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EVA Air cabin crew requirements
The hard filters EVA Air applies before a recruiter reads your CV — age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents, with how strict each one is compared to the rest of the industry.
Minimum age
20 years
Most carriers set 18; Gulf and US majors usually 21.
Height & reach
208 cm reach
5 airlines ask for the same 208 cm; 22 demand more.
Tattoos
Nothing visible in uniform
No visible tattoos in uniform. Like most of the 59 airlines we index, nothing may show while you are in uniform.
Languages
English + Mandarin
Fluent Mandarin and English (TOEIC ~550+ guideline); Taiwanese, Japanese or Cantonese are advantages.
Education
University or college degree required.
Also required
Medical, swimming & documents
Arm reach ~208 cm on tiptoe; Taiwanese citizenship for standard intakes; corrected vision and medical standards; new hires complete roughly two months of training at the EVA training centre.
Do you meet these EVA Air requirements?
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Stricter or softer than its rivals?
| Airline | Min age | Reach | Visible tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVA Air | 20 | 208 cm | Not allowed |
| Singapore Airlines | 18 | 158 cm height | Not allowed |
| Cathay Pacific | 18 | 208 cm | Not allowed |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 18 | — | Not allowed |
| Japan Airlines | 18 | — | Not allowed |
| Korean Air | 18 | 208 cm | Not allowed |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum height for EVA Air cabin crew?
EVA Air measures reach rather than height alone: you must touch 208 cm. Practise against a wall on tiptoes before the assessment day.
Can you join EVA Air cabin crew with tattoos?
No visible tattoos in uniform. Covered tattoos are not a problem; anything showing in uniform is.
What age do you need to be to apply to EVA Air?
The minimum is 20. There is no published upper limit at most carriers, and experienced applicants in their 30s and 40s are hired regularly.
Requirements change without notice — tattoo and grooming rules in particular have been relaxed at several airlines since 2022. Always confirm on EVA Air's official careers page before ruling yourself out.