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Hong Kong: Expansion of Work Rights for Foreign National Students

Key Takeaways

  • Expanded Employment Policy: Full-time foreign undergraduates are now exempt from part-time work restrictions, previously only for postgraduates.
  • Review in 2025: The government will review these measures in 2025.
  • Work Hours for Postgraduates: Full-time foreign postgraduate students can work up to 20 hours per week in internships or summer jobs with a No Objection Letter

Work Rights for Foreign National Students

Hong Kong expanded its foreign student employment policy. 

  • Full-time foreign undergraduates are now exempt from part-time work restrictions, previously available only to postgraduates. The government will review these measures in 2025.  
  • Full-time foreign postgraduate students can work up to 20 hours per week in internships or summer jobs with a No Objection Letter.  

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