There is an annual quota for nationals of each partner economy under the Scheme and qualified applications will be approved on a first-come-first-served basis. Working holidaymakers are also subject to different conditions of stay in Hong Kong.
| Partner Economy | Annual Quota | Minimum Amount of Financial Proof Required | Short-term Employment | Number of Study or Training Courses Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 400 | HK$14,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than three months | one only (course duration of not more than three months) |
| Australia | 5,000 | HK$20,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than three months | any number (course duration of not more than three months) |
| Ireland | 200 | HK$20,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than three months | not allowed |
| Germany | 300 | HK$20,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than three months | one only (course duration of not more than six months) |
| Japan | 1,500 | HK$20,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than six months | any number (cumulative duration of courses not more than six months) |
| Canada | 2001 | HK$15,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than three months | any number (cumulative duration of courses not more than six months) |
| Korea | 1,000 | HK$20,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than six months | one only (course duration of not more than six months) |
| France | 750 | HK$25,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than six months | one only (course duration of not more than six months) |
| United Kingdom | 1,000 | HK$22,000 | not allowed to work for more than 12 months | any number (cumulative duration of courses not more than 12 months) |
| Austria | 100 | HK$20,000 | not allowed to work for more than six months | any number (cumulative duration of courses not more than six months) |
| Hungary | 200 | HK$25,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than six months | one only (course duration of not more than six months) |
| Sweden | 500 | HK$20,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than six months | any number (cumulative duration of courses not more than six months) |
| Netherlands | 100 | HK$20,000 | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than six months | any number (cumulative duration of courses not more than six months) |
| Italy2 | 500 | to be confirmed | not allowed to work for the same employer for more than three months and up to a total of six months | any number (cumulative duration of courses not more than six months) |
Note 1: The 2019 reciprocal quota under the Hong Kong/Canada Working Holiday Scheme is increased from 200 to 250 on a one-off basis.
Note 2: The Hong Kong / Italy Working Holiday Scheme arrangement is signed on 5 July 2019. Details of the arrangement and commencement date will be announced in due course.
Detailed arrangements of the Scheme may vary from time to time. Applicants are advised to check with the
Immigration Department of the HKSAR
before application.