🇭🇰 Hong Kong · Employer-sponsored work
Foreign Domestic Helper — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,226 |
| Minimum annual salary | HKD 240,000 |
| Proof of savings | €55,646 |
| Minimum investment | €111,291 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–50 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €134 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/forms/forms/fdhcontractterms.html.
- Typical processing: ~56 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,226.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Clause 5(a): The amount of wages shall not be less than the minimum allowable wage announced by the Government of the HKSAR and prevailing at the date of the contract. (a página remete para a MAW anunciada separadamente, sem indicar o valor)”
“Applicants must be at least 18 years old.”
“Standard Employment Contract and Terms of Employment for Helpers (silente sobre residência permanente / right of abode)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.