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Hong Kong working holiday visa for South Korea citizens

Working Holiday visa · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026
The short answer

South Korea citizens aged 1830 can get the Working Holiday visa and live and work in Hong Kong for up to 12 months. Places: 1,000/yr. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window
18–30
Duration
12 months
Cost
See official site
Quota
1,000/yr

The conditions that matter

  • Aged 18–30
  • ~HK$30,000 funds + return ticket

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

Other countries open to South Korea passports

Hong Kong rules for other passports