Age
18–30
Swedish passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Hong Kong for Swedish 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
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: HK NDC-SE-HK
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: HK NDC-SE-HK
- Initial funds
- HKD 20,000 plus departureLearn moreReferences: HK NDC-SE-HK
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: HK NDC-SE-HK
- Annual quota
- 500Learn moreReferences: HK NDC-SE-HK
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: HK NDC-SE-HK
- Language
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: HK NDC-SE-HK
- Study
- Up to 6 months cumulativelyLearn moreReferences: HK NDC-SE-HK
- Work
- Up to 6 months with one employerLearn moreReferences: HK NDC-SE-HK
Sweden →Hong KongWorking Holiday in Hong Kong for Swedish citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
Initial funds
HKD 20,000 plus departure
Visa fee
The current total charge is not established by the reviewed passport-specific evidence. Confirm the official amount and any additional charges before paying.
Annual quota
500
Application dates and timing
No annual application window is established by the reviewed evidence. Separate personal entry deadlines from filing dates and confirm attendance with the authority.
Language
The reviewed checklist establishes no language-test score. Check document language and translations; self-assessment does not replace any official requirement.
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A separate number of extra passport-validity months is not established here. Use the valid passport linked to the application and decision, and confirm validity before travel.
Insurance
Medical, hospital, repatriation and liability
Documents and participation
Swedish passport and ordinary residence in Sweden
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Apply online and upload evidence. After approval follow the payment link and download the eVisa; do not adopt another nationality’s fee exemption.
- Read the authority’s requirements for your passport.
- Apply online and upload evidence. After approval follow the payment link and download the eVisa; do not adopt another nationality’s fee exemption.
- Use the official application route and pay confirmed charges.
- Read the decision and entry conditions before booking 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
Apply online and upload evidence. After approval follow the payment link and download the eVisa; do not adopt another nationality’s fee exemption.
- 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
- A new arrival aged 11 or over permitted to stay more than 180 days must register for Hong Kong ID within 30 days of arrival. NDC-SE-HK-ID
- Up to 6 months with one employer HK NDC-SE-HK
- Multiple courses are permitted, but no more than 6 months combined. HK NDC-SE-HK
- Medical, hospital, repatriation and liability HK NDC-SE-HK
Work
Up to 6 months with one employer
Study
Multiple courses are permitted, but no more than 6 months combined.
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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.
Multiple courses are permitted, but no more than 6 months combined.
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Frequently asked questions
How long must the passport be valid?
A separate number of extra passport-validity months is not established here. Use the valid passport linked to the application and decision, and confirm validity before travel.
Does previous participation count?
Swedish passport and ordinary residence in Sweden
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-17 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
HK · Hong Kong Immigration - Working Holiday
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
NDC-SE-HK · Official guidance · SE research
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.