Hong Kong working holiday visa for France citizens

Working Holiday (Vacances-Travail) · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

France citizens aged 18–30 can get the Working Holiday (Vacances-Travail) and live and work in Hong Kong for up to 12 months. It costs about ~£23 (HK$230). Places: ~750 places/year. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£23 (HK$230)

Quota

~750 places/year

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday
~HK$33,000 funds; 3 months max per employer

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

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

Other countries open to France passports

Australia — ages 18–35, up to 12 months New Zealand — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 24 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Argentina — ages 18–35, up to 12 months

Hong Kong rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia New Zealand Canada Germany