Pinned guide
Ending a domestic-helper contract: deadlines and final-payment checklist
A practical Hong Kong checklist for ending a foreign domestic-helper contract, covering notice, Immigration notification, final payments and return passage.
Guides
Guides to hiring a domestic helper in Hong Kong
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How to hire a domestic helper you found in Hong Kong
What to check before hiring a domestic helper already in Hong Kong, including contract status, Immigration approval, and local-hire agency quotes.
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Direct hire, local hire, and overseas hire explained
Understand how direct, local, and overseas hiring labels are commonly used when hiring a domestic helper in Hong Kong.
Fair interview questions for a domestic helper
Use role-relevant, respectful questions to discuss a Hong Kong household's domestic-helper role, routine and working arrangements.
First week with a new domestic helper: a household onboarding checklist
A practical Hong Kong first-week checklist for helping a new domestic helper understand the household, routine, safety contacts and working arrangements.
How to choose a domestic helper agency in Hong Kong
A practical way to compare a Hong Kong helper agency's licence, written fees, branch reviews, service terms, and government records.
How to compare domestic helper agency fees in Hong Kong
Compare Hong Kong domestic helper agency fees by hiring route, package scope, airfare treatment, and written terms.
What to check before paying an agency deposit
A practical checklist for checking an agency licence, written fees, inclusions, refund terms, and receipts before paying.
How to check a domestic helper agency licence in Hong Kong
Use the Labour Department portal to check an employment agency licence and read the limits of published enforcement records.
What Consumer Council reports say about helper agency complaints
Understand the dispute themes in the Consumer Council's employment agency report and why anonymous cases cannot identify an agency.
How much does a Hong Kong domestic helper agency charge in 2026?
A source-backed look at public Hong Kong domestic helper agency fees across 20 agencies and eight common hiring routes.