Working Holiday Australia Hong Kong
Explore your visa options to stay longer in australia.
Working holiday australia hong kong. 18 30 years countries accepted. The hong kong australia working holiday scheme was established on 15 september 2001. Singapore ministry of manpower.
You must not partake in study or training courses for more than 4 months. New zealand australia canada japan taiwan. The total time you will be permitted to stay on your first working holiday visa and then a visitor visa is 12 consecutive.
For australian youths visiting hong kong there is a quota of 5 000 places per year. There is no quota restriction for hong kong youths travelling to australia under the scheme. Only a certain number of applicants are accepted from each country so you should apply as early as you can in order to increase your chances.
To provide an opportunity for young people in hong kong to gain first hand experience living and working in a foreign culture and broaden their horizons the government of the hong kong special administrative region hksar has established bilateral working holiday scheme the scheme with the government of new zealand australia ireland germany japan canada korea. You may also not be allowed to return to australia for a period of time. Working holiday scheme website.
Stay longer on a visitor visa. Frequently asked questions on hong kong visas. Hong kong citizens can work for a maximum of 12 months on the working holiday visa for australia but no longer than 6 months for the same employer.
To apply for a working holiday in hong kong you must be between 18 30 years old and a citizen of australia new zealand canada the uk or one of the other nine eligible countries. You could apply for a second working holiday visa if you are eligible. There are other visa options if you wish to stay temporarily or permanently in australia at the end of your working holiday.