Age
18–30 years
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Japanese passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Hong Kong for Japanese citizens (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.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 yearsLearn moreReferences: JP-HK-18
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: JP-HK-18
- Initial funds
- At least HKD 20,000 + departure costsLearn moreReferences: JP-HK-18
- Visa fee
- Visa fee waivedLearn moreReferences: JP-HK-18
- Annual quota
- 1,500 per yearLearn moreReferences: JP-HK-18
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-HK-18
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: JP-HK-18
- Study
- Courses up to 6 months in totalLearn moreReferences: JP-HK-18
- Work
- Up to 6 months with one employerLearn moreReferences: JP-HK-18
Japan →Hong KongWorking Holiday in Hong Kong for Japanese citizens (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 + departure costs
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Visa fee
Visa fee waived
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Annual quota
1,500 per year
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Application dates and timing
This point is not confirmed in this research. Check the authority’s current instructions.
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Language
This point is not confirmed in this research. Check the authority’s current instructions.
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This point is not confirmed in this research. Check the authority’s current instructions.
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Insurance
Japanese applicants need sufficient medical insurance.
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Documents and participation
Ordinary residence in home country; first participation
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Step 2
Apply through the official route
- Check ordinary residence in Japan, age, first participation and holiday purpose.
- Prepare passport, HKD 20,000, a departure ticket or separate fare and sufficient medical insurance.
- Apply through the designated Hong Kong government online service and upload the supporting evidence.
- Read the decision and follow the Japanese fee exemption and eVisa instructions.
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
Keep the HKD 20,000 living funds separate from a return ticket or fare and check medical cover for the trip. Japanese study permission is cumulative across courses, so track their combined duration.
- 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
Keep the eVisa and passport ready and check the actual entry conditions. Track time with each employer and cumulative study duration; permanent employment is excluded.
Work
Up to 6 months with one employer
Study
Any number of courses, up to 6 months in total.
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.
Any number of courses, up to 6 months in total.
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Frequently asked questions
What living funds apply to Japan?
At least HKD 20,000, with a departure ticket or fare separately.
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Explore language courses →Does the 1,500 allocation concern Japanese applicants to Hong Kong?
It is Hong Kong Immigration’s annual Japanese allocation, not remaining places or current intake.
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What is the visa fee for Japanese citizens?
Hong Kong’s official guidance waives the Japanese Working Holiday visa fee.
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What is the same-employer limit?
Japanese participants may work up to 6 months with the same employer; permanent employment is excluded.
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Can I take multiple courses?
Japanese participants may take any number of courses within 6 months in total.
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Can I repeat the scheme or bring dependants?
A further Working Holiday under the scheme and dependent spouse or child applications are not permitted.
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Official sources
Source check dates are listed individually below. Rules may change after a check; always confirm current requirements with the official government authority.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.