Hong Kong working holiday visa for New Zealand citizens

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

The short answer

New Zealand 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 ~£23 (HK$230). Places: 400 places/year for NZ. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

~£23 (HK$230)

Quota

400 places/year for NZ

The conditions that matter

Apply before your 31st birthday
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 New Zealand passports

United Kingdom — ages 18–35, up to 36 months Ireland — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–35, up to 23 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Singapore — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

Hong Kong rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Australia Canada Germany France