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Hong Kong Working Holiday Scheme

10 facts quoted from the official source

Bilateral youth-mobility admission for eligible passport holders aged 18 to 30 to holiday and take temporary work in Hong Kong.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
spouse, dependants +1
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial means and return travelThe applicant must produce financial proof sufficient for maintenance during the stay.
  • Maximum Age InclusiveThe applicant must be aged between 18 and 30.
  • Minimum AgeThe applicant must be aged between 18 and 30.
  • Nationality covered by a bilateral or reciprocal agreementApplicants must hold a valid national passport issued by a participating economy.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryApplicants must hold a valid national passport issued by a participating economy.
  • Family members coveredEntry applications from dependent spouses or children will not be considered.
  • Official source basisApplicants must hold a valid national passport issued by a participating economy.
  • Report summaryApplicants must hold a valid national passport issued by a participating economy.
  • Work and study rightsParticipants are not permitted to engage in permanent employment.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren
  • Family members coveredEntry applications from dependent spouses or children will not be considered.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Maximum Stay MonthsParticipants may stay for not more than 12 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Hong Kong?
The official source states: Bilateral youth-mobility admission for eligible passport holders aged 18 to 30 to holiday and take temporary work in Hong Kong.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must produce financial proof sufficient for maintenance during the stay. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official immd.gov.hk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immd.gov.hkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Hong Kong government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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