[anothernewbie]

Hi,

Looking to bring our maid over with us. How does one go about processing her Visa. Is it possible to do this at the embassy - or does it have to be processed at HK ?

Any idea on time it will take and the procedure. have tried leafing through the immigration dept. website - now thoroughly confused.

Thanks

[KnowItAll]

What nationality is your helper and where is she coming from?

[joschan1]

To be able to bring your helper from overseas, the requirements are as follows:

1.She needs to have worked for you for at least a year
2.You need to have your valid working permit from your HK company

The forms you can collect from Immigration. That was how we brought our helper with us.

Good luck

[anothernewbie]

Am Indian, Maids Indian and coming from India. She's worked for us well over a year.

The only work permit document (?) I hv is the little sticker in my passport - do I need anything else ?

thanks again

[KnowItAll]

Well, if you have your HK ID card, proof of salary and employment contract (to verify the length of your stay etc), you're all set.

No bizzare rituals as far as Indian domestic helpers are concerned.

[rani]

The Visa has to be processed in HK. You'll need to go to Immigration to pick up the contract forms. Complete it, both you and helper have to sign. Take the forms and proof of Income, helper's passport copy to the Indian Embassy for stamp/approval and then back to Immigration for processing. Immigration processing takes 4-6 weeks.

[anothernewbie]

Thanks for all yr help Rani/ KIA .

Rani - I hv been trawling thru the geo baby forums to find a full day care for my son - 2yr 9 months. Any suggestions ? Thks in advance

[rani]

hi,

most people have full time helpers hence day care isn't as common here.

The Gov't does have a few day care centers across HK.
have a read through these threads:

http://www.geobaby.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116442

http://www.geobaby.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116501