To stimulate domestic travel, the Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications launched the “Tourism Dual-Wheel Drive Plan” on August 20 with a total budget of NT$3.33 billion, covering five major programs: weekday accommodation, birthday vouchers for month-of-birth celebrants, free amusement park admission, corporate group travel rewards, and Taiwan PASS discounts. For regular travelers, staying two consecutive weeknights offers a maximum discount of NT$2,500, and stacking with the birthday benefit can yield up to NT$3,700. Online registration via the Taiwan Travel Net website with load balancing opens at 11:00 a.m. on August 20, with subsidies officially taking effect on September 1.Start.
What does the 2026 domestic travel subsidy include? How can you obtain it? Here is a summary:
1. 2026 Domestic Travel Subsidy Content:
The “National Travel Subsidy” is a domestic tourism incentive program introduced by the Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to encourage people to travel on weekdays and boost the tourism industry’s weekday business. The subsidy period for 2026 runs from September 1 to December 15, 2026, with a total budget of NT$3.33 billion, covering 5 domestic subsidy programs and 4 international marketing programs. The five major domestic subsidy programs are as follows:
A. Weekday accommodation subsidy:
Citizens of this country who are individual travelers (independent travelers) are eligible only on weekdays (Sunday to Thursday, excluding national holidays and their consecutive holidays). For stays at legal accommodations participating in the activity, each person may receive a discount for up to 2 nights. In general areas, the discount is up to NT$800 for the first night and up to NT$1,200 for the second night (cap NT$2,000); in outlying islands, up to NT$1,000 for the first night and up to NT$1,500 for the second night (cap NT$2,500).
Friendly reminderWeekday accommodation subsidyThe discount amount will not exceed the actual room rate. For example, if the room costs NT$700, even if you qualify for an NT$800 discount, the deduction can only be NT$700. Additionally, travelers must book directly through the official website or by phone of a participating legitimate accommodation, or through designated domestic channels approved by the Tourism Administration. Bookings made through international third-party platforms such as Agoda or Booking.com are not eligible for the subsidy.
B. Birthday Accommodation Subsidy (Birthday Voucher):
For nationals traveling as individual tourists, a bonus draw will be held for birthday celebrants from January to December, offering a accommodation subsidy of NT$1,200. An average of 1,000 people will be selected per month, with a maximum discount of NT$1,200 per room per night. This can be combined with the weekday accommodation subsidy.
C. Amusement Park overnight stay offer:
With a weekday stay receipt from participating promotions, you can enjoy free or discounted entry to the amusement park the next day.
D.Taiwan PASS weekday discount:
A Taiwan PASS weekday double-savings offer is now available for public transport and attraction combo tickets, with 50% off the original price (saving NT$1,250) or an additional NT$1,500 accommodation credit—both limited in quantity.
E. Corporate Employee Travel Award:
To encourage domestic companies to organize two-day, one-night employee group tours, a subsidy of NT$20,000 per tour will be provided for groups meeting a specified minimum headcount, with a maximum of NT$60,000 per company.
Compared to previous years, the biggest difference this year lies in the application process. The “weekday accommodation subsidy” no longer requires a lottery draw—simply register, then verify your identity at check-in to have the amount deducted. The “birthday accommodation allowance” now requires advance registration and uses a lottery system, with the official draw announcing all winners for travelers born in months January through December at once. “Accommodation-for-park-ticket exchange,” “Taiwan PASS,” and the “corporate employee travel subsidy” can be applied for as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.
2. 2026 Domestic Travel Subsidy Application Method:
A. Application time:
a. Weekday accommodation subsidy:8/20 (Thu) 11:00 – 11/30 (Mon).
b. Birthday accommodation allowance:8/20 (Thu) 11:00 – 9/8 (Tue) 17:00 (registration open to birthday celebrants of all months this year).
B. Login method:
Weekday accommodation subsidy from 8/20 to 8/24 will be staggered by the last digit of the national ID number. 8/20: 0, 1; 8/21: 2, 3; 8/22: 4, 5; 8/23: 6, 7; 8/24: 8, 9; from 8/25 onward: no last-digit restriction.
Birthday coupon registration closes at 5 PM on 9/8; results can be checked from 11 AM on 9/9.
C. Application Qualifications:
Weekday accommodation subsidies and birthday accommodation allowances are limited to nationals of the country and individual travelers (independent travelers). You must have your national ID card or health insurance card ready and apply on the official application website: Domestic Travel Subsidy Application System】。
In addition to the domestic travel subsidies provided by the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, various counties and cities (such as Hualien County) also offer additional incentives. Please keep an eye on the information from local tourism bureaus.
Source: KOCPC Chinese