Hong Kong working holiday visa for Austria citizens

Working Holiday Scheme · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026

The short answer

Austria citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday Scheme and live and work in Hong Kong for up to 12 months. Places: 100/yr. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

See official site

Quota

100/yr

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–30; max 6 months per employer
~HK$20,000 funds + insurance

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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 Hong Kong: costs & pay

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

Cost of living

Good value

Price level 74 · World Bank

Typical pay

43.1 HKD/hr

Minimum wage

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Other countries open to Austria passports

Australia — ages 18–30, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 6 months Canada — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Hong Kong rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada Germany