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WORKING HOLIDAY · HONG KONG

Working Holiday — Hong Kong

Experience Hong Kong through short-term work, travel and city life.

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At a glance

TypeWorking Holiday Visa
DestinationHong Kong
DurationUp to 12 months
Funding & minimum fundsSelf-funded · minimum funds: Passport-specific: HKD 25,000 (France), HKD 22,000 (UK), or HKD 20,000 (Austria, Germany and the Netherlands), plus return travel
LanguageHigh housing costs
Official sourceOfficial programme information ↗

Programme highlights

✓ Usually age 18–30✓ Up to 12 months✓ €5,000+ starting budget✓ High housing costs

About Working Holiday — Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers an intense urban Working Holiday with strong transport, international employers and easy regional travel. The main constraint is cost: small rooms and deposits require a solid starting budget, while temporary work is competitive. It suits adaptable participants who want a highly international Asian city rather than a low-cost break. The route is widely used because it combines independent travel with permission to take temporary work, giving participants more flexibility than a conventional holiday. A job is not guaranteed, so applicants still need realistic savings, insurance and an arrival plan before relying on local earnings.

Eligibility criteria

  • AudienceYoung adults using temporary work to support an extended stay abroad
  • Age limit18–30
  • NationalityAustria, France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
  • Residence or departure countryAustria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom
  • QualificationNo formal qualification required
  • Language requirementHigh housing costs

Important to know

Employment and study limits apply and the scheme is not designed for permanent work. Secure initial accommodation before arrival. Minimum-funds rules and accepted evidence can change; confirm the current amount and document format on the official government page before applying.

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