How to study in Hong Kong
Compare each route by stay and permit, work rights, cost and who it suits. Sources are under each row.
How do you get there?
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
You must be 18 to 30. You may stay up to 12 months, and you can join the scheme only once. The annual quota for Japan is 1,500.
- Can you work?
Up to six months per employer
You may work for the same employer for up to six months. Courses may add up to six months in total.
- Cost
No visa fee
The visa is free. You must show at least HK$20,000.
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
You must be 18 to 30. You may stay up to 12 months, and you can join the scheme only once. The annual quota for Japan is 1,500.
Can you work?
Up to six months per employer
You may work for the same employer for up to six months. Courses may add up to six months in total.
Cost
No visa fee
The visa is free. You must show at least HK$20,000.
For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.
Sources (official government pages)
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