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WHV — Working Holiday Visa (工作假期簽證)
VisasHong KongWHV — Working Holiday Visa (工作假期簽證)
Hong KongHong Kong•Asia
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WHV — Working Holiday Visa (工作假期簽證)

Working Holiday Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

HK$330 HKD

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Varies (Single entry per lifetime per country)

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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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)

AustraliaAustraliaAustriaAustriaCanadaCanadaFranceFranceGermanyGermanyHungaryHungaryIrelandIrelandItalyItalyJapanJapanSouth KoreaSouth KoreaNetherlandsNetherlandsNew ZealandNew ZealandSwedenSwedenUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum savings: 20000

Health insurance required

Age: 18-30

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

20,000 EUR

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

1

Check qualification: Citizen of one of 13 qualifying countries, aged 18-30

2

Gather documents: Passport, financial proof, employment contract or plan

3

Complete application: Form ID 940A

4

Apply during quota period: Annual quota, first-come first-served basis

5

Pay visa fee: HKD 230

6

Await decision: Normally 2-4 weeks

7

Receive visa: e-Visa issued for 12 months

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Application for Working Holiday Visa (ID 940A)Fill online

Verified Claims (5)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026
Dependent Visa
false
immd.gov.hk
Fee Breakdown
Application fee: 330 HKD
immd.gov.hk
Forms
Application for Working Holiday Visa (ID 940A)
immd.gov.hk
Spouse Can Work
no
immd.gov.hk
Work Auth
Temporary incidental employment only; cannot engage in permanent employment; restrictions on single-…
immd.gov.hk
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