Updated on 19 January 2026 The Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong (taking place on Friday, September 25, 2026) is one of the most celebrated traditional holidays of the year. It’s a time for family reunions, glowing lanterns, and mooncakes, but…
(Updated on 26 January 2026) The process of hiring a foreign domestic helper can be time-consuming and daunting. In order to help you navigate this process more easily, we have prepared some essential information with all you need to know…
(Updaed on Oct 28, 2025) Hiring local versus foreign maids in Hong Kong involves several differences, shaped by legal, economic, and cultural factors. Here’s a detailed look at the primary differences: 1. Legal and Regulatory Requirements 2. Cost Implications 3.…
(Published on May 6, 2024) In Hong Kong, domestic workers are typically employed under the “Foreign Domestic Helper” (FDH) visa scheme. Under this scheme, domestic workers are allowed to work exclusively for the employer who sponsored their visa. Taking on…
(Published on June 13, 2025) How to hire a domestic helper through a reputable and reliable maid agency? First, you may start asking for their license number and verifying their licensed number on Labour Department’s website. The Criteria For A…
(Published on April 19, 2024) Hiring domestic helpers in Hong Kong is quite common and is an integral part of the city’s social fabric. Many families, especially those with working parents and children, rely on domestic helpers for household chores,…
Updated on 26 January 2026 The following is updated with reference to the new application process announced by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office HK on Aug 3, 2020. In Hong Kong, the domestic helper visa processing involves 2 steps: visa…
(Updated on March 19, 2024) It’s never easy to let someone else take care of your baby. Are you ready for your domestic helper to take care of your baby? In Asia, it is common practice for parents to let…
Should I go for a foreign domestic helper? Foreign domestic helpers have become part of our everyday life and definitely contribute to making our lives easier and make it possible for many of us to have a full-time job in Hong Kong.…
Medical coverage for your domestic helper Employers are responsible for providing their helpers with free medical treatment (except when a helper has left HK on a non-work trip) throughout their employment contract. This includes consultations, hospital expenses, and emergency dental…