{"id":11868,"date":"2023-04-27T02:46:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T18:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helpers-nationality-matter\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T21:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T13:15:17","slug":"helpers-nationality-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helpers-nationality-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a Domestic Helper\u2019s Nationality Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(Updated on April 27, 2023)<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helpers-nationality-matter\/#Should_You_Choose_Filipino_Maids_Or_Indonesian_Maids\" >Should You Choose Filipino Maids Or Indonesian Maids?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helpers-nationality-matter\/#Need_To_Hire_A_Domestic_Helper\" >Need To Hire A Domestic Helper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helpers-nationality-matter\/#Found_A_Helper\" >Found A Helper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helpers-nationality-matter\/#You_might_also_be_interested_in\" >You might also be interested in:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Searching for the\u00a0right helper\u00a0is not always an easy task as there is a lot of contradicting information out there that can cause confusion among employers-to-be. It can be difficult to distinguish between urban myths and actual truths. Whether a helper\u2019s nationality matters when hiring a helper to give us a hand at home <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.helperchoice.com\/house-rules-for-domestic-helpers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">depends on your\u00a0needs and requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"block-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/yoopies-cms2Fc74c5d8d-eb2b-4ffb-ba73-d4a2d33ddb39_domestichelperhongkonghelperchoice.jpg\" alt=\"Should You Choose Filipino Maids Or Indonesian Maids? | Hiring A Domestic Helper In Hong Kong\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is important to avoid falling into stereotypes by linking certain personal attributes \u2013 such as honesty, reliability, hard work or even a caring attitude \u2013 to certain nationalities.<\/strong>\u00a0It is never possible to ascertain those based on nationality only. It is worth keeping in mind that they vary across individuals and nationality is hardly the only cause. Everyone has their working style and a unique personal attitude \u2013 and, as such, no generalizations can (nor should) be made.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Choose_Filipino_Maids_Or_Indonesian_Maids\"><\/span>Should You Choose Filipino Maids Or Indonesian Maids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Hong Kong, most families opt for Filipino domestic helpers or Indonesian domestic helpers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, what matters the most is how well you\u00a0identify your needs\u00a0and how clear you are about your expectations.<\/strong>\u00a0Based on these, you will be able to establish criteria \u2013 and on these only \u2013 against which to assess helper profiles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overall, it is right to say that Filipinas tend to have a stronger education background than helpers from Indonesia or Myanmar and as such have a better command of the English language.<\/li>\n<li>Domestic workers from Indonesia often have better Cantonese skills as their three-to-six-month pre-deployment training includes Cantonese classes. So, if you are finding a helper to care for an elderly who only speaks Cantonese, an Indonesian helper is more likely to be a better fit \u2013 as long as she actually speaks Cantonese!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind that<strong> this is by no means a rigid rule<\/strong>. The main consideration when hiring should be experience and training.<\/p>\n<p>While nationality doesn\u2019t really matter when it comes to personal attributes, it does matter when certain rules and regulations are concerned.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Certain things such as\u00a0the lead time\u00a0necessary to\u00a0process the paperwork\u00a0to hire a new helper or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper\/visa\">a helper\u2019s contract renewal<\/a>, transfer procedures or even procedures to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.helperchoice.com\/taking-domestic-helper-holidays-guide-visa-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take your helper on holidays with you<\/a>\u00a0may vary depending on a helper\u2019s country of origin.<\/li>\n<li>Besides, as your helper will be staying with you, it will be crucial to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helper-cultural-differences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">understand cultural differences<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 personal beliefs being one of them \u2013 and acknowledge them to ensure that things are smooth. There is no general rule \u2013 but, zooming out, the majority of Filipinas are Christians; Indonesians are Muslims, and Burmese, Buddhists. Based on their personal beliefs, they might have preferences when it comes to rest days for example or even follow a specific diet. It is important to take into consideration those aspects and discuss them during the interview stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_To_Hire_A_Domestic_Helper\"><\/span>Need To Hire A Domestic Helper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for a helper in Hong Kong, you may <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/registration\/childcare\/employer\">create an account<\/a><\/strong> on <strong>HelperChoice platform<\/strong> and review verified helper profiles by their work experiences, availability, contract status, salary expectation and so on. <strong>HelperChoice online platform<\/strong> provides helper matching service that allows you to find a domestic helper through direct hire, which is more affordable and flexible compared with hiring a domestic worker through traditional maid agencies. More importantly, <strong>HelperChoice<\/strong> is <strong>an ethical and fair employment agency <\/strong>that does <strong>NOT<\/strong> charge helpers any placement fees.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Found_A_Helper\"><\/span>Found A Helper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After you found a suitable helper, you may<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=85258014645\">contact us<\/a><\/strong> to process helper&#8217;s contract and visa for you. Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hk.helperchoice.com\/en\/direct-hire-packages\/\">visa processing service<\/a><\/strong> is currently applicable <strong>for Filipino maids only<\/strong>. It includes all mandatory paperwork and visa process fess and the document delivery fee to your door. Our dedicated customer support team will regularly report the progress to you. Meanwhile, you may relax and chill at home.<\/p>\n<p>If you become our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hk.helperchoice.com\/hire-domestic-helper\/\">Premium member <\/a><\/strong>and have found a domestic helper from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\">HelperChoice platform<\/a><\/strong>, you may also enjoy a 10% off on visa processing service.<\/p>\n<p><em>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/hk.helperchoice.com\/en\/direct-hire-packages\/\">Visa Processing Service Fees<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_also_be_interested_in\"><\/span><strong>You might also be interested in:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper\/hiring-costs\">2023 Domestic Helper Hiring Cost In Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper\/domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2023\">2023 Domestic Helper Holidays<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helperchoice-new-user-guide\">How To Hire A Maid Online?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hk.helperchoice.com\/en\/direct-hire-packages\/\">Filipino Helpers Visa Processing Fees<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\">Hire A Domestic Helper On HelperChoice Platform! \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Updated on April 27, 2023) Searching for the\u00a0right helper\u00a0is not always an easy task as there is a lot of contradicting information out there that can cause confusion among employers-to-be. 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