Age
18–30
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Australian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Hong Kong for Australians (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Australian annex and online filing process reread on the issuer page dated 9 February 2026. Australian work/study rules differ from Canadian/New Zealand rules. Insurance annex omission is retained for authority clarification.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 AU-HK-FEES-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 AU-HK-FEES-18
- Initial funds
- At least HKD 20,000 plus return travelLearn moreReferences: AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 AU-HK-FEES-18
- Visa fee
- HKD 330 ordinary visa chargeLearn moreReferences: AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 AU-HK-FEES-18
- Annual quota
- 5,000 annuallyLearn moreReferences: AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 AU-HK-FEES-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 AU-HK-FEES-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 AU-HK-FEES-18
- Study
- More than one course; each up to 3 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 AU-HK-FEES-18
- Work
- Up to 3 months with the same employerLearn moreReferences: AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 AU-HK-FEES-18
Australia →Hong KongWorking Holiday in Hong Kong for Australians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
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Initial funds
At least HKD 20,000 plus return travel
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Visa fee
Current ordinary-visa schedule; Australian WH is not among the listed fee-waiver nationalities or specified talent schemes. Pay through official approval notification.
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Annual quota
5,000 annually
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Application dates and timing
No annual application opening established here. First-come processing and annual 5000 context do not establish remaining places.
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Language
Australian language examination not established by this scheme page.
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Ordinary residence in Australia also required; exact residual validity not established by this page.
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Insurance
Generic eligibility requires full-stay medical/hospital/repatriation/liability, but annex Note 5 does not list Australians. Preserve this scope ambiguity; prepare protective full-stay cover and ask ImmD for the Australian insurance rule.
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Documents and participation
Passport/nationality, residence, HKD 20000 maintenance and return ticket/funds. No repeat participation or dependent spouse/child entry under this scheme.
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Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Use the official Immigration Department page and its GovHK online Working Holiday application link.
- Prepare passport, ordinary Australian residence, HKD 20000 maintenance and separate return-ticket/funds evidence; clarify insurance wording.
- Upload the supporting documents and respond to Immigration Department requests; do not substitute visitor entry for a WH application.
- If approved, pay via the official notification link and download/print the eVisa before travel.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Set aside maintenance and return travel separately. Confirm the Australian insurance clause because the generic requirement and annex scope differ; comprehensive protection is precautionary preparation, not a resolved legal interpretation.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Enter with the eVisa and evidence, then check the admitted dates. Track no more than three months with each employer; Australians may take multiple courses but each must last no more than three months. Permanent employment and repeat WH are excluded.
Work
Up to 3 months with the same employer
Study
More than one course; each up to 3 months
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Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
More than one course; each up to 3 months
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to reside in Australia?
The scheme requires participants ordinarily to reside in their participating home country.
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Explore language courses →Is HKD 20000 the full travel budget?
Return travel or purchase funds are additional to the maintenance amount.
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Can I take several courses?
Australian participants may take any number, provided each course lasts no more than three months.
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Can I stay with one employer six months?
The Australian annex limits the same employer to three months.
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When do I pay the visa charge?
The official approval notification supplies the payment link, after which the eVisa can be downloaded.
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Is a second Working Holiday permitted?
The scheme page excludes further participation and normally does not consider stay extensions.
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Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-HK-IMMIGRATION-18 · Hong Kong Immigration: Australian annex and online route
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.