Hong Kong working holiday visa for Ireland citizens

Hong Kong Working Holiday Scheme · verified against official sources, 13 July 2026

The short answer

Ireland citizens aged 18–30 can get the Hong Kong Working Holiday Scheme and live and work in Hong Kong for up to 12 months. It costs about Free for Irish. Places: 200 places/year for Ireland. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

Free for Irish

Quota

200 places/year for Ireland

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday
~HK$20,000 (£2,000) 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 Ireland 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 18–34, up to 12 months Taiwan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Hong Kong rules for other passports

United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Canada Germany France