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Working in China
Capital: Beijing
Largest city: Shanghai
Population: 1.351 billion (2012)
Currency: Renminbi (yuan)
Language: Standard Mandarin
China, officially the People’s Republic of China, is a sovereign state located in East Asia. It is the world’s most populous country, with a population of over 1.35 billion. The PRC is a single-party state governed by the Communist Party, with its seat of government in the capital city of Beijing. It exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and two mostly self-governing special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macau). The PRC also claims Taiwan – which is controlled by the Republic of China (ROC), a separate political entity – as its 23rd province, a claim controversial due to the complex political status of Taiwan and the unresolved Chinese Civil War.
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Visa Summary
Visa: Working holiday
Age: 18 to 30 (at time application is received)
Length of stay: 12 months
Application fee: HK$135
Processing time: Two weeks upon receipt of application
Restrictions / Eligibility:
Be an Australian citizen
Primary intention is to holiday in Hong Kong
Aged between 18 and 30
Be able to produce financial proof of having an amount sufficient for maintenance during a proposed stay in Hong Kong
Hold a return ticket or financial proof of having sufficient funds to purchase a return air fare
Agree to hold medical and comprehensive hospitalisation and liability insurance to remain in force throughout a stay in Hong Kong
Emergency
Emergency telephone numbers
Police, fire & ambulance 999
Australian Consulate General, Hong Kong
23/F Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 2827 8881
Facsimile: (852) 2585 4457
Website: http://www.hongkong.china.embassy.gov.au
Embassies of China in…
Argentina Chinese Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Crisologo Larralde 5349
1431 Buenos Aires
Ph +54 11 4543 8862 / 0054
F +54 11 4545 1141
Web: N/A
Australia Chinese Embassy in Canberra, Australia
15 Corronation Drive
Yarralumla
ACT 2600
Ph +61 2 6273 4780
F +61 2 6273 4878
Web: http://au.china-embassy.org
Austria Chinese Embassy in Vienna, Austria
Metternichgasse 4
1030 Vienna
Ph +43 1 714 31 49
F +43 1 713 68 16
Web: www.chinaembassy.at
Bangladesh Chinese Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Plot 2 and 4, Road no 3, Block-1
Baridara
Dhaka
Ph +880 2 882 4862 / +880 2 882 4164
F +880 2 882 3004
Web: http://bd.china-embassy.org
Brazil Chinese Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil
Avenida das Nações
Quadra 813 lote 51
70.443-900 – Brasília – DF
Ph +55 61 2195 8200
F +55 61 3346 3299
Web: http://br.chineseembassy.org
Canada Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, Canada
515 St. Patrick Street
Ottawa
Ontario KIN 5H3
Ph +1 613 789 3434 / +1 613 789 3513
Web: http://ca.china-embassy.org
Chile Chinese Embassy in Santiago, Chile
Pedro de Valdivia 550
Providencia
Casilla 3417
Santiago
Ph +56 2 2233 9880 / +56 2 2335 2755
F +56 2 2234 1129 / +56 2 2335 2755
Web: http://cl.china-embassy.org
China N/A
Costa Rica Chinese Embassy in San José, Costa Rica
De la casa de D. Oscar Arias
100 metros al sur y 50 metros al oeste
Rohrmoser, Pavas
San José 1518-1200
Ph +506 2291 4811
F +506 2291 4820
Web: http://cr.chineseembassy.org
Cyprus, Republic of Chinese Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus
30 Archimidous Street
P.O. Box 24531
2411 EngomiNicosia
Ph +357 22 352 182 / 3 / 4
F +357 22 353 530
Web: N/A
Czech Republic Chinese Embassy in Prague, the Czech Republic
Pelleova 18
Bubenec
16000 Prague 6
Ph +420 224 311 323 / +420 233 028 800
F +420 224 319 888
Web: www.chinaembassy.cz / http://cz.china-embassy.org
Denmark Chinese Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark
Øregaards Allé 25
2900 Hellerup
Ph +45 39 460 889
F +45 39 625 484
Web: www.chinaembassy.dk
Estonia Chinese Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia
Narva mnt. 98
15009 Tallinn
Ph +372 601 5830 / +372 602 5831
F +372 601 5833 / +372 601 6566
Web: www.chinaembassy.ee
France Chinese Embassy in Paris, France
11, av. George V
75008 Paris
Ph +33 1 49521950
F +33 1 47202422
Web: www.amb-chine.fr
Germany Chinese Embassy in Berlin, Germany
Markisches Ufer 54
10179 Berlin
Ph +49 30 27 58 80
F +49 30 27 58 82 21
Web: www.china-botschaft.de
Greece Chinese Embassy in Athens, Greece
Dimokratias street 10-12
15452 P. Psychico
Athens
Ph +30 210 672 32 82
F +30 210 672 38 19
Web: http://gr.chineseembassy.org
India Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, India
50-D Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Ph +91 11 2611 2345 / +91 11 2687 1585
F +91 11 2688 5486
Web: http://In.china-embassy.org
Indonesia Chinese Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia
Jl. Mega Kuningan No 2
Jakarta Selatan 12950
Ph +62 21 5761039
F +62 21 5761037 / +62 21 5761038
Web: www.chinaembassy-Indonesia.or.id
Ireland Chinese Embassy in Dublin, Ireland
40 Ailesbury Road
Dublin 04
Ph +353 1 260 1119 / +353 1 269 1707
F +353 1 283 9938
Web: http://le.chineseembassu.org
Italy Chinese Embassy in Rome, Italy
Via Bruxelles, 56
00198 Roma
Ph +39 06 965 24 200
F +39 06 853 52 891
Web: http://it.china-embassy.org
Japan Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, Japan
3-4-33 Moto-Azabu
Minato-Ku
Tokyo
Ph +81 3 3403 3380 or 3388
F +81 3 3403 3345
Web: www.china-embassy.or.jp
Latvia Chinese Embassy in Riga, Latvia
Ganibu dambis 5
1045 Riga
Ph +371 673 570 23 / 34
F +371 673 570 25
Web: http://lv.chineseembassy.org
Malaysia Chinese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
229, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Ph +60 3 2142 8495
F +60 3 2141 4552
Web: http://my.china-embassy.org
Malta Chinese Embassy in Valletta, Malta
Karmnu Court
Lapsi Street
St. Julians STJ 1264
Ph +356 23 798 822 / +356 23 798 805 (Visa)
F +356 21 344 730 / +356 21 380 251
Web: http://mt.china-embassy.org / http://mt.chineseembassy.org
Mexico Chinese Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico
Av. San Jerónimo No. 217 B (La otra banda)
Delegación Álvaro Obregón
01090 México, D. F.
Ph +52 55 5616 0609
F +52 55 5616 0460
Web: www.embajadachina.org.mx / http://mx.china-embassy.org
New Zealand Chinese Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand
2-6 Glenmore Street
P.O. Box 17-257, Karori
Wellington 6147
Ph +64 4 472 1382
F +64 4 474 9613
Web: www.chinaembassy.org.nz
Norway Chinese Embassy in Oslo, Norway
Tuengen Allé 2B
0244 Oslo
Ph +47 22 49 38 57
F +47 22 92 19 78
Web: www.chinese-embassy.no
Poland Chinese Embassy in Warsaw, Poland
ul. Bonifraterska 1
00-203 Warsaw
Ph +48 22 831 38 36
F +48 22 635 42 11
Web: www.chinaembassy.org.pl
Singapore Chinese Embassy in Singapore, Singapore
150 Tanglin Road
Singapore 247969
Ph +65 6418 0252
F +65 6418 0250
Web: www.chinaembassy.org.sg
Slovakia Chinese Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia
Jancová 8b
811 02 Bratislava
Ph +421 2 6280 4291
F +421 2 6280 4291
Web: www.clnskaambasada.sk
Slovenia Chinese Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Koblarjeva 3
1000 Ljubljana
Ph +386 1 420 2855 / +386 1 420 2866
F +386 1 282 2199 / +386 1 420 2859
Web: http://sl.china-embassy.org
South Korea Chinese Embassy in Seoul, Korea (Republic)
54 Hjoja-Dong
Jongno-Gu
Seoul
Ph +82 2 738 1038
F +82 2 738 1077
Web: http://kp.chineseembassy.org
Spain Chinese Embassy in Madrid, Spain
C/Arturo Soria, 113
28043 Madrid
Ph +34 91 519 42 42 / +34 91 519 36 72
F +34 91 519 20 35
Web: www.embajadachina.es
Sweden Chinese Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden
Lidovägen 8
115 25 Stockholm
Ph +46 8 579 364 37
F +46 8 579 364 54
Web: www.chinaembassy.se
Switzerland Chinese Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Kalcheggweg 10
3006 Bern
Ph +41 31 352 73 33 / +41 31 351 63 37
F +41 31 351 45 73
Web: www.china-embassy.ch
Taiwan N/A
Thailand Chinese Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand
57 Rachadapiske Road
Dindaeng
Bangkok 10400
Ph +66 2245 0088
F +66 2246 8247
Web: www.chinaembassy.or.th
The Netherlands Chinese Embassy in The Hague, the Netherlands
Willem Lodewijklaan 10
2517 JT ‘S-Gravenhage
Ph +31 70 306 50 91
F +31 70 355 1651
Web: http://nl.cina-embassy.org
Turkey Chinese Embassy in Ankara, Turkey
Golgeli Sokak no. 34
G.O.P.
Ankara
Ph +90 312 436 0628
F +90 312 446 0748 / +80 312 446 4248
Web: http://tr.chineseembassy.org
United Kingdom Chinese Embassy in London, the United Kingdom
49-51 Portland Place
London W1B 1JL
Ph +44 20 7299 4049
F N/A
Web: www.chinese-embassy.org.uk
United States Chinese Embassy in Washington, the United States
3505 International Place, NW
WashingtonD.C. 20008
PH +1 202 495 2000
F +1 202 495 2138
Web: www.china-embassy.org
Tax System
Hong Kong is well known for its attractive tax regime, at a personal and corporate level. Expats working in Hong Kong can take advantage of the some of the most inviting tax brackets in the world. The city also has no capital gains tax, no VAT sales tax, no withholding tax on dividends and interest or collection of social security benefits.
Individuals are taxed at progressive rates on their income, starting at just 2% and only reaching 17% for the higher income earners.
The income tax brackets of Hong Kong are as follows:
Hong Kong is one of the world’s major financial hubs and is blessed with selection when it comes to banks. Local and international banks operate freely in Hong Kong with more than 70 of the largest 100 banks in the world located in the city.
To open an account in Hong Kong documents that you will generally need to provide include:
Passport or Hong Kong identification card
Proof of Hong Kong address or home country address
Application form
Some banks have their application forms online. Accounts in Hong Kong will usually include a debit card, overdraft facility, option to open a savings account and more.
Employment
Hong Kong is well known for its expat population, particularly in the country’s banking and financial section where an abundance of foreign companies operate. People with a background in economics and finance would find opportunities in Hong Kong to further their career while on a working holiday. Due to Hong Kong’s attractive tax system expats from around the globe look to the financial centre for employment.
English teaching opportunities are also commonly available in Hong Kong, as it is one of the primary languages used for business and key to the city’s tourism industry. According to TEFL (Teaching English as a foreign language), there is a demand for English tuition in Hong Kong, but qualifications will be required for this work.
Communication
Hong Kong is well serviced by telecommunications and has several licensed mobile network operators. The major telecommunications players in Hong Kong are:
CSL New World
Hutchinson Telecom
Peoples
SmarTone-Vodafone
Sunday
Mobile Virtual Network Operator
To sign-up for a phone contract in Hong Kong, applicants will need to provide forms of identification, such as a passport and proof of employment.
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