New Zealand working holiday visa for Hong Kong citizens

Hong Kong SAR Working Holiday visa · verified against official sources, 26 July 2026

The short answer

Hong Kong citizens aged 18–30 can get the Hong Kong SAR Working Holiday visa and live and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months. Places: 400/yr. Age is counted when you apply, not when you travel.

Age window

18–30

Duration

12 months

Cost

See official site

Quota

400/yr

The conditions that matter

Aged 18–30
~NZD 4,200 funds; 3 months per employer

Apply on the official site Check all your options Packaged working holidays in New Zealand

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 New Zealand: costs & pay

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

Cost of living

Mid-range

Price level 90 · World Bank

Typical pay

23.95 NZD/hr

Minimum wage

Can I afford it? Calculator Compare cost of living

Other countries open to Hong Kong passports

Australia — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Japan — ages 18–30, up to 12 months South Korea — ages 18–30, up to 12 months Canada — ages 18–30, up to 12 months United Kingdom — ages 18–30, up to 24 months France — ages 18–30, up to 12 months

New Zealand rules for other passports

United Kingdom Ireland Canada United States Germany France