Twitch Streamer Jinny Has Been Banned from Taiwan

Twitch streamer Jinny just announced she’s has been banned from entering Taiwan for three years. Reports of Twitch and Kick streamers facing trouble abroad have grown more common lately, often drawing public attention.

Jinny, known for her IRL (In Real Life) travel streams, has built a substantial following of over one million viewers on Twitch. Her broadcasts often carry unexpected moments that grab attention from her audience. She once encountered a pickpocket while walking Amsterdam streets during a stream in broad daylight. Another time, Jinny fell into a pit by accident while live, startling her audience watching at home. She’s streamed from countries like the United States, South Korea, and various parts of Europe over the years.

Taiwan stood out as one of Jinny’s favorite spots, until she recently revealed a three-year entry ban resulting from a work permit issue in 2023. She explained that Blizzard invited her to an event in Taiwan after her “Waddlethon” marathon gained huge crowds that year across the country. She thought Blizzard and her agency, UTA, had sorted out all the permits she needed to work there legally for the event. Turns out, they didn’t secure a temporary work permit for her, and someone reported her to the Taiwanese government.

Jinny Banned from Taiwan for Three Years

Jinny, one of Twitch’s most prominent female streamers, admitted she should have checked the permit details herself, but she relied on Blizzard and UTA since she’d worked with Taiwan-based companies before without problems. Blizzard ended up fined for the mistake, but Jinny took a harder hit with the three-year ban. She tried appealing it with no luck, so she applied for Taiwan’s Golden Visa in 2024, which covers work and residence for foreign professionals. The streamer got approved, but when she arrived in Taiwan in February 2025, officials told her the ban was active and her visa was no longer valid. Jinny shared her frustration, saying she loves Taiwan, but made clear she doesn’t hold her agency responsible.

While the situation remains unresolved, it reflects a broader trend of online creators facing legal challenges while working abroad. Kick streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was previously arrested in the Philippines after viewers reported harassment during one of his prank streams. Over in South Korea, Johnny Somali’s dealing with legal action now too, and he might face up to ten years in prison for how he acted during his broadcasts. These cases show that knowing and following local laws matters a lot when working overseas, since breaking them can lead to serious consequences.