HIRING A DOMESTIC HELPER We can all do with a helping hand every once in a while and Hong Kong’s domestic helpers are some of the best The majority of residents, particularly those with children usually hire a domestic helper. Local helpers can be hired on a part or full-time basis. Foreign domestic helpers (typically from the Philippines or Indonesia) can only legally be employed full time on a twoyear, live-in contract.
Who can hire a helper? You need to be a Hong Kong resident with a monthly household income of no less than $15,000.
How do I find a helper? It is best to do so by word of mouth. There are specialist helper recruitment agencies but
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many have come under fire for disreputable practices. Either way, you must enter into a binding Standard Employment Contract (ID407) and apply to the Immigration Department for an employment visa for the helper.
How much will a helper cost me? The Minimum Allowable
