Hong Kong overview
Hong Kong is a magnificent modern city that welcomes you with a remarkable skyline alongside the Victoria Harbour, delectable Cantonese cuisine, and rich amount of Chinese history and heritage. This small colony has quickly grown into a financial hotspot, not just in Asia, but all across the globe! With a Hong Kong internship through AIP, will give you the opportunity to experience this amazing country personally and professionally.
An international Hong Kong internship will put you above and beyond the other candidates in the job market, which employers today highly value. Learning how businesses operate in Asia is an invaluable knowledge that will make you stand out from the crowd. Furthermore, you will grow your international network by meeting many industry professionals, which can be extremely beneficial for your future career.
Holding one of the top business hub spots in Asia, there are an abundant amount of industries in operating in Hong Kong. This provides an incredible amount of opportunities available in various industry fields. Not to mention, its proximity to mainland China makes it a great place for businesses to start when trying to penetrate the Chinese market. Business sectors such as Finance and Business Development are popular career fields to explore, as well as Import Export and Information Technology.
AIP maintains an extensive network of partner companies across numerous industries, which is ideal for international students pursuing an internship in Hong Kong. Regardless of whether you are looking for an internship during the summer or winter, we accept applications all year round for Hong Kong internships and you can start date is completely customizable.
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Internship experience in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a vibrant country. It’s a kaleidoscope of lights and colors, the old and the new as well as the East and the West. The combination of contrasts has been a significant aspect of Hong Kong, highlighting the country’s character as the embodiment of Yin and Yang, the Chinese concept of balance. As soon as you step off the plane at Hong Kong International Airport, you will immediately feel the senses of Chinese and colonial traditions that blend harmoniously. Your internship in Hong Kong will allow you to experience a motivating and fast-paced work environment since Hong Kong stands as a premier business hub in Asia. The lifestyle of an international intern in Hong Kong can be very eye-opening. Not only you will get a chance to immerse yourself in the exotic and unique culture but also you will come across a plenty of brilliant people as Hong Kong continuously attracts top-notch professionals from all around the globe.
During your leisure time away from your Hong Kong internship, we highly encourage you to explore all the astounding sights Hong Kong has to offer. The country consists of three major areas: the New Territories, the Kowloon Peninsula, and Hong Kong Island. Take a stroll along Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade which overlooks the scenic Victoria Harbour. Then take the ferry to the Hong Kong Island where it is home to Hong Kong’s main business district, Central. Explore this shopping paradise through soaring skyscrapers that look boldly towards the future. If you find the hustle and bustle of the city too overwhelming, plan your short getaway to many tranquil spaces and national parks that lie outside Hong Kong’s urban centers, such as the beaches of Shek O, Po Lin Monastery, the fishing village of Tai-O, to name but a few.
Hong Kong accommodation
- Fully furnished accommodation
- Free Hi-Speed Wifi access
- Close proximity to the workplace
- Walking distance to public transportation
- 24-hour security surveillance
- Local & international restaurants nearby
Hong Kong accommodation
- Fully furnished accommodation
- Free Hi-Speed Wifi access
- Close proximity to the workplace
- Walking distance to public transportation
- 24-hour security surveillance
- Local & international restaurants nearby
Visa information
Hong Kong offers a Working Holiday Scheme Program, which allows people of the following countries to enter for a limited period of training: Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
The purpose of the Scheme is to facilitate cultural and educational exchange between Hong Kong and the participating countries.
Nationals of the participating countries that meet the following eligibility criteria can be granted a Working Holiday Visa:
- he/she holds a valid national passport issued by the participating country and is ordinarily residing in that participating country
- he/she is aged between 18 and 30
- he/she is able to produce financial proof of having an amount sufficient for his/her maintenance during his/her proposed stay in the HKSAR, e.g. bank statement, saving accounts passbooks, etc.
- he/she holds a return air ticket or financial proof of having sufficient funds to purchase a return air ticket; and he/she agrees to hold medical, healthcare (including hospitalization), repatriation and liability insurance to remain in force throughout his/her stay in the HKSAR
Apply online and our staff can help you further in regards to your visa eligibility for Hong Kong.
Note: Immigration laws are updated frequently, so the above text may be subject to change.
Our
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1. Apply
Apply online and our admissions team will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule your interview with an AIP representative.
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2. Interview
During your interview, one of our AIP representatives will ask you questions about your background, past work experiences, internship preferences and goals.
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3. Pay Deposit
If you are officially accepted into AIP, you will be asked to confirm your spot in our program with a deposit fee.
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4. Placement
Our experienced placement team will match you with your ideal host company and arrange an online interview for you with them.
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5. Final Payment
Once your internship has been accepted by yourself and the host company, you will be invoiced for the final payment which will officially confirm your placement.
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6. Prepare
After your payment confirmation, we will assist you in the visa application process, as well as arranging airport pickup and accommodation (if applicable).
AIPx might be a suitable option for you if you are in a hurry. Via AIPx, we will have an interview confirmed for you within 11 working days only (The normal process can take up to 8 weeks).
