Study in Hong Kong
A working holiday lasts up to 12 months, with 1,500 places a year for Japan.
Country snapshot
Studying in Hong Kong: costs and visas
Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applying.
Cost
This country has no official living-cost figure.
Hong Kong Dollar in US Dollar (exchange rate)Flat over 5 yearsSee the trend chartSee the full cost breakdownEntry and permits
90days
Limit of a stay without a visa
Source: Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Tokyo: travelling to Hong Kong (visit visa rules)
See entry and permits in detailWorking holiday
Depends on your nationality
Source: Hong Kong Immigration Department: Working Holiday SchemeHong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Tokyo: working in Hong KongMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and annual quotas), Wayback copy 2026-10-03
See entry and permits in detailVisa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you apply.
Step 2 — Know your options
Ways to study in Hong Kong
Choose a different route, and the permit you need changes.
Live in Hong Kong on a working holiday
- Working Holiday Scheme
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and work for a while in Hong Kong.
- Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to 12 months
- Can you work?
Up to six months per employer
- Cost
No visa fee
Live in Hong Kong on a working holiday
- Working Holiday Scheme
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and work for a while in Hong Kong.
Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to 12 months
Can you work?
Up to six months per employer
Cost
No visa fee
For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.
Sources (official government pages)
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Sources for this page
- Hong Kong Immigration Department: Working Holiday Scheme（checked October 31, 2026）
- Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Tokyo: working in Hong Kong（checked October 31, 2026）
- Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Tokyo: travelling to Hong Kong (visit visa rules)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and annual quotas), Wayback copy 2026-10-03（checked October 31, 2026）
