Canada working holiday visa for Hong Kong citizens

International Experience Canada — Working Holiday · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026

The short answer

Hong Kong citizens aged 18–30 can get the International Experience Canada — Working Holiday and live and work in Canada for up to 12 months. Places: 193/yr (2026). Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

See official site

Quota

193/yr (2026)

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–30
~CAD 2,500 funds + insurance

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in Canada

Guidance only — youth-mobility rules, ages, quotas and fees change. Always confirm on the official government page before you book flights or apply.

Living in Canada: costs & pay

The visa gets you in — this is whether it adds up. Real figures for Canada, so you can weigh what you'll earn against what you'll spend.

Cost of living

Mid-range

Price level 90 · World Bank

Typical pay

18.15 CAD/hr

Minimum wage

Can I afford it? Calculator Compare cost of living

Other countries open to Hong Kong passports

Australia — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months United Kingdom — ages 18–30, up to 24 months France — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Canada rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand Germany France