Current checked state: all 2026 YMS ballots closed. Use this sheet for preparation and enter future dates only after the official announcement.
| Item to record | Your notes / evidence | Owner and date |
|---|---|---|
| Passport/status and ballot requirement | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Official status and date checked | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Announced opening / closing / timezone | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Required entry format from current instructions | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Confirmation and email-monitoring task | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Selection email / actual application deadline | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Funds and document readiness | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
| Identity and payment steps | ________________________________________________ | ________________ |
Complete the action plan
Before sending any entry, compare the completed details with the current official instructions. After selection, build a separate visa application checklist rather than treating the ballot confirmation as travel permission.
Decision record: What is established? ____________________ What remains uncertain? ____________________ Next action and date: ____________________
Keep this completed sheet privately. It is a planning aid, not an application form or an eligibility decision. Recheck the linked official guidance before relying on a rule, fee or deadline.
Youth Mobility Mag · Information checked 15 October 2026 · https://youthmobilitymag.com/resources/hong-kong-taiwan-yms-ballot-worksheet/
Planning resource, not an official application form or eligibility decision.