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 03 March 2026 Visa processing for domestic helpers in Hong Kong can look very different depending on the helper’s current location and contract status. Understanding which category your helper falls into helps you set the right expectations, prepare the…
Updated 03 March 2026 Filipino domestic helper contract renewal procedure Step 1: Domestic helper visa application at the Immigration Department Immigration procedures are similar for Indonesian and Filipino domestic helpers. The Filipino domestic helper must submit the required documents to…
Updated 20 November 2025 The Hong Kong government has announced on Sep 30, 2020, it will give the flexibility to allow contracts ending on or before December 31, 2020, to be extended up till Jan 31, 2020, given that both the employer and…
Updated 05 February 2026 Philippine passport renewal in Hong Kong can be done both via online and personal applications. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, foreign domestic helpers and other Filipino OFWs are encouraged to schedule for passport renewal through…
Updated 20 January 2026 Hiring a domestic worker in Hong Kong comes with clear legal requirements set by the Immigration Department. Whether you’re an employer hiring for the first time or a domestic helper applying for a visa, understanding the…
Hundred of Filipino domestic workers have been denied flying from and to Hong Kong since the novel coronavirus outbreak. The Philippine government has issued the temporary two-way ban since 4 February 2020. It is said that visitors arriving from China,…
HelperChoice has carried out a survey with 921 domestic workers currently deployed in Hong Kong where they shared how the current virus and travel ban from the Philippines are affecting their daily lives and work. There are currently 400,000 domestic…
Bringing your domestic helper abroad with you sometimes requires (a lot of) work and planning, especially when it comes to processing the paperwork necessary to obtain the proper visa. Requirements vary across countries and based on your domestic helper’s nationality…
Updated 19 January 2026 Travelling with a domestic worker can be a practical and positive experience, whether it’s a family holiday, visiting relatives, or an extended stay overseas. For many employers in Hong Kong, however, questions often arise around visas,…