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Hong Kong Working Holiday

The Hong Kong Working Holiday for a United Kingdom passport: the verified essentials, who can go, then every step in order.

  • Age18–30 y/o
  • Quota1,000 places
  • Visa fee230 HKD
  • Duration12 months
  • Proof of funds22,000 HKD
  • Observed timelines4 to 6 weeks

Data verified on — stored offline in the app.

Is it for you?

  • 18 to 30 years old at application time, United Kingdom passport
  • Proof of funds: 22,000 HKD
  • Return ticket or equivalent funds
  • No dependent children during the stay
  • Holiday remains the primary purpose of the stay
  • + 3 more official condition(s) — the details are in the app
  • One participation only

By passport

Ages, quotas and fees depend on the nationality → destination pair. The table below lists every admitted passport at the last verification; the selector adapts the card above.

PassportAgeQuotaFeeTimelines
Australia18–30 y/o5,0001,900 HKD4 to 6 weeks
Canada18–30 y/o193230 HKD4 to 6 weeks
France18–30 y/o750230 HKD4 to 6 weeks
Germany18–30 y/o300230 HKD4 to 6 weeks
Ireland18–30 y/o2000 HKD4 to 6 weeks
Japan18–30 y/o1,5000 HKD4 to 6 weeks
Netherlands18–30 y/o100230 HKD4 to 6 weeks
New Zealand18–30 y/o4001,900 HKD4 to 6 weeks
South Korea18–30 y/o1,0000 HKD4 to 6 weeks
United Kingdom18–30 y/o1,000230 HKD4 to 6 weeks

“—” = not published by the country at the last verification.

The steps, in order

Before

Eligibility, application file, insurance for the whole stay, tickets — every step with the real timelines.

During

Your first steps on the ground: Buy an Octopus card at the airport · Register and activate a local prepaid SIM card · Book your HKID registration appointment (30-day deadline) · Attend HKID registration at a Registration of Persons Office · Secure short-term accommodation while flat-hunting · Open a virtual bank account (ZA Bank or Mox) with your passport.

After

The part everyone forgets: cancellations, taxes, contributions to claim back. The return checklists are in the app, country by country.

Frequently asked questions

Up to what age can you do a Hong Kong Working Holiday?

For a United Kingdom passport: from 18 to 30 years old at application time.

Is there a quota for the Hong Kong Working Holiday?

Yes: 1,000 places for United Kingdom passports (data verified on May 29, 2026).

How long does the Hong Kong Working Holiday visa take?

Observed timelines: 4 to 6 weeks, varying with the season.

All these steps, in order and tickable offline, are in the app — free, in your language.

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