees subsidized by the OCAC: NT$21,742/person, including teaching,teaching material, visits, food and accommodation, transportation,administration and other expenses. 8.Important Notices: (1) During the program, the participants must abide by all rules and regulations and comply with group disciplinary rules. Serious violations can result in expulsion by the OCAC, to which student and parents should not object to, nor should return of expenses for joining this program that have already been paid be demanded. (2)The participants must arrange for medical insurance in their country of residence prior to arrival. Should medical treatment be necessary for the participant during the program for a sudden illness or recurrence of chronic symptoms, any related medical fees shall be paid by the participant(s); neither the participants nor their parents may make any claim for compensation to OCAC or the undertaking unit. (3)Those with special medical conditions (such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, mental illness, epilepsy, infectious disease, or pregnancy) that might affect normal participation should not enroll for the program. Otherwise, the participants will be solely responsible for any incidents arising from preexisting health conditions and there will be no connection to the organizer or undertaking unit. (4)Those with a prior record of drug abuse, criminal activity, or bad behavior will not be allowed to enroll. (5)The participants’ luggage should be simple and easy to carry and should not contain any banned articles or products made from protected animal species; please adhere to customs regulations. (6) Each participant should arrive in Taiwan and depart on the stipulated date. All expenses for early arrival or late departure caused by seat or other factors shall be borne by the participants: transportation arrangements for delayed arrivals or early departures may be assisted by the organizing unit; however, all related costs shall be borne by the participant. (7)After the activity ends and the participants should return to their place of residence, they cannot, for any reason, apply to remain to in Taiwan for further study or live as an overseas compatriot student or overseas student. (8)The participants should take part in the activity in full and must not leave midway. In the event of special circumstances requiring early departure, the participant(s) parent should submit a request detailing the situation; this will be passed by an overseas office or culture center to the OCAC for review; after OCAC approval and notification of the undertaking unit, the procedure for early departure will be handled, upon completion of which the participant(s) can leave; otherwise, all consequences will be the responsibility of participant(s) and will have no connection to the OCAC or the undertaking unit. (9) To ensure that opportunities to participate are distributed fairly, those who have never been to Taiwan to take part in this activity will be given enrollment priority.If two or more individuals from the same household apply at the same time, only one will be accepted in principle, and the others will be placed on the waiting list. However, this restriction does not apply to multiples (e.g., twins or triplets). The OCAC reserves the right to make the final decision on admission based on resource allocation, available spots, and the overall effectiveness of the program. (10)The participants should bring suitable clothes, casual clothes, leather shoes and trainers to meet the needs of different occasions. (11) OCAC reserves the right to decide whether to proceed or not depending on the registration status of the session and other factors；Please do not purchase flight tickets before receiving official confirmation of acceptance. If the program is canceled, the OCAC will not reimburse any expenses incurred, including flight tickets purchased in advance.  

1.Objectives: To enhance the knowledge and understanding of Taiwan's development situation and to promote interaction between young people in Taiwan and participants from overseas so the latter become a new force in their overseas compatriot societies when they return home, to promote exchange and contacts between Taiwan and their home countries. 2.Activity period:  January 6-26, 2026. 3.Eligibility: (1)Young people aged 16 to under 25 (as shown on passport), age calculated to the start date of the session enrolled for, currently residing outside of Taiwan,currently residing in the Southern Hemisphere and Asia (except for countries with specialized sessions, such as Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.) In good academic standing and health, holding an I-Compatriot Card, holding a passport of country of residence or Overseas Compatriot Identity Endorsement, adaptable to group life during the study program, are willing to share images and videos on their own social media during the study program and of Chinese/Taiwanese descent are eligible to apply. (2)Non overseas compatriot or foreign students of Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning (TCML) and overseas mainstream school. 1.)TCML can recommend any ethnicity under the age of 25 (recommendation letter from a teacher must be submitted when registering). 2.)Taiwanese Mandarin teachers in mainstream schools in Europe can recommend two young people of any ethnicity who meet the age requirement for participation (recommendation letter from a teacher must be submitted when registering). 4.Activities: (1)National situation and culture courses: national situation, economy, education, life in Taiwan and culture. (2)Tours of government, economic, and cultural institutions: Visits to the Office of the President, museums, cultural parks and creative industry parks. (3)Industry visits: Visits Trusted Industry Sectors, namely semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications. (4)Visits to Taiwan's ecological environment, national parks, historical monuments, and distinctive scenic spots. (5)Visit to university campuses and interaction with students. 5.Registration procedure and time limit: (1)The registration period for each session: From now until October 31, 2025 or all places are taken. (2)Registration process: 1.) Registration method:register online. 2.) Applicant registration information will be reviewed in two stages; in the first stage, initial review will be conducted by an ROC overseas unit (in places without OCAC staff, initial review will be conducted by the OCAC directly). Stage 2 reviewwill be a final review conducted by the OCAC, with reviews carried out in batches. Admission results will be formally sent to the respective overseas missions and overseas cultural and educational centers for notification to the applicants. Applicants may also check the results on the "OCAC Activity Registration System" after the application deadline. (3)Entry visa: Applicants should submit all documents required and apply for their own Taiwan entry visa. 6.Number of participants to be enrolled: 70 7.Registration : (1)Registration time and place: Please see the instructions in the admission notification. (2)At time of registration, the participant shall pay the self-paid amount due, hand over their passport, and receive their participant ID card, participant handbook, and dormitory room assignment. (3)Fees: 1.)Paid by the participant: i.)Self-paid fee: NT$ 32,613/person, to be paid to the undertaking unit on registration. No refund for early withdrawal. ii.)Personal return air ticket, visa fee, luggage transportation fee, spending money and personal expenditure. iii.)Fee for medical insurance taken out in country of residence. iv.)Personal medical fees, compensation for damage caused through personal factor (parents bear joint responsibility) during the activity. v.)Accommodation and other expenses arising from early arrival in or delayed departure from Taiwan. 2.)Fees subsidized by the OCAC: NT$21,742/person, including teaching,teaching material, visits, food and accommodation, transportation,administration and other expenses. 8.Important Notices: (1) During the program, the participants must abide by all rules and regulations and comply with group disciplinary rules. Serious violations can result in expulsion by the OCAC, to which student and parents should not object to, nor should return of expenses for joining this program that have already been paid be demanded. (2)The participants must arrange for medical insurance in their country of residence prior to arrival. Should medical treatment be necessary for the participant during the program for a sudden illness or recurrence of chronic symptoms, any related medical fees shall be paid by the participant(s); neither the participants nor their parents may make any claim for compensation to OCAC or the undertaking unit. (3)Those with special medical conditions (such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, mental illness, epilepsy, infectious disease, or pregnancy) that might affect normal participation should not enroll for the program. Otherwise, the participants will be solely responsible for any incidents arising from preexisting health conditions and there will be no connection to the organizer or undertaking unit. (4)Those with a prior record of drug abuse, criminal activity, or bad behavior will not be allowed to enroll. (5)The participants’ luggage should be simple and easy to carry and should not contain any banned articles or products made from protected animal species; please adhere to customs regulations. (6) Each participant should arrive in Taiwan and depart on the stipulated date. All expenses for early arrival or late departure caused by seat or other factors shall be borne by the participants: transportation arrangements for delayed arrivals or early departures may be assisted by the organizing unit; however, all related costs shall be borne by the participant. (7)After the activity ends and the participants should return to their place of residence, they cannot, for any reason, apply to remain to in Taiwan for further study or live as an overseas compatriot student or overseas student. (8)The participants should take part in the activity in full and must not leave midway. In the event of special circumstances requiring early departure, the participant(s) parent should submit a request detailing the situation; this will be passed by an overseas office or culture center to the OCAC for review; after OCAC approval and notification of the undertaking unit, the procedure for early departure will be handled, upon completion of which the participant(s) can leave; otherwise, all consequences will be the responsibility of participant(s) and will have no connection to the OCAC or the undertaking unit. (9) To ensure that opportunities to participate are distributed fairly, those who have never been to Taiwan to take part in this activity will be given enrollment priority.If two or more individuals from the same household apply at the same time, only one will be accepted in principle, and the others will be placed on the waiting list. However, this restriction does not apply to multiples (e.g., twins or triplets). The OCAC reserves the right to make the final decision on admission based on resource allocation, available spots, and the overall effectiveness of the program. (10)The participants should bring suitable clothes, casual clothes, leather shoes and trainers to meet the needs of different occasions. (11) OCAC reserves the right to decide whether to proceed or not depending on the registration status of the session and other factors；Please do not purchase flight tickets before receiving official confirmation of acceptance. If the program is canceled, the OCAC will not reimburse any expenses incurred, including flight tickets purchased in advance.  

1.Objectives: To enhance the knowledge and understanding of Taiwan's development situation and to promote interaction between young people in Taiwan and participants from overseas so the latter become a new force in their overseas compatriot societies when they return home, to promote exchange and contacts between Taiwan and their home countries. 2.Activity period:  January 5-18, 2026. 3.Eligibility: (1)Young people aged 16 to under 25 (as shown on passport), age calculated to the start date of the session enrolled for, currently residing outside of Taiwan,currently residing in the Southern Hemisphere . In good academic standing and health, holding an I-Compatriot Card, holding a passport of country of residence or Overseas Compatriot Identity Endorsement, adaptable to group life during the study program, are willing to share images and videos on their own social media during the study program and of Chinese/Taiwanese descent are eligible to apply. (2)Non overseas compatriot or foreign students of Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning (TCML) and overseas mainstream school. 1.)TCML can recommend any ethnicity under the age of 25 (recommendation letter from a teacher must be submitted when registering). 2.)Taiwanese Mandarin teachers in mainstream schools in Europe can recommend two young people of any ethnicity who meet the age requirement for participation (recommendation letter from a teacher must be submitted when registering). 4.Activities: (1)National situation and culture courses: national situation, economy, education, life in Taiwan and culture. (2)Tours of government, economic, and cultural institutions: Visits to the Office of the President, museums, cultural parks and creative industry parks. (3)Industry visits: Visits Trusted Industry Sectors, namely semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications. (4)Visits to Taiwan's ecological environment, national parks, historical monuments, and distinctive scenic spots. (5)Visit to university campuses and interaction with students. 5.Registration procedure and time limit: (1)The registration period for each session: From now until December 15, 2025 or all places are taken. (2)Registration process: 1.) Registration method: register online, please go to the OCAC Activity Registration System to register (website: https://register.ocac.gov.tw/). 2.) Applicant registration information will be reviewed in two stages; in the first stage, initial review will be conducted by an ROC overseas unit (in places without OCAC staff, initial review will be conducted by the OCAC directly). Stage 2 reviewwill be a final review conducted by the OCAC, with reviews carried out in batches. Admission results will be formally sent to the respective overseas missions and overseas cultural and educational centers for notification to the applicants. Applicants may also check the results on the "OCAC Activity Registration System" after the application deadline. (3)Entry visa: Applicants should submit all documents required and apply for their own Taiwan entry visa. 6.Number of participants to be enrolled: 40 7.Registration : (1)Registration time and place: Please see the instructions in the admission notification. (2)At time of registration, the participant shall pay the self-paid amount due, hand over their passport, and receive their participant ID card, participant handbook, and dormitory room assignment. (3)Fees: 1.)Paid by the participant: i.)Self-paid fee: NT$21,465/person,to be paid to the undertaking unit on registration. No refund for early withdrawal. ii.)Personal return air ticket, visa fee, luggage transportation fee, spending money and personal expenditure. iii.)Fee for medical insurance taken out in country of residence. iv.)Personal medical fees, compensation for damage caused through personal factor (parents bear joint responsibility) during the activity. v.)Accommodation and other expenses arising from early arrival in or delayed departure from Taiwan. 2.)Fees subsidized by the OCAC:  NT$14,310/person, including teaching,teaching material, visits, food and accommodation, transportation,administration and other expenses. 8.Important Notices: (1) During the program, the participants must abide by all rules and regulations and comply with group disciplinary rules. Serious violations can result in expulsion by the OCAC, to which student and parents should not object to, nor should return of expenses for joining this program that have already been paid be demanded. (2)The participants must arrange for medical insurance in their country of residence prior to arrival. Should medical treatment be necessary for the participant during the program for a sudden illness or recurrence of chronic symptoms, any related medical fees shall be paid by the participant(s); neither the participants nor their parents may make any claim for compensation to OCAC or the undertaking unit. (3)Those with special medical conditions (such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, mental illness, epilepsy, infectious disease, or pregnancy) that might affect normal participation should not enroll for the program. Otherwise, the participants will be solely responsible for any incidents arising from preexisting health conditions and there will be no connection to the organizer or undertaking unit. (4)Those with a prior record of drug abuse, criminal activity, or bad behavior will not be allowed to enroll. (5)The participants’ luggage should be simple and easy to carry and should not contain any banned articles or products made from protected animal species; please adhere to customs regulations. (6) Each participant should arrive in Taiwan and depart on the stipulated date. All expenses for early arrival or late departure caused by seat or other factors shall be borne by the participants: transportation arrangements for delayed arrivals or early departures may be assisted by the organizing unit; however, all related costs shall be borne by the participant. (7)After the activity ends and the participants should return to their place of residence, they cannot, for any reason, apply to remain to in Taiwan for further study or live as an overseas compatriot student or overseas student. (8)The participants should take part in the activity in full and must not leave midway. In the event of special circumstances requiring early departure, the participant(s) parent should submit a request detailing the situation; this will be passed by an overseas office or culture center to the OCAC for review; after OCAC approval and notification of the undertaking unit, the procedure for early departure will be handled, upon completion of which the participant(s) can leave; otherwise, all consequences will be the responsibility of participant(s) and will have no connection to the OCAC or the undertaking unit. (9) To ensure that opportunities to participate are distributed fairly, those who have never been to Taiwan to take part in this activity will be given enrollment priority.If two or more individuals from the same household apply at the same time, only one will be accepted in principle, and the others will be placed on the waiting list. However, this restriction does not apply to multiples (e.g., twins or triplets). The OCAC reserves the right to make the final decision on admission based on resource allocation, available spots, and the overall effectiveness of the program. (10)The participants should bring suitable clothes, casual clothes, leather shoes and trainers to meet the needs of different occasions. (11) OCAC reserves the right to decide whether to proceed or not depending on the registration status of the session and other factors；Please do not purchase flight tickets before receiving official confirmation of acceptance. If the program is canceled, the OCAC will not reimburse any expenses incurred, including flight tickets purchased in advance.

2025 Overseas Youth Taiwan Study Tour  Admission Introduction 1.Objectives: To enhance the knowledge and understanding of Taiwan’s development situation and to promote interaction between young people in Taiwan and participants from overseas so the latter become a new force in their overseas compatriot societies when they return home, to promote exchange and contacts between Taiwan and their home countries. 2.Activity period: each session lasts 2 weeks (1)Southern Hemisphere session: Jan 7-20 ,2025(Event completed). (2)Philippines session: June 14-27,2025. (3)Indonesia session: June 22-July 5,2025. (4)Eurasian and Canada session: August 1-14 ,2025. (5)Southern Hemisphere and Asia session: December 21,2025-January 3,2026 3.Eligibility: (1)Young people aged 16 to under 25 (as shown on passport), age calculated to the start date of the session enrolled for, currently residing outside of Taiwan, in good academic standing and health, holding an I-Compatriot Card, holding a passport of country of residence or Overseas Compatriot Identity Endorsement, adaptable to group life during the study program, are willing to share images and videos on their own social media during the study program and of Chinese/Taiwanese descent are eligible to apply. (2)Non overseas compatriot or foreign students of Taiwan Centers for Mandarin Learning (TCML) and overseas mainstream school. TCML can recommend any ethnicity under the age of 25 (recommendation letter from a teacher must be submitted when registering). Taiwanese Mandarin teachers in mainstream schools in Europe can recommend two young people of any ethnicity who meet the age requirement for participation (recommendation letter from a teacher must be submitted when registering). 4.Activities: (1)National situation and culture courses: national situation, economy, education, life in Taiwan and culture. (2)Tours of government, economic, and cultural institutions: Visits to the Office of the President, museums, cultural parks and creative industry parks. (3)Industry visits: Visits Trusted Industry Sectors, namely semiconductors, AI, military, security and surveillance, and next-generation communications (4)Visits to Taiwan's ecological environment, national parks, historical monuments, and distinctive scenic spots. (5)Visit to university campuses and interaction with students. (6)Social media marketing course. 5.Registration procedure and time limit: (1)The registration period for each session: 1.) Southern Hemisphere session: August 1 until November 15, 2024 or all places are taken. 2.) Philippines session: February 1 until May 3, 2025 or all places are taken. 3.) Indonesia session: February 8 until May 10, 2025 or all places are taken. 4.) Eurasian and Canada session: April 1 until July 5, 2025or all places are taken. 5.) Southern Hemisphere and Asia session: March until November 1, 2025 or all places are taken. (2)Registration process: 1.) Registration method: Session1、4、5 : register online, please go to the OCAC Activity Registration System to register (website: http://register.ocac.gov.tw/). Session2、3: please contact nearby TECRO/TECO office or Culture Center of OCAC for more information. 2.) Applicant registration information will be reviewed in two stages; in the first stage, initial review will be conducted by an ROC overseas unit (in places without OCAC staff, initial review will be conducted by the OCAC directly). Stage 2 review will be conducted by the OCAC with review carried out in order of registration. ROC overseas missions and culture centers will regularly be informed of the review results and they will also be posted on the OCAC Activity Registration System. (3)Entry visa: Applicants should submit all documents required and apply for their own Taiwan entry visa. 6.Number of participants to be enrolled: (1)Southern Hemisphere session:70 (registration has ended) (2)Philippines session:180 (3)Indonesia session:150 (4)Eurasian and Canada session: 80 (5)Southern Hemisphere and Asia session:190 7.Registration (1)Registration time and place: Please see the instructions in the notification. (2)At time of registration, the participant shall pay the self-paid amount due, hand over their passport, and receive their participant ID card, participant handbook, and dormitory room assignment. (3)Fees: Paid by the participant: Self-paid fee: NT$ 17,400/person, to be paid to the undertaking unit on registration. No refund for early withdrawal.  Personal return air ticket, visa fee, luggage transportation fee, spending money and personal expenditure. Fee for medical insurance taken out in country of residence Personal medical fees, compensation for damage caused through personal factor (parents bear joint responsibility) during the activity. Accommodation and other expenses arising from early arrival in or delayed departure from Taiwan. Fees subsidized by the OCAC: NT$11,600/person, including teaching, teaching material, visits, food and accommodation, transportation, administration andother expenses. 8.Important Notices: (1)During the program, the participants must abide by all rules and regulations and comply with group disciplinary rules. Serious violations can result in expulsion by the OCAC, to which participant and parents should not object to, nor should return of expenses for joining this program that have already been paid be demanded. (2)The participants must arrange for medical insurance in their country of residence prior to arrival. Should medical treatment be necessary for the participant during the program for a sudden illness or recurrence of chronic symptoms, any related medical fees shall be paid by the participant(s); neither the participants nor their parents may make any claim for compensation to OCAC or the undertaking unit (3)Those with special medical conditions (such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, mental illness, epilepsy, infectious disease, or pregnancy) that might affect normal participation should not enroll for the program. Otherwise, the participants will be solely responsible for any incidents arising from preexisting health conditions and there will be no connection to the organizer or undertaking unit. (4)Those with a prior record of drug abuse, criminal activity, or bad behavior will not be allowed to enroll. (5)The participants’ luggage should be simple and easy to carry and should not contain any banned articles or products made from protected animal species; please adhere to customs regulations. (6)Each participant should arrive in Taiwan and depart on the stipulated date. All expenses for early arrival or late departure caused by seat or other factors shall be borne by the participants. (7)After the activity ends and the participants should return to their place of residence, they cannot, for any reason, apply to remain to in Taiwan for further study or live as an overseas compatriot student or overseas student. (8)The participants should take part in the activity in full and must not leave midway. In the event of special circumstances requiring early departure, the participant(s) parent should submit a request detailing the situation; this will be passed by an overseas office or culture center to the OCAC for review; after OCAC approval and notification of the undertaking unit, the procedure for early departure will be handled, upon completion of which the participant(s) can leave; otherwise, all consequences will be the responsibility of participant(s) and will have no connection to the OCAC or the undertaking unit. (9)To ensure that opportunities to participate are distributed fairly, those who have never been to Taiwan to take part in this activity will be given enrollment priority. (10)The participants should bring suitable clothes, casual clothes, leather shoes and trainers to meet the needs of different occasions. (11)OCAC reserves the right to decide whether to proceed or not depending on the registration status of the session and other factors.