New Skilled Foreign Domestic Carers Proposed in Policy Address

Hong Kong's 2026 Policy Address proposed a pilot scheme in 2027 to introduce skilled foreign domestic carers to meet the growing demand for elderly care at home. Unlike regular foreign domestic helpers, these carers are expected to have higher levels of elderly care training and relevant work experience.

How will skilled foreign domestic carers differ from foreign domestic helpers in terms of duties, qualifications and salary? Can families with existing foreign domestic helpers switch to this new scheme? Here is what employers need to know based on the information currently available.