Working holiday in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has working holiday agreements with thirteen countries, each with an annual quota allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The visa lets you stay for up to 12 months, take temporary jobs and enrol in short courses. You apply online and, once approved, pay and download an e-Visa.
Working Holiday Scheme visa
- Stay
- 12 months
- Funds
- Between HKD 14,000 and HKD 25,000 depending on the country, plus a return ticket or the money to buy one.
Common requirements
- Be 18 to 30, hold a passport of a participating country and normally live there.
- The trip is mainly a holiday. Permanent employment is not allowed.
- Extensions of stay are not normally granted, and you can only take part once.
Eligible passports (13)
| Passport | Age | Places a year | Country-specific conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 18 to 30 | 5,000 | Funds of at least HKD 20,000. No more than three months with the same employer. Courses of up to three months each. |
| Austria | 18 to 30 | 100 | Funds of at least HKD 20,000. You can work for up to six months in total. Liability and medical insurance covering hospitalisation and repatriation. |
| Canada | 18 to 30 | 193 | Funds of at least HKD 15,000. No more than three months with the same employer. Medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability insurance. |
| France | 18 to 30 | 750 | Funds of at least HKD 25,000. No more than six months with the same employer and only one course. Liability and medical insurance covering hospitalisation, pregnancy, disability and repatriation. |
| Germany | 18 to 30 | 300 | Funds of at least HKD 20,000. No more than three months with the same employer and only one course. Liability and medical insurance covering hospitalisation and repatriation. |
| Hungary | 18 to 30 | 200 | Funds of at least HKD 25,000. No more than six months with the same employer and only one course. Medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability insurance. |
| Ireland | 18 to 30 | 200 | Funds of at least HKD 20,000. No more than three months with the same employer, and courses are not allowed. Medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability insurance. The visa is free. |
| Japan | 18 to 30 | 1,500 | Funds of at least HKD 20,000. No more than six months with the same employer. Sufficient medical insurance. The visa is free. |
| Netherlands | 18 to 30 | 100 | You must live in the European part of the Netherlands. Funds of at least HKD 20,000. No more than six months with the same employer. Medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability insurance. |
| New Zealand | 18 to 30 | 400 | Funds of at least HKD 14,000. No more than three months with the same employer and only one course. Medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability insurance. |
| South Korea | 18 to 30 | 1,000 | Funds of at least HKD 20,000. No more than six months with the same employer and only one course. Medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability insurance. The visa is free. |
| Sweden | 18 to 30 | 500 | Funds of at least HKD 20,000. No more than six months with the same employer. Medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability insurance. |
| United Kingdom | 18 to 30 | 1,000 | Funds of at least HKD 22,000. You can work for up to 12 months. Medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability insurance. |
Checked on 31 October 2026. Sources: Hong Kong Immigration Department (immd.gov.hk): "Working Holiday Scheme", with the countries and their quotas, age, funds, work and study limits, insurance, free visas for three countries and the 12-month stay. Checked on 31 October 2026. Places and dates change every year, so confirm on the official page before paying.
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.