Hong Kong•AsiaWHV — Working Holiday Visa (工作假期簽證)
At a Glance
Varies
HKD $330
Varies (Single entry per lifetime per country)
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
12-month cultural exchange for nationals aged 18-30 of 14 participating countries to holiday in Hong Kong with temporary incidental employment.
Hong Kong's Working Holiday Visa allows nationals of 14 participating countries—Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, and the UK—to live and work in Hong Kong for up to 12 months. Applicants must be aged 18-30, maintain HKD 20,000 in savings, and hold valid health insurance.
The application fee is HKD 330. The visa permits incidental employment only (no permanent work); single-employer limits vary by nationality (3 months for Australian/Canadian holders; up to 12 months for UK holders). Spouses cannot work and dependents are non-qualifying. Non-renewable; processing typically takes 2-4 weeks.
This visa is ideal for young professionals or graduates from qualifying countries seeking a year-long cultural experience in Hong Kong with flexible work opportunities.
Eligible Nationalities (14)
Australia
Austria
Canada
France
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Japan
South Korea
Netherlands
New Zealand
Sweden
United KingdomRequirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Minimum savings: 20000
Health insurance required
Age: 18-30
KEY CRITERIA
Min. Savings
20,000 HKD
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Passport photo
Proof of financial support
Return ticket
Health check
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- 12-month legal stay in a premier global financial hub
- Flexible employment—can change employers without transition restrictions
- Work to support travel with genuine incidental employment allowed
- No job offer required before application
- Available to nationals of 14 participating countries aged 18-30
- Designed for personal growth and cultural exchange, not permanent work
- Minimal earning restrictions—income from work not capped
Worth Knowing
- HKD 20,000 minimum savings required at application
- Work restrictions vary by nationality: max 3 months/employer for AU/CA/NZ, 12 months for UK
- Non-renewable; single 12-month window, one use per lifetime per country
- Health insurance mandatory for entire stay
- Age limit 18-30 strictly enforced with no exceptions
- Only citizens of 14 qualifying nationalities accepted
- Spouse and dependents cannot work or hold dependent visas
Application Process
Check qualification
Citizen of one of 13 qualifying countries, aged 18-30
Gather documents
Passport, financial proof, employment contract or plan
Complete application
Form ID 940A
Apply during quota period
Annual quota, first-come first-served basis
Pay visa fee
HKD 230
Await decision
Normally 2-4 weeks
Receive visa
e-Visa issued for 12 months
Related visas
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- Working Holiday Visa (H-1)
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