This form is for application for the employment of domestic helper from abroad. Book an appointment online walkin interview at hong kong immigration department immigration tower, 7 gloucester road, wan chai if choosing this option we recommend the domestic helper arrives before 9am to secure a sameday appointment. Starting an employment agency in hong kong the hong kong employment ordinance defines an employment agency as an establishment or person who aims at obtaining employment for another person or supplying personnel to an employer. Original employment contracts, id 407 rev 102003 obtainable at the hong kong immigration department, signed by the domestic helper and employer. Use asiaxpat to create a discussion topic, or to post on an existing thread. For proper delivery of your mail items, please ensure your. Hk immigration services limited, christchurch, new zealand.
Starting an employment agency in hong kong business. Feb 14, 2019 both domestic helpers and their employer have the right to terminate a domestic helper employment contract. Domestic helper contract and work visa renewal procedure in hong. I did check the links online, but they only allow us to book appointments at kowloon offices. I have no idea if my situation is normal or not, but both times i have renewed my visa with my current employer it has been simply a matter of having all required documents in my hot little hand, making appointment, going in to an immigration office, submitting everything, and hanging around for an hour or so until my passport is returned with its shiny new visa sticker in place. I feel this articles name should be foreign domestic workers in hong kong instead of the euphemistic foreign domestic helpers in hong kong. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Overseas domestic helper sunlight employment agency closely cooperates with local large training centers in philippines and indonesia, interviewing foreign domestic helpers and strictly choosing those domestic helpers with rich experience, good character and enthusiastic attitude for employers selection. Or write to chief immigration office, immigration tower, 7 gloucester road, wan chai, hong kong. Hca 20072019 promotion, encouragement and incitement of the use or threat of violence via internetbased platform or medium. However, in recent years domestic helpers from the philippines, indonesia, thailand, india and sri lanka have taken their. Can foreign domestic helpers become permanent residents of. There are a number of options to make an appointment at the. Underpaid mail items will not be accepted by the immigration department.
Domestic helper worker visa requirements in hong kong. Application for change of employer must be submitted by the helper in person within four weeks prior to the expiry of the contract to the foreign domestic helpers section, immigration tower, 7 gloucestor road, wan chai, hong kong. Apr 26, 2017 10 common reasons why domestic helpers in hong kong get terminated part 1 as an employer of a domestic worker, it seldom happens that you try your best to retain a helper for an extended period of time. Association of hong kong agencies for migrant workers limited. Foreign domestic workers have to renew their employment visa after their twoyear visa has expired. After the arrival at hong kong, the helper shall get hong kong identity card within one month so as to receive the medical treatment at governmental public hospitals upon sickness, and otherwise the hospital will consider the helper as traveler and then charge very expensive medical treatment fee, which shall also be paid by the employer. As soon as possible, the domestic helper should book an appointment online or go for a walkin appointment at hong kong immigration immigration tower. How can i book an appointment at the hk immigration office in wanchai to apply for visa extension.
Nov 21, 2009 philippines consulate is involved to attest all the 4 copies. Make sure you are aware of the rules around hiring a domestic helper options. Employers of foreign domestic helpers who have a record of mistreatment or underpayment may be refused permission to employ by the immigration department. Association of hong kong agencies for migrant workers limited incorporated as non profit making organization under cap. It is more accurate, these servants are workers, they work for their employers. Enforce a maximum working hours for hong kong domestic. Believe it or not, renewing a domestic helpers contract with the same employer. May 22, 2014 guide to hiring a domestic helper in hong kong. Unfortunately, it becomes necessary to terminate domestic helpers contract.
It is very common to hire a domestic helper in hong kong. According to the hong kong government website, a foreign domestic helper can apply for an extension of stay within 8 weeks before your limit of stay expires. In the case of hiring a firsttimer, upon arrival in hong kong, your domestic worker will have to clear immigration and she will receive a landing slip stating how long she is allowed to stay in hong kong. For many expats in hong kong, hiring a domestic helper for the first time is a daunting and unfamiliar task. For domestic helpers employed by hong kong residents applying for visas, the following documents have to be submitted. One would have to follow certain steps to terminate your helpers contract but be sure that firing your helper will have a huge impact both on their career prospects and the support they are offering back home. Sep 02, 20 in an attempt to combat the nonproblem of job shopping, the government has tightened rules to further entrap the citys longsuffering domestic helpers last week, the immigration department responded to supposed public concern, announcing that it will now make it harder for domestic workers to quit their contr. Mar, 2019 when you take your domestic helper on holiday, securing the right visa for your domestic helper is key. Sample termination letter for domestic helper contract hk. Sample termination letter for domestic helper contract. If the helper is unable to continue working or decides to pursue other plans, or the employer finds the helper unable to fulfill tasks properly or committed serious offense, it may be time to part ways.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Foreign helpers in hong kong do not have to queue overnight. After the peoples republic of china assumed sovereignty of the territory in july 1997, hong kongs immigration system remained largely unchanged from its british predecessor model. Substandard service quality of domestic helper agencies triggers complaint. How to apply for an extension of stay in hong kong hong. The domestic helper scheme is operated under the general discretion that the director of immigration possesses to grant permission to nonresidents to live and work in hong kong and also to. If the domestic helper s limit of stay is less than 10 days, then you must use the following ways. Termination letter to immigration hong kong geobaby.
It can be a difficult process and obviously its crucial to find the right person who will fit in with your family. The ultimate guide to hiring a helper in hong kong for expats. Except foreign domestic helpers and imported workers, you may make an appointment for up to four applicants, with a maximum of four applications. In hong kong there is a distinction between local and foreign domestic help. Apr 11, 2017 foreign helpers in hong kong do not have to queue overnight for visa extensions. Of all the duties, the company secretary has to make certain that the hong kong limited company is in compliance with the statutory requirements of the hong kong companies ordinance and must maintain the statutory books and records of the company. Will i be able to hire a domestic helper while these polo services are temporarily suspended. The employer should hold a valid visa which excludes those on visitor visas or should be a permanent resident, to apply for a foreign domestic helper visa for hisher maid. If you are using an agency for a finish contract helper who is still in hk then 1st of all you are getting milked for something that the helper herself could have done, all you and the helper would have needed to do was get the contract form from hk immigration, fill it in, drop it of the philippines consulate for checking and stamping, once that is done then hand it into the hk immigration. Book an appointment online visa will usually be released the same day walkin interview at hong kong immigration department immigration tower, 7 gloucester road, wan chai visa will usually be released the same day. Visa extension how to book appointment in wanchai hong. The hong kong immigration does not set a minimum age or gender limitation for foreign domestic helpers. Director of immigration immigration department 7 gloucester road wanchai hongkong date.
Enforce a maximum working hours for hong kong domestic helpers. This paper deals with premarital pregnancy among female foreign domestic helpers fdhs in hong kong, who originate mostly from the philippines, indonesia and thailand. In hong kong when most people mention helpers they actually mean a foreign domestic helper fdh employed from overseas via a recruitment agency or directly via an advertisement or referrals. Comprising five percent of hong kongs population, about 98. Application for employment of domestic helper from abroad. This will give you ample time to secure your stay in hong kong. The consultancy endeavours to simplify the migration process for. Requirements of supporting documents for domestic helpers. Domestic helper hiring guide in hong kong helperchoice. Foreign helpers in hong kong do not have to queue overnight for visa extensions. More information about our company secretary service.
If you are a foreign domestic helper or an imported worker whose contract has been. If granted, this visa will generally allow a single entry into australia with a maximum stay of 6 weeks. Information for visitors seeking to travel with their domestic helper. Section 24 of the immigration ordinance excludes domestic helpers and certain other occupational.
Last week, the immigration department responded to supposed public concern, announcing that it will now make it harder for domestic workers to quit their contracts. Hong kong labour departments 24hour hotline for domestic helpers. Hk raises minimum pay, food allowance for domestic helpers. New rules make it near impossible for hong kong domestic. Please read the guidebook for the employment of domestic helpers from abroad id e 969 carefully before completing the form. Drafting house rules for domestic helpers and specific helper guidelines will create some muchwanted peace every household has its own rhythms and habits.
Feature article by the hong kong government for making appointment for online. Online appointment booking for replacement of identity. Can foreign domestic helpers become permanent residents of hong kong. If you are a foreign domestic helper who wishes to submit an extension of stay application with the. Annual leave for helper depends on how many years of service a domestic helper has with an employer. Once an appointment online for the visit to the immigration office has been.
Administrator join date sep 2002 location pokfulam, hong kong posts 5,815. In order to employ a fdh and obtain a work visa for that employment, the employer must enter into a special. Access to information of immigration department admission scheme for the second generation of chinese hong kong permanent residents. Visa requirements for taking your domestic helper on holiday. The domestic helpers hong kong id original and photocopy and the latest hong kong visa original and photocopy. After the peoples republic of china assumed sovereignty of the territory in july 1997, hong kongs immigration system remained largely. Both domestic helpers and their employer have the right to terminate a domestic helper employment contract. In many southeast asian countries, your domestic helper is allowed to join you on a short stay tourist. It will be easier for the citys 250,000 foreign domestic helpers to renew their visas from next week, with online, mail and dropin applications offered as alternatives to standing in long queues. In hong kong, foreign domestic workers have to renew their. Foreign helpers in hong kong do not have to queue overnight for. Hong kong identity cards online appointment booking for replacement of identity cards territorywide identity card replacement exercise you can make an appointment online for replacing the new identity card at nine newly established smart identity card replacement centres and also prefilling the application form. Some people prefer submitting their applications online,this saves time from queuing and traveling.
To provide an honest, accurate and cost effective service. The complainant refused to accept this unreasonable offer and inquired with the immigration department about the helpers application. In 2017, there were 370,000 foreign domestic helpers in the territory. Helper visaphilippine consulate appt hong kong forums. Oct 25, 2018 information for visitors seeking to travel with their domestic helper. The foreign domestic helper visa scheme in hong kong does not apply to chinese residents of the mainland, macao and taiwan as well as nationals of afghanistan, cuba, laos, korea democratic peoples republic of, nepal and vietnam. What should hk domestic helper do when employer asks her.
House rules for domestic helpers helperchoice blog. Immigration department again reminds public to remain vigilant against phone scams read more indian nationals continue to enjoy 14day visafree visit to hong kong after successfully completing prearrival registration online. Hong kong government departments fair employment agency. Book an appointment online visa will usually be released the same day. In most cases the immigration department expects the domestic workers to return to their home countries, but in case the employer needs the helper to stay for urgent reasons, upon mutual agreement, it is possible to apply for an extension of stay. In addition, a release letter from the current employer showing the date of. Once they hand all the papers back to you your helper can take the above list rani has provided with a copy financial statement and original copy of a bill to prove current residency to hk immigration. In 2019, there were 400,000 foreign domestic helpers in the territory.
But sometimes abuses kick in once a helper tries to do a gesture out of goodwill by going out of the supposed restrictions of her employment. How to renew contract filipino helper wecarehelpers. Feature article by the hong kong government for making appointment for applying extension of stay at immigration branch offices only. Form id988a visaextension of stay application form for domestic helper. Book appointment to apply for extension of stay govhk. Helpers visas now easier to renew south china morning post. Details include how to use the service, supporting documents and immigration branch offices information. Unlike most other persons who are admitted to hong kong for employment, foreign domestic helpers are not entitled to become permanent residents after 7 years residence. Online application for extension of stay for foreign domestic. Browse hong kong expat forums and navigate through threads about domestic help.
If a domestic helper is covered under the hong kong employment ordinance and has worked for at least 12 months with the same employer, the employee is entitled to 7 days of annual leave. In an attempt to combat the nonproblem of job shopping, the government has tightened rules to further entrap the citys longsuffering domestic helpers. Domestic helpers are a blessing to many families, but managing them can be challenging. Walkin interview at hong kong immigration department immigration tower, 7. Authorization letter for visa application employer rev01. Forums hong kong domestic help hong kong expat forums. May 12, 2017 unfortunately, it becomes necessary to terminate domestic helpers contract. This hotline provides advice on employment rights and responsibilities, complaints against employment agencies, and support filing for assistance on exploitation or physical abuse situations. The widespread use of domestic helpers or amahs in hong kong has improved the lifestyle of many hong kong families. Chinese amahs were once a common sight in hong kong and most wealthy families employed at least a cook and often housemaids and drivers.
Substandard service quality of domestic helper agencies. Applicants who are domestic helpers from hk, macau or taiwan wanting to accompany their employer to australia should apply for a subclass 600 visitor business stream visa. Company a informed the complainant to seek for a replacement as the helper would not come to hong kong at all. The new levels of the minimum allowable wage and food allowance will apply to all foreign domestic helper contracts signed on or after. Requirements of supporting documents for domestic helpers applying for visas.
A new domestic worker joining your family may have difficulty with the house rules used in your family. Domestic helpers should submit the notarized contract and supporting documents to hong kong immigration in one of the following ways. The helper and the employer shall enter into a standard employment contract id 407 as specified by the director of immigration. Foreign domestic helpers section 6th floor, immigration tower, 7.
Hong kong domestic workers are bound to employment contracts that stipulate how much they should be paid, who are their employers or where are they supposed to work. But in many western countries, your domestic helper will need to apply for a special visa. Then, you can just fax it to the immigration dept and make attention to domestic helper section. There are a number of options to make an appointment at the immigration department. Authorization letter for visa application employer rev01 knp. Hiring a helper in hong kong may be attractive, but it can also be daunting. In addition, a release letter from the current employer showing the date of expirytermination of the contract is.