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Nantou County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Nantou County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$24,000, to encourage childbirth.
Chiayi City Birth Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Chiayi City can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$24,000, to encourage childbirth.
Chiayi County Birth Allowance
Families with newborns registered in Chiayi County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$18,000, to encourage childbirth.
Keelung City Birth Allowance
Families with newborns registered in Keelung City can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$20,000, to encourage childbirth.
Yilan County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Yilan County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$20,000, to encourage childbirth.
Pingtung County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Pingtung County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$24,000, to encourage childbirth.
Changhua County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Changhua County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$24,000, to encourage childbirth.
Hsinchu City Birth Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Hsinchu City can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$30,000, to encourage childbirth.
Hsinchu County Birth Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Hsinchu County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$24,000, to encourage childbirth.
Taoyuan City Birth Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Taoyuan City can receive a birth subsidy of up to NT$60,000 — one of the highest among Taiwan's six special municipalities — with amounts increasing by birth order.
Penghu County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Penghu County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$15,000, to encourage childbirth.
Maternity allowance
After a newborn is born, the recipient can apply for a maternity allowance from the county or city where the recipient's household registration is located. The amount varies from county to city, ranging from approximately 10,000 to 30,000 yuan (one-time payment).
Taichung City Birth Incentive Payment
Families with newborns registered in Taichung City can apply for a birth incentive payment to encourage having children and support families with initial childcare costs, with amounts increasing by birth order.
Taipei City Birth Incentive Payment
Families with newborns registered in Taipei City can receive a one-time birth incentive payment — NT$20,000 for the 1st child, NT$30,000 for the 2nd, and NT$50,000 for the 3rd or higher, encouraging residents to have children.
Tainan City Birth Incentive Payment
Families with newborns registered in Tainan City can apply for a birth incentive payment of up to NT$50,000 for the 3rd child or more — one of the more generous municipalities for encouraging larger families.
Taitung County Birth Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Taitung County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$18,000, to encourage childbirth.
Hualien County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Hualien County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$18,000, to encourage childbirth.
Miaoli County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Miaoli County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$18,000, to encourage childbirth.
Lianjiang County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Lienchiang County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$15,000, to encourage childbirth.
Kinmen County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Kinmen County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$15,000, to encourage childbirth.
Yunlin County Maternity Subsidy
Families with newborns registered in Yunlin County can apply for a birth subsidy, a one-time cash reward of up to NT$18,000, to encourage childbirth.
Kaohsiung 'Smooth Pregnancy' Prenatal Taxi Voucher
Pregnant women and new mothers registered in Kaohsiung City can receive NT$9,000 in taxi vouchers ('Good Luck Coins') for rides to medical facilities — up to 36 trips at NT$250 per trip, valid for one year.
Kaohsiung City Birth Incentive Payment
Families with newborns registered in Kaohsiung City can receive a one-time birth incentive payment based on birth order, up to NT$50,000 for the 3rd child or more. Can be combined with the Kaohsiung prenatal taxi subsidy (好孕行得通).
Public kindergarten tuition fee reduction
Children aged 3-6 attending public kindergartens enjoy significant tuition reductions, with out-of-pocket expenses of approximately 1,000 to 3,000 yuan per semester.
台中市生育津貼 (愛胎萬計畫)
設籍台中市滿180天，第1、2胎2萬，第3胎3萬，第4胎4萬。
台北市生育獎勵金 (2026)
設籍台北市滿6個月，第1胎4萬、第2胎4.5萬、第3胎以上5萬。
新北市生育獎勵金 (2026新制)
設籍新北市滿10個月，第1胎4萬、第2胎4.5萬、第3胎以上5萬。
Subsidies for Quasi-Public Kindergartens
Children attending quasi-public kindergartens that have contracts with the government can receive a monthly subsidy, with parents paying approximately 3,000 to 6,000 yuan out of pocket, which is far lower than that of typical private kindergartens.
Childcare allowance
Children under 5 years old who do not use public or quasi-public childcare services can receive a childcare allowance of up to NT$5,000 per month.
Childcare subsidies (quasi-public)
Parents can receive a maximum monthly subsidy of NT$8,500 for sending their children to quasi-public childcare centers or home-based caregivers, thus alleviating the burden of childcare for parents.
College Disadvantaged Financial Aid
Annual subsidy of NT$5k-35k for students from low-income families.
Student Loan Interest Subsidy
Government covers 100% of student loan interest during studies.
Overseas Empowerment Program for New Immigrants and Their Children (Fully Subsidized)
New immigrants and their children will receive full subsidies for returning to their country of origin for more than 7 days during long holidays for cultural exploration, mother tongue learning, or corporate internships, with a maximum subsidy of NT$100,000.
Scholarships and grants for new immigrants and their children
To encourage new immigrants and their children to study hard and alleviate their family's financial burden, scholarships for outstanding students and grants for students from impoverished families are provided, with a maximum subsidy of 8,000 yuan.
Digital Literacy Enhancement Program for New Immigrants (Free Courses)
We offer 20 hours of free digital courses covering tablet operation, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and online service application. This aims to bridge the digital gap for new immigrants.
Chinese Language Learning Class for New Immigrants
The course is completely free, including the cost of course materials. Participants who complete the course and attend at least two-thirds of the sessions will receive a certificate of completion to help them integrate into Taiwanese society more quickly.
Private College Tuition Reduction
Annual reduction of NT$35k for students attending private colleges.
High School Tuition Waiver
Universal tuition waiver for all high school and vocational students.
[Complete Guide to Self-Help During Unemployment] The Golden 6 Months After Involuntary Resignation and the Process of Receiving Payments
What to do if you are unfortunately laid off? This guide teaches you how to apply for unemployment benefits, receive free vocational training allowances, get early employment bonuses, and analyzes the rights of migrant workers and new immigrants facing involuntary layoffs.
1955 Foreign Workers' Advisory and Protection Hotline
A 24-hour free service hotline provides assistance with migrant worker wage disputes, occupational accidents, personal safety, and escape and asylum cases, and supports multilingual services including Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, and English.
Employment Promotion Subsidies for Middle-Aged and Older Workers
Job seekers aged 45 and above are supported by multiple subsidies: employers who hire them can receive a wage subsidy; workers themselves may also access relocation allowances and cross-city employment benefits to help them re-enter the workforce.
Subsidy for direct hiring of foreign caregivers
Families hiring foreign caregivers can now opt for direct hiring. They can apply for services from the Direct Hiring Joint Service Centre, which waives intermediary fees and provides free matching and document processing services from the government.
Free legal aid for foreign migrant workers
Migrant workers in Taiwan who encounter issues such as wage disputes, occupational injuries, wrongful dismissal, or personal safety problems can apply to the Legal Aid Foundation for free legal consultation or litigation representation — without any fees.
Subsidy for regular health check-ups for foreign migrant workers
For migrant workers legally employed in Taiwan, their employers are legally required to cover the cost of annual health checkups. If an employer illegally shifts the cost to the migrant worker, the worker can apply for a refund and file a complaint with the competent authority.
Mandatory savings refund for foreign migrant workers
Some employers or intermediaries arrange mandatory savings for migrant workers in accordance with contracts. When the contract expires or is terminated early, the migrant workers have the right to withdraw all savings and interest, and the employers may not arbitrarily withhold them.
Unemployment Benefit
60% of average insured salary for 6 months for involuntary termination.
Early Re-employment Incentive
50% of remaining unemployment benefits if re-employed for 3+ months.
Free legal aid for new immigrants
New immigrants in Taiwan (foreign nationals or spouses from mainland China) who encounter domestic violence, marriage disputes, divorce, child custody issues, or residency disputes can apply to the Legal Aid Foundation for free legal consultation or litigation representation — without any fees.
Incentive for new immigrants obtaining technical certification
New immigrants are encouraged to obtain national-level technical skill certificates to improve their professional skills. A reward of NT$2,000-4,000 is given for Level C certification, and NT$4,000-8,000 for Level B certification.
Micro-enterprise loans for new residents
New residents in Taiwan (foreign nationals or spouses from mainland China) who intend to start a business can apply for the government-provided micro-entrepreneurship Phoenix Loan, with a maximum of NT$2 million, an annual interest rate of approximately 1.5%, and no collateral required.
New immigrants' vocational training living allowance
A living allowance of NT$12,000 per month will be provided to unemployed new immigrants during their vocational training period, for a maximum of 6 months, to help them acquire professional skills with peace of mind.
Occupational injury compensation (applicable to migrant workers)
Migrant workers who are injured, become ill, or die in the course of their work in Taiwan can apply for medical subsidies, injury and illness benefits, disability benefits, or death benefits under the labor insurance scheme, and their employers are also liable for compensation.
Vocational Training Allowance
60% of average insured salary during full-time vocational training.
Youth Job Search Allowance
NT$6,000/mo for youth (15-29) searching for first job, max NT$18k.
Prenatal checkup subsidy for new immigrants (during the period when they are not covered by health insurance)
For new immigrant pregnant women who have not yet joined the National Health Insurance, the cost of 14 prenatal check-ups, ultrasounds and screenings will be fully subsidized, in accordance with the National Health Insurance reimbursement standards.
[2026 Latest] Complete Guide to Applying for the 30 Billion Yuan Rental Subsidy and Avoiding Pitfalls
A must-read guide for rent subsidy application beginners. It details eligibility requirements, the additional subsidy mechanism for new residents, and provides comprehensive solutions and communication strategies for "what to do if your landlord doesn't file your taxes."
台北市青年加碼租金補貼 (近期截止測試)
針對台北市青年之加碼補貼，即將截止申請。
Social Housing Application
Government-built or government-acquired social housing is rented to qualifying low-income and general households at below-market rents to address housing needs.
Rent subsidy
Eligible rental households can receive a subsidy of up to 6,000 yuan per month to alleviate their housing burden.
Home Purchase Loan Interest Subsidy
The government subsidizes mortgage interest for households without their own home who wish to purchase a residence, offering below-market interest rates to reduce monthly repayment pressure.
Youth rent subsidy
Young people aged 18 to 40 can receive a monthly housing subsidy of up to NT$4,500 to alleviate the housing pressure on them as they enter the workforce.
Educational subsidies for children of new immigrants
Children of new immigrants (foreign nationals or spouses from mainland China) attending elementary, junior high, or high school can apply for tuition and miscellaneous fee subsidies and additional educational resources provided by various counties and cities to help them integrate into school life.
Emergency relief fund for new immigrants
New residents in Taiwan (foreign nationals or spouses from mainland China) who encounter major emergencies (illness, domestic violence, unemployment, natural disasters, etc.) can apply for emergency relief funds from the social affairs bureau of their registered residence county or city, which can reach up to tens of thousands of NT dollars.
New immigrant adaptation guidance course (free)
The National Immigration Agency provides free life adaptation guidance courses for foreign spouses and new immigrants in Taiwan, covering topics such as Taiwanese culture, legal knowledge, language learning, health, and employment, to help them integrate into life in Taiwan.
New immigrant interpreter dispatch service
Free professional interpreters are provided to assist new residents with communication in public spaces such as medical facilities, judicial offices, administrative offices, and schools. Supports 7 languages.
Multilingual service for new immigrant driver's license exams
We offer free test questions and pronunciation guidance in eight languages, enabling new immigrants who do not speak the language to take the test in their native tongue. The test bank includes Vietnamese, Hindi, Thai, English, Japanese, Korean, Cambodian, and Burmese.
Living allowance for children of families in special circumstances
Families meeting special circumstances (single parent, domestic violence, spouse's death, etc.) can receive a monthly living allowance of NT$3,235 per child under the age of 18.
Social assistance for pre-citizenship marriage immigrants (assistance for new immigrants before citizenship)
To address the predicament faced by new immigrants who cannot apply for low-income household registration before obtaining an identity card. To provide living assistance, medical subsidies, emergency relief, and maternity subsidies.
Salary and allowance for prenatal check-up leave and paternity leave
Employees are entitled to paid leave such as prenatal check-up leave (7 days), paternity leave (7 days), and maternity leave (56 days), and employers must pay them as usual.
Parental leave pay
During the period when an employee takes unpaid leave for childcare, they can receive a monthly allowance of 80% of their insured salary for a maximum of 6 months (each spouse can apply separately).
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