As there is no specific visa for internships, you should apply for a work visa (refer to the section on “You have a job and need to relocate“). If you intend to take up a full-time course of study (not less than one academic year) at the same time, you should apply for a study visa (see section on “You want to study“). Hong Kong also offers a Working Holiday Visa program for nationals of six countries details of which are available under the “Looking for a job” section.
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Our guide was written by Caryn Yeo and Sarah Moore.
You are going for an internship - Hong Kong
Top Tips
01 | The majority of homes in Hong Kong do not have ovens, as most Chinese cooking is done on a hob. Check kitchen appliances before signing a lease. |
02 | Hong Kong is mainly hot but it does get cold between December and February. Homes don’t have heating so you will need your own heating appliances. |
03 | All residents need a Hong Kong ID card. Queues for registration are always huge so book an appointment in advance. |
04 | Rental prices are very high in Hong Kong and you will usually be expected to pay six weeks rent to the estate agent to pay for his or her services. |
05 | Tax is not automatically deducted from your salary in Hong Kong. You will need to ensure that you put aside enough money each month for tax purposes. |
Useful links
- http://www.gov.hk
The one-stop portal of the Hong Kong government, featuring links to information and services from the public sector. - http://www.thelist.com.hk
Website providing reviews of Hong Kong shops, restaurants & services. Practical tips, facts and suggestions are available. - http://www.thestandard.com.hk
The website offers local, world, business and sports news, and access to all sections including breaking news is free.
Interesting fact
Excluding Hong Kong, there are a total of 234 outlying islands that are included in the territory. |