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Hong Kong Entry Visa for a New Foreign Domestic Helper

11 facts quoted from the official source

Employer-sponsored admission for a foreign domestic helper under the Standard Employment Contract.

Income required
HKD 15,000/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Domestic Duties OnlyThe Helper shall only be required to perform domestic duties for the employer.
  • Employer Household Income Hkd MonthlyThe employer must have a household income of no less than HK$15,000 per month.checked 2026-07-27
  • Minimum salaryThe employer undertakes to pay a salary no less than the minimum allowable wage.
  • Requires EmployerThe route requires a Hong Kong employer and the prescribed employment contract.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe Helper must be provided with suitable accommodation and reasonable privacy.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe route requires a Hong Kong employer and the prescribed employment contract.
  • Family members coveredHelpers are not eligible to bring their dependants to Hong Kong for residence.
  • Official source basisThe route requires a Hong Kong employer and the prescribed employment contract.
  • Report summaryThe route requires a Hong Kong employer and the prescribed employment contract.
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
  • Family members coveredHelpers are not eligible to bring their dependants to Hong Kong for residence.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Contract Length YearsHelpers are normally admitted for a period of two years.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing Time Weeks MaxIt normally takes about four to six weeks to process an application.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Hong Kong?
The official source states: Employer-sponsored admission for a foreign domestic helper under the Standard Employment Contract.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is HKD 15,000/mo (income), from the official record.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Hong Kong?
The official source states: The Helper must be provided with suitable accommodation and reasonable privacy.

Every answer is quoted from the official immd.gov.hk page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immd.gov.hkLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Hong Kong government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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