On 21 January 2005, Memorandum of “Working Holiday Scheme” was signed between Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSPR) and Ireland, which has initiated from 1 March 2005. “Working Holiday Scheme” aims at facilitating the cultural and educational exchange, and strengthening the bilateral relationship between HKSPR and Ireland. Successful applicant can obtain a Working Holiday Visa valid up to 12 months. Under that circumstance, he/she may take up short-term employment but is not allowed to work for the same employer for more than 3 months. For details, please visit www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_10.htm.