Download the application form from the link here, print it out, fill it in with a pen and post it off. To apply for a working holiday in hong kong, you must be between 1830 years old and a citizen of australia, new zealand, canada, the uk, or one of the other nine eligible countries. Ive joined many facebook groups where people have said they found it easy to get a job when they landed, and found accommodation whether it be on airbnb or hostels or whatever, im aware on the hong kong real estate issue but as ill be on a working holiday i wouldnt mind slumming it. Hong kong holiday visa allows irish citizens to have an extended holiday for up to 12 months in hong kong supplemented by casual employment. Visit visa entry permit requirements for the hong kong. Under the scheme, 200 young people each from hong kong and new zealand can take up shortterm educational courses or shortterm employment while. Australia, canada, japan, monaco, south korea, taiwan and new zealand, hong kong residents with british national overseas passport can also apply, so are british overseas citizen, british overseas territories citizen living across the globe. Working holiday scheme for young people of hong kong and. Hong kongfrance working holiday scheme quota to increase. Hong kong import i have tried to sell my nokia lumia 930 i bought it in england from amazon. Currently only passport holders of the republic of korea, australia, canada, germany, ireland, japan and new zealand.
Whether that be sharing a room or temporarily in subpar accommodation. Of course there are some restrictions, but not many. The working holiday visa allows them to travel to germany for a stay of up to twelve 12 months. France hong kong working holiday scheme to double 2015. The hong kong working holiday visa is for individuals seeking to work, travel and holiday in hong kong for up to two years. The british government requires applicants to provide a financial proof of. It is granted for a maximum of 12 months and is not renewable, except for canada, which has a specific agreement. I was just wondering how long it normally takes to hear back if you have been successful or not.
The uk offers working holiday visas, valid for 24 months, to citizens of eight countries and territories including australia, canada, japan, hong kong and british territories abroad. Uk working holiday visa information anywork anywhere. Whether youre planning travel to hong kong, reminiscing about a great trip, or just browsing, this chan. The working holiday scheme between france and hong kong takes effect on 1 july 20.
The crosscare migrant project has produced a guide to working holiday schemes for irish citizens. Official holidays official holidays and nonworking days holidays and some observances holidays and many observances custom choose holidays. Oct 08, 20 the bilateral arrangement on the working holiday scheme with korea was signed in november 2010 and commenced implementation in january 2011. Under the scheme, young people in hong kong can take up shortterm employment in france, and we welcome young people from france to enjoy similar opportunities in hong kong. Working holiday scheme website hong kong working holiday. A guide to employment laws in hong kong hong kong expat focus.
I have recently posted my working holiday visa application and it has now been successfully delivered. It has all the festivals and culture events date according to the chinese lunar calendarhere is what we have in pack for you. Hong kong is often called the city where east meets west. Under the employment ordinance chapter 57 of the laws of hong kong employees in hong kong are entitled to 12 statutory holidays per year. No answers shall be given by campus france office to queries regarding nonacademic issues. Working holiday travel insurance avi international. Matthew cheung, secretary for labour and welfare of the hong kong sar government, an agreement to mark the establishment of a bilateral working holiday scheme to benefit young people from both sides. Does travelling without breaking the bank sound impossible to you. Working holiday visa in hong kong working holiday visas. While in australia you must not engage, for more than 4 months, in any studies or training. You can also download the relevant application forms here. A working holiday scheme has also been established for young citizens of the uk at the same time. Blue cross working holidaysafe is here to ensure you are fully protected in every way throughout your journey.
Chile currently has a working holiday scheme available to citizens of hong kong aged between 18 and 30 years permitting those eligible to stay in chile for up to 12 months. Canada, cyprus, denmark, estonia, finland, france, germany, hong kong. Young hongkongers will get a chance to spend up to a year in france, thanks to a new workingholiday scheme starting in july. Working holiday visa guidance to help citizens from over 60 countries work and travel around the globe. Working holiday in hong kong basics hong kong has established bilateral working holiday scheme with the government of new zealand, australia, ireland, germany, japan, canada, korea, france, united kingdom and austria since 2001. Information about hong kong sar working holiday visa. Home working holiday visa the main purpose of the scheme is to facilitate cultural and educational exchange between hong kong and participating countries. Australian work visas get sponsorship or a working holiday visa. Laurent fabius, minister of foreign affairs of france signed on the 6th of may 20 with mr. The main conditions for qualifying for your first working holiday visa are.
This visa helps young people from hong kong come to new zealand. All you need to know about working holiday in hong. This time may be extended by the presence of a criminal offence on the application or the need for a medical. Working holiday visas department of foreign affairs and trade. The working holiday visa allows you to remain in france for one year as a tourist while letting you work. Only a certain number of applicants are accepted from each country, so you should apply as early as you can in order to increase your chances. Working holiday visa hong kong working holiday working holiday visa the purpose of the scheme is to facilitate cultural and educational exchange between hong kong and the participating country with a view to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two places. Over 30,000 people have successfully gotten working holiday visa to the 10 countries to travel and work at the same time. A working holiday scheme was set up between ireland and hong kong in 2005. Use our application guides to help fill out your application properly, then submit your application. Jul 14, 2014 in may last year, we signed the working holiday scheme agreement between france and hong kong. France working holiday scheme website partner economies. Moving to hong kong working holiday visa hong kong. Irelands working holiday agreements with other governments allow young people of both countries to fund an extended holiday through temporary work.
Offers practical information and many useful recommendations accommodation, restaurants, public transport, festivals, cultural events, etc. Work visas in hong kong are increasingly difficult to obtain, with most jobs once done by western expatriates now filled by local professionals or mainland immigrants. Hong kong public holiday and chinese festivals chinese lunar calendar pan and zoom feature available for year 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020by installing and using this app, you will. We aim to provide free visa advice for every working holiday combination on the planet, in the process helping young people to discover how they can realise their ambitions of working and living o. Avoid processing delays by sending us a complete application. Working holiday visa to hong kong coffeewithasliceoflife. Under the scheme, young people of hong kong may apply for a working holiday authorisation to ireland, and vice versa.
You will have to leave and reenter hong kong to activate the visa. The official youtube channel for discover hong kong. Get set for your working holiday with our working holidaycare cover, which gives you comprehensive travel protection while enjoying this shortterm international living experience. The cashier order or bank draft should be one from a bank which has a connected bank in the hksar and made payable to the government of the hong kong special. I want to attempt a working holiday year in hong kong. Not to every foreigner and not for every territory of france applies the same. About visa requirement singapore airlines holidays. Thanks to the french working holiday visa, young foreign students can discover france throughout the course of a whole year while working there. During a working holiday, participants typically take up jobs they wont normally do in hong kong for instance, picking strawberries on a farm or working as a bartender or waiter in a pub. How to get a hong kong working holiday visa dont stop. Hi, i am scheduled to travel to hong kong for a 7 day holiday along with wife and 8 year old son.
No doubt the scheme will further boost cultural exchanges and mutual. Canada, cyprus, denmark, estonia, finland, france, germany, hong kong, ireland. As a result of bilateral working holiday visa agreements made between the government of hong kong and a number of other countries, hong kong sar passport holders aged between 18 and 30 are eligible to apply for working holiday visas to australia, canada, france, germany, ireland, japan, new zealand and south korea. Ive already done quite a lot of research, i know the application process and i meet all the requirements, ive also looked. Offering a range of benefits, this cover includes 365day work and travel protection and is applicable to all working holiday scheme partner countries. Working holiday scheme website working holiday in hong kong. In the message to be sent to campus france, please mention all the necessary details such as program enrolled in france, name of the french school and your original school in hong kong macau, duration of your study, departure date to france. Choose a 2020 year planner with public holidays from this list of countries. Hong kong visa information the hong kong association of atlanta.
Uk welcomes hong kong to join youth mobility scheme gov. Participating countries include south korea, australia, canada, new zealand, japan, germany and ireland. The working holiday scheme provides you with an opportunity to gain invaluable experience and widen your horizons while vacationing, studying and working in a foreign country with different culture. Once on the hong kong working holiday visa you can do any type of work you desire. The benefits of working in hong kong as an expat include excellent salaries, low taxation and the lucrative local labor market. According to the consul general of france in hong kong and macau, there were only 99 applications for working holiday visas in hong kong in 20. What nationalities can apply for a hong kong working holiday visa.
The purpose of the scheme is to broaden the horizons of young people. If you are older than 18 and under 30 years old you can apply for a working holiday visa in hong kong for 12 months. Download forms consulate general of the republic of korea in. Under the administration of the united kingdom prior to 1997, the queens birthday was a public holiday observed in the second monday of june.
In view of the enthusiastic response to the france hong kong working holiday scheme whs, the hong kong special administrative region hksar government has agreed with the french government to double the 2015 quota under the scheme from 200 to 400. Working holiday visa in france for hong kong nationals. Reflecting frances diverse activities, 2600 french nationals resided in hong kong as at 2016. You can apply for a working holiday visa at your nearest japanese embassy or consulate. The hong kong id card is used as a health insurance card for coverage in all public facilities. Many expats work in the financial sector but others are increasingly being employed in rapidly developing areas of the business. For general information and for preparing, submitting and tracking your application, log on to francevisas, the official website for visa application to france francevisas is a single portal with all the information you need to process and help you every step of the. It was replaced by the hong kong special administrative region establishment day after the transfer of sovereignty to the peoples republic of china. Work and travel in canada with international experience canada. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. The bilateral programme will open 200 places each year to applicants. On a clear day, victoria peak gives you a perspective of the sheer vastness of hong kong. Young people from argentina, australia, canada, hong kong, new zealand and south korea can come to the netherlands for a maximum of 1 year to get to know the dutch culture. Hong kongkorea working holiday scheme quota to increase.
Once you have obtained a job offer, your company will work with you in applying for a hong kong visa and although most applications are accepted. Im looking some practical advice from anyone who has moved to hong kong temporarily on a whv. Since 1 january 2014, hong kong has become one of the participants of united kingdom uks youth mobility scheme. Dont let that put you off though, hong kong is still a major base for expat employment, you just need to do your research first. I currently work in starbucks so and i can imagine i would need to speak cantonese to do a similar job in hk, i. If you havent yet reached your 35th birthday, you may be able to apply for a working holiday visa whv. A gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including. How to get a hong kong working visa dont stop living. Holiday countries argentina, canada, south korea, new zealand, hong kong.
Hong kong public holidays 2020 this page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays. Practical information about hong kong air france usa. All you need to know about the workingholiday scheme in france. Slave labour on working holiday scheme isolated but for hong kong victims recourse is available, says australias envoy 14 sep 2015 2. Adolescents between 18 and 30 years of age can apply for a residence. The working holiday program whp or working holiday scheme whs is a cultural exchange programme. A working holiday visa is a residence permit allowing travellers to undertake employment and sometimes study in the country issuing the visa to supplement their travel funds. Our new site displays updated vacation dates in 550 regions of the world almost everyday, a public holiday is added or modified somewhere in the world. Singapore airlines holidays is being appointed as the authorised visa agent ava by the consulategeneral of the republic of singapore in hong kong starting 15 january 2015. This provides an opportunity for french and hong kong youth to broaden their. As per 2017, france has issued a total of 3,161,274 uniform schengen visas from 3,684,404 visa applications received at french consulates and embassies around the world. Download full list of visafree access or visaonarrival for hksar.
Discover our working holiday visa travel insurance to enjoy your working holiday experience in full safety. Australia has long been a popular destination for working holidaymakers. Hong kong agreed with french for working holiday scheme to. There are certain industries within hong kong where some skill sets are in short supply. Please note hk holiday visa are only accepted from citizens of. Immigration department again reminds public to remain vigilant against phone scams read more indian nationals continue to enjoy 14day visafree visit to hong kong after successfully completing prearrival registration online. If youre between 14 and 79 years old, you probably. We diligently research and continuously update our holiday dates and information. May 07, 20 young hongkongers will get a chance to spend up to a year in france, thanks to a new working holiday scheme starting in july. Applying for a french visa in hong kong and macau consulat. Under the scheme from 200 to 400, the hong kong special administrative region hksar government has agreed with the french government to increase the 2015 quota with the view by working holiday scheme whs of enthusiastic response to hong kong or france.
Working holiday program whp working holiday scheme. Australia austria canada france germany ireland japan korea republic of new zealand. For many young people, holding a working holiday visa enables them to experience living in a foreign country without undergoing the usual costly expenses of finding work sponsorship in advance or going on expensive. Aug 20, 2015 working holiday in hong kong basics hong kong has established bilateral working holiday scheme with the government of new zealand, australia, ireland, germany, japan, canada, korea, france, united kingdom and austria since 2001. Visa applications submitted in hong kong and macau are processed by the consulate general of france in hong kong and macau. The united kingdom, canada, the netherlands, japan, ireland, korea, malta, germany, denmark, sweden, norway, hong kong, finland, cyprus, belgium, italy, france, taiwan and estonia. Similarly, commonwealth day was a school holiday prior to the transfer of sovereignty, as is the. The food and health bureau fhb supervises the public sector and the department of health dh monitors the private hospitals and clinics registered in the medical clinics registry but the quality of medical care is the same in all facilities. Hong kong reentry permit for entry from the mainland of china and the macao special administrative region only, hong kong seamans identity book, hong kong document of identity for visa purposes provided that the document is valid or the holders limit of stay in hong kong has not expired. Working holiday scheme between ireland and hong kong. Ok so once you have a guaranteed job and signed a contract you will need to apply for your visa.
The uk and hong kong have reached an agreement on hong kongs inclusion in the youth mobility scheme yms to benefit young people from both the uk and hong kong starting in 2014. The annual quota of the working holiday scheme whs between hong kong and france will be increased reciprocally from 400 to 500 with effect from january 1, 2016, as. The hong kong france working holiday scheme was established on 1 july 20 with both sides providing an annual quota of 750. So much more than just the city, hong kong has some out of the way places offering hiking, water sports and camping.
International experience canada enables citizens of hong kong between the ages of 18 and 30 years old to stay in canada for up to one year. Working holiday scheme france a guide for applicants in. The year 2020 is a leap year, with 366 days in total. Upon your arrival in hong kong, you can get in touch with local tourism professionals for further information and to help organize your stay. Arriving at hk on saturday morning 11am arrival at airport the coming week. Notice, application form letter for certificate of no criminal conviction from hongkong police, 20701. Go shopping at the popular stanley or temple street night market, catch a ferry to kowloon, visit disneyland or go spot some pink dolphins. The consulate general of france in hong kong and macao requires applicants to provide a financial proof of 2,500 euros for maintenance during their stay in france. Long stay student visa procedures more than 3 months hong. The government announced early last month that it had reached an agreement with the new zealand government to set up a working holiday scheme the scheme for young people of the two territories.
Not if you set off under the working holiday programme whp. Countries covered for 2020 year planners office holidays. Work travel working holidaycare insurance fwd hong kong. Download your free work and holiday guide to australia and sign up for email updates. China or hong kong in the past 14 days in order to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. A working holiday visa is a residence permit allowing travellers to undertake employment and. Download your free work and holiday guide to australia and sign up for email.
The working holiday visa is a fantastic chance to experience hong kong in a whole new way. We have a range of visas that allow you to go to school, take a course, or do other training. I have a secondary school education and teaching in hong kong requires a degree so theres my most obvious option gone. Overview of holidays and many observances in hong kong during the year 2020. Hong kong special administrative region passport wikipedia. Australian working holiday visa requirements australian. Ok i know putting this under china could be quite controversial but i couldnt find hong kong separately. Citizens from australia, canada, denmark, france, germany, hong kong, ireland, south korea, new. Check holidays dates in 2019 for new years day, lunar new years day, ching ming festival, good friday, easter monday, labour day and birthday of the buddha. The scheme allows young people from france and hong kong to travel and work in the other territory, for up to one year. This week im talking to sarah, shes recently moved to hong kong on a working holiday visa and i was curious to find out what its like sarah is a 26 year old professional world wanderer currently based in hong kong. To get your hands on a hong kong work visa, you need to fulfill a number of somewhat unfixed. The hong kongfrance working holiday scheme was established on 1 july 20 with both sides providing an annual quota of 750. Apart from the scheme with korea, hong kong has established seven other bilateral working holiday schemes with new zealand, australia, ireland, germany, japan, canada and france.
If the application is submitted to the hong kong immigration department direct, the applicant should send in with the application a cashier order or a bank draft in hong kong currency for payment of visa fee note 7, annex. Check hong kong public holidays for the calendar year 2019. Young hong kong nationals chaven been able to benefit from the working holiday visa in france since 20, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the french lifestyle while gaining a new professional. You can come here to holiday, for sightseeing or adventure activity, or to visit friends and family. The government of the hong kong special administrative region hksar has agreed with the french government to further expand the annual quota under. Hong kong working holiday china lonely planet forum. Hong kong public holidays 2018 this page contains a national calendar of all 2018 public holidays. The immigration authority in hong kong for processing working holiday visas is immigration department hong kong. Even for a straightforward application, an australian working holiday visa can take up to 8 weeks to process. It aims to enable young citizens of hong kong to gain an insight into the culture and daily life in the federal republic of germany. Working holiday scheme quota between hong kong and france. Both france and hong kong have offered working holiday programs. Working holiday program whp working holiday scheme whs.
Countries currently eligible for the working holiday visa program in australia are. On the first time i applied for my hong kong working visa i was still covered in hong kong with my working holiday visa. Oct, 2019 hong kong calendar 2019 2020 comprises of all the important dates for hong kongers. France, germany, ireland, japan and south korea if you are british you can study for up to 12 months conditions. How do i apply for a hong kong working holiday visa. One happy result of this conjunction is that hong kong employees become entitled to statutory chinese and western holidays. If you want to visit, study or work in canada, make sure youre eligible to apply. Working holiday visas for hong kong citizens anywork. All the conditions specified in the labor laws are also applicable to expats, except the mandatory provident schemes ordinance, since this is determined by the duration of employment in hong kong and whether the expat. Depending on your plans, you can visit new zealand for up to 9 months. Citizens visiting hong kong for not more than three months90 days are not required to obtain visas. The following list of general holidays for 2019 is gazetted for public information by the hong kong government. Hong kong working holidaywork and travel in hong kong. If you obtain work while already in hong kong, you can apply for a work visa and the immigration service will rarely ask questions.
Since 2001, the government of the hong kong special administrative region hksar has established bilateral working holiday scheme arrangements the scheme with the government of new zealand, australia, ireland, germany, japan, canada, korea, france, the united kingdom, austria, hungary, sweden, the netherlands and italy respectively. Depending on the country, you can download the application form from the. For general information and for preparing, submitting and tracking your application, log on to france visas, the official website for visa application to france. The scheme is appealing because you can earn money and travel at the same time. France and hong kong sign a working holiday agreement.
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