Working Holiday Scheme
Hong Kong's Working Holiday Scheme allows young people from eligible countries to stay and work in Hong Kong for up to 12 months.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Working holiday visa: short-term (typically 1-2 yrs) with a maximum duration, not a minimum; no minimum-stay requirement to retain
high confidenceHighlights
- Work and travel for up to 12 months
- Available to young people from eligible countries
- No application fee for some nationalities
- Cultural exchange opportunities
- Flexible stay duration
The catch
- Stays temporary. There's no built-in path to permanent residence — you'd need another route to settle for good.
- No dual citizenship. You may have to give up your current citizenship to naturalise.
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What could change
Changes in bilateral agreements could affect eligibility for certain nationalities.
Tax Notes
Hong Kong's Working Holiday Scheme allows participants to work and travel without incurring local income tax on foreign-sourced income. Local income is taxed at a standard rate of 15%.