The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued a “high degree of caution” security status for Hong Kong at the time of publication of this information (June 2023). For up-to-date information on Hong Kong travel advice, visit the DFA website here.
Age limit:
You must be aged 18 to 30 (inclusive) to apply for this visa
Visa duration:
Your visa will be valid for up to twelve months from the date you enter Hong Kong
Conditions:
- You must be an Irish citizen and be ordinarily resident in Ireland
- You must be able to show that you possess HK $20,000 (approximately €2560)
- You must provide evidence of a return ticket, or enough funds to purchase one
- You must hold valid healthcare (including hospitalisation), repatriation, and liability insurance for the duration of your stay
- Your primary intention should be to holiday in Hong Kong
- You cannot work for the same employer for more than three months
- You are not permitted to take part in study or training courses
- You must not be accompanied by dependents
Number of visas available:
There are up to 200 visas available to Irish citizens per year
Application fee:
Free
Processing time:
It will normally take two weeks to process your visa application
How to apply:
The application form and guidance notes are available online to download from here or from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Dublin
Further information:
Web: www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/working_holiday_scheme.html
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, 40 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: 01 219 6651
Employment and Visit Visas Section
Immigration Department 24/F
Immigration Tower
7 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: 00852 2824 6111
Email: enquiry@immd.gov.hk
