Application Procedures

Domestic Helpers Comparison

Filipino helpers from overseas Indonesian helpers from overseas Bengalese helpers from overseas Local helpers with completed contracts
Application Period
Around 2.5 - 3.5months
Around 2.5 - 3.5 months
Around 2.5 - 3.5 months
Around 1 month
Salary
$4,730
$4,730
$4,730
$4,730 - $9,000
Language of Communication
English
Cantonese, Mandarin and English (depending on experience)
Cantonese, Mandarin and English (depending on experience)
Depending on the Nationality of helpers
Personality
Smart, clever and independent
Simple and receptive to advice
Simple and receptive to advice
Depending on the Nationality of helpers
Suitable for families
Families with babies or children, Couple only family
Families with elderly, disabled, children and newborns
Families with elderly, disabled, children and newborns
Families with an urgent need for a domestic helper
Hiring fee
Lower
Higher
Lower
Higher
Filipino helpers Indonesian helpers Bengalese helpers
Language
English
Cantonese, Mandarin and English (depending on experience)
Cantonese, Mandarin and English (depending on experience)
Character
Smart and Independent
More obedient and open to advice
More obedient and open to advice
Education
University/Tertiary level
Secondary (high school) level
Primary and Secondary school level
Working Experience
Middle East and Hong Kong
Mainly Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Middle East and Hong Kong
The majority of helpers have no experience
Training
Around 14 days
All receive standard training for not less than 600 hours (required by the Indonesian government)
Around 60 days
Religion
Mainly Catholic and Christian
Islam
Islam
Overseas helpers Local helpers
Application Time
Around 2.5 to 3.5 months
Around 1 to 1.5 month
Acceptance of job offers
Without Overseas working experience: not picky

With Overseas working experience: pickier
With completed contract: very picky

With terminated contract: less picky
Salary
$4,730
$4,730 - 9,000
Time to adapt
Longer
Shorter
Performance
Less experienced helpers need more guidance from employers but they are more obedient and hardworking

More experienced helpers can adapt quickly
Quick adaptation but they are less open to advice
Homeland Return for holidays
Not required
Required during the first year of the contract
Plane Tickets required
Single Trip
Single Trip/ Round-trip
Interview
Video Conference
Face-to-face

Service Fees

Filipino helpersFrom $10,980
Indonesian helpersFrom $11,680
Bengalese helpersFrom $8,680
Fees include:

a) Consular fee at respective Consulate General in Hong Kong

b) Body Check in the home country

c) Relevant administrative and handling fees in the home country

d) Working Visa fee of the Immigration Department

e) Single-trip plane ticket to Hong Kong (including departure and airport taxes)

f) Application administration upon the arrival of helpers (e.g. apply for HKID, report to   helpers’ respective consulates)

g) Two years follow up and counseling services (including translation services)  

Filipino helpersFrom $11,380
Indonesian helpersFrom $16,980
Bengalese helpersFrom $8,680
Fees include:

a) Consular fee at respective Consulate General in Hong Kong

b) Relevant administrative and handling fees in the home country

c) Working Visa fee of the Immigration Department

Filipino helpersFrom $3,680
Indonesian helpersFrom $4,500
Bengalese helpersFrom $3,680
Fees include:

a) Consular fee at respective Consulate General in Hong Kong

b) Working Visa fee of the Immigration Department

c) Fee for Overseas Workers Welfare Administration OWWA (Filipino helpers only)

Filipino helpersFrom $2,000
Indonesian helpersFrom $2,580
Bengalese helpersFrom $2,000
Fees include:

a) Consular fee at respective Consulate General in Hong Kong

b) Working Visa fee of the Immigration Department

c) Fee for Overseas Workers Welfare Administration OWWA (Filipino helpers only)

Equip helpers with basic knowledge and skills for elderly care and improve the quality of care received by the local elderly.

Learning FocusEquip helpers with basic knowledge and skills for elderly care 
TutorsRegistered Nurses, Registered local care workers, Lecturers from Hong Kong St. John Ambulance 
Hours of Study9 hours in total (3 Courses : 3 hours/ course)
Programme Content

Module 1 : Basic First Aid Course at Hong Kong St. John Ambulance

Module 2 : Understanding the common health issues of elderly and Introductory training on nursing

Module 3 : Tips for communicating with elderly

Upon completion of all modules, helpers will receive a certificate from Hong Kong St. John Ambulance

Limited Offer$800

Including Proxy Purchase on HelperCare Insurance, additional helper body check service, and Proxy Purchase on Plan tickets (Contact us for more details).