(Updated on 14 February 2026) Navigating the rules to hire a domestic helper can feel overwhelming, especially with the updates to residency and income requirements. To help you prepare your home and your application, we’ve answered the most common questions…
Updated 14 February 2026 So, you’ve found the perfect match on HelperChoice—how exciting! Now comes the part that can feel a little like a mountain of paperwork: the DMW e-Registration. Don’t worry, though. While it sounds technical, it’s really just…
Updated 16 February 2026 Hiring a foreign domestic worker is usually what families do when they need someone to help with caregiving and domestic work. As of today, there are around 250,000 maids working in Singapore. Only about one-third of…
Hiring a foreign domestic worker (FDW) is often thought to be the only solution to get extra hands to help around in the household. While FDWs play an extremely valuable role in many Singaporean and expat households – particularly by…
Updated 05 February 2026 In recent years, there has been a lot of negative reporting on domestic helper agencies in Hong Kong. The employment agencies are accused of overcharging domestic workers, illegally confiscating passports, offering fake too-good-to-be-true contracts to helpers,…
Updated 06 February 2026 In today’s fast-paced world, more families are looking for autonomy and transparency when it comes to bringing someone into their home. The traditional model of using a recruitment agency is no longer the only path. In…
HelperChoice and Enrich HK organised Facebook live to answer the rights of employees about the covid-19 pandemic. Here are some common questions asked during Facebook live. You are also welcome to watch the Facebook live Quarantine Welfare Q: What does…
Updated 05 February 2026 At HelperChoice, we believe that a successful employment journey begins and ends with a smooth transition. One of the most common questions we receive from employers is regarding the domestic helper air ticket. Whether it is…
Updated 02 February 2026 Hiring a domestic helper is a big decision, and many employers find themselves choosing between a full-time foreign domestic helper and a local part-time domestic worker. A full-time domestic helper offers continuity, familiarity with household routines,…
It is important to offer your domestic helper a proper living quarter so that she can gain enough rest after a long day working. But things get a tad more complicated when it comes to the accommodation arrangement as foreign…