Hong Kong•Asia4 weeks – 1 month
HK$600 HKD
Varies by filing options
2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Employer-sponsored work visa for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong households; 2-year renewable contract with live-in requirement.
The Foreign Domestic Helper (FDH) visa in Hong Kong is an employer-sponsored work pathway for live-in domestic staff under a standard employment contract. It covers childcare, elderly care, cooking, and household management. Applicants must have at least high school education; hiring households must earn a minimum of HKD 185,760 annually and provide health insurance.
The visa is renewable while employment continues, lasting 2 years per contract or until 2 weeks after termination, whichever is earlier. New applications process in 4-6 weeks; renewals in approximately 10 working days. The mandatory live-in requirement applies, dependents cannot join, and spouses cannot work. Application fee: HKD 600.
This visa is ideal for workers from Southeast Asia—particularly the Philippines and Indonesia—seeking stable employment with higher wages and better conditions than at home, willing to live with their employer and provide household support.
| Initial grant | 2 years |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Hong KongMinimum education: High School
Minimum income: 185760 HKD
Health insurance required
Age: 18-
Min. Income
180,000 EUR/yr
Valid passport
Employment contract
Testimonial
Medical certificate
Police clearance
Employer ID/passport (sponsor)
Proof of residence (sponsor)
Financial proof (sponsor)
Employment contract (sponsor)
Release letter (sponsor)
| Visa/Extension of Stay Application for Domestic Helper | — |
| Application for Employment of Domestic Helper | — |
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