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Hong Kong Working Holiday
Thinking of visiting Hong Kong with a passport from United Kingdom? Here are the Working Holiday requirements and the steps to prepare for your trip.
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- Age18–30 y/o
- Quota1,000 places
- Visa fee230 HKD
- Duration12 months
- Proof of funds22,000 HKD
- Observed timelines4 to 6 weeks
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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
- There are 3 more requirement(s) to check. You’ll find the details in the app.
- One participation only
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The requirements depend on your passport and where you want to go. Choose your nationality to find the information for your trip. The table shows the passports accepted at our last check.
| Passport | Age | Quota | Fee | Timelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | 18–30 y/o | 5,000 | 1,900 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
 Canada | 18–30 y/o | 193 | 230 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
 France | 18–30 y/o | 750 | 230 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
 Germany | 18–30 y/o | 300 | 230 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
 Ireland | 18–30 y/o | 200 | 0 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
 Japan | 18–30 y/o | 1,500 | 0 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
 Netherlands | 18–30 y/o | 100 | 230 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
 New Zealand | 18–30 y/o | 400 | 1,900 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
 South Korea | 18–30 y/o | 1,000 | 0 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
 United Kingdom | 18–30 y/o | 1,000 | 230 HKD | 4 to 6 weeks |
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“—” = not published by the country at the last verification.
The steps, in order
Visa, application, insurance, tickets: we’ll help you prepare each step with the timelines in mind.
Your first steps on the ground: Buy an Octopus card at the airport · Register and activate a local prepaid SIM card · Check your medical and liability insurance covers the whole stay, not just the trip · Keep work temporary and check your nationality's limit before accepting a job · Book your HKID registration appointment (30-day deadline) · Attend HKID registration at a Registration of Persons Office.
We’re here for the trip home too, from closing accounts to taxes and contributions you may be able to claim back. Find the steps for your destination in the app.
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.
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