Hong Kong working holiday visa.

13 passports can apply. See the age limit, how long you can stay, the cost and the places for each one. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.

Working Holiday visa

13 passports can apply

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Age when you apply: 18 to 30
Stay: 12 monthsUp to 12 months. Not normally extended.
Cost: Set by passportFree for Ireland, Japan and South Korea. Others pay a fee after approval.
Places: Set by passportEach country has a yearly quota, first come, first served.
Savings needed: HK$14,000 to HK$25,000, a ticket home or the money for one, and insurance.
Where to apply: Online through GovHK. You must live in your passport country.

Your main aim must be a holiday.
How long you can work for one employer depends on your passport.

Checked 7 Oct 2026

Who can apply

Passports that can apply.

Your passport sets your age limit, how long you can stay and how many places there are.

Passport	Age	Stay	Places	Cost
Australia	18 to 30	12 months	5,000 a year	See source
Austria	18 to 30	12 months	100 a year	See source
Canada	18 to 30	12 months	193 a year	See source
France	18 to 30	12 months	750 a year	See source
Germany	18 to 30	12 months	300 a year	See source
Hungary	18 to 30	12 months	200 a year	See source
Ireland	18 to 30	12 months	200 a year	Free
Japan	18 to 30	12 months	1,500 a year	Free
Netherlands	18 to 30	12 months	100 a year	See source
New Zealand	18 to 30	12 months	400 a year	See source
South Korea	18 to 30	12 months	1,000 a year	Free
Sweden	18 to 30	12 months	500 a year	See source
United Kingdom	18 to 30	12 months	1,000 a year	See source

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FAQ

Common questions.

Who can get a Hong Kong working holiday visa?

Citizens of 13 countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Sweden and United Kingdom.

What is the age limit?

You must be 18 to 30 when you apply.

How long can I stay?

Up to 12 months. Up to 12 months. Not normally extended.

How much does it cost?

There is no single published fee. Free for Ireland, Japan and South Korea. Others pay a fee after approval.

Sources

Hong Kong: Working Holiday visa (immd.gov.hk)
Hong Kong: how to apply (gov.hk)

General information, not legal advice. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.

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