Age
The documented application age is 18–30 inclusive. All other conditions still apply.
References: AT-HK
Austrian passport / Working Holiday
Hong Kong Working Holiday for Austrian citizens (2026)
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Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: AT-HK
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: AT-HK
- Initial funds
- At least HKD 20,000 + returnLearn moreReferences: AT-HK
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AT-HK-20261018
- Annual quota
- 100 annuallyLearn moreReferences: AT-HK-20261018
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AT-HK-20261018
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AT-HK-20261018
- Study
- Up to six months in totalLearn moreReferences: AT-HK
- Work
- Up to six months in totalLearn moreReferences: AT-HK
Austria →Hong KongHong Kong Working Holiday for Austrian citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
The programme allows up to 12 months; your actual permission determines its dates and conditions.
References: AT-HK
Initial funds
HKD 20,000 maintenance funds; a return ticket or additional money for one is separate.
References: AT-HK
Visa fee
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AT-HK-20261018
Annual quota
Austria’s annual cap is 100; this does not establish remaining places.
References: AT-HK-20261018
Application dates and timing
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AT-HK-20261018
Language
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AT-HK-20261018
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This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AT-HK-20261018
Insurance
Austrian participants require comprehensive liability and medical insurance covering hospitalisation and repatriation.
References: AT-HK
Documents and participation
Check the current Immigration online form, supporting documents, payment and eVisa. Observe home-country residence, first participation and no accompanying dependants under the scheme.
References: AT-HK-20261018
Step 2
Apply for the visa
Apply online to Hong Kong Immigration, upload requested evidence and follow official payment/eVisa instructions after a decision. The Austrian annual cap does not indicate available places. AT-HK-20261018
- Check Austrian passport, age 18–30, home-country residence and first participation.
- Prepare HKD 20,000 initial funds, separate departure and full medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability cover.
- Upload evidence through the official online application; confirm the current fee and payment instructions.
- Check eVisa, entry conditions and the separate work, study and identity-card rules.
Step 3
After approval
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
Prepare your trip
Plan at most six months of total work and six months of cumulative study. HKD 20,000 is initial funding in addition to departure; insurance cover and bank balance are separate evidence.
- 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
For permission exceeding 180 days, generally register for an identity card within 30 days of arrival, subject to official exemptions. Book an appointment and attend personally. Check the entry document for the actual stay deadline.
Work
The Austrian rule limits total work to six months; it is not a six-month allowance per employer.
Study
Multiple courses are permitted within a six-month cumulative limit.
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Prepare your language skills for the 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.
Multiple courses are permitted within a six-month cumulative limit.
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Frequently asked questions
What Austrian basic conditions apply?
Age 18–30, home-country residence and first participation; no accompanying dependants under the scheme. Permission is normally up to twelve months.
How do I apply?
Use Hong Kong Immigration’s current online procedure and upload requested evidence. Follow its payment and eVisa instructions.
Is six months allowed with each employer?
Austria’s limit is six months of total work, not six months per employer.
How long can I study?
Up to six months cumulatively. Taking multiple courses does not reset the total.
What funds and insurance do I need?
HKD 20,000 initial funds plus return/onward travel and full medical, hospitalisation, repatriation and liability cover.
When is an identity card needed?
For permission exceeding 180 days, generally within 30 days after arrival, subject to exemptions. The authority requires an appointment and personal attendance.
Official sources
Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.
AT-HK · Hong Kong Immigration · Working Holiday
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-HK-GUIDE · Hong Kong Immigration · entry guidelines
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗AT-HK-20261018 · Hong Kong Immigration · Austrian scheme
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗HK-ID-20261018 · Hong Kong Immigration · identity card
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
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