Key facts
- Hong Kong will begin importing hundreds of foreign domestic carers as early as the second half of 2027.
- The pilot scheme will offer accredited helpers a salary 10 to 20 percent higher than standard domestic helpers.
Hong Kong to import hundreds of carers from mid-2027
IN SHORT
Hong Kong plans to import hundreds of foreign domestic carers starting in the second half of 2027 through a new pilot program. These carers will receive specialized elderly care training and earn up to 20% more than standard domestic helpers, according to the city's labor minister.
Key Numbers
2027carer import pilot scheme start year
150-hourrequired training course duration
10 to 20 percentsalary increase for imported carers
1,000government-subsidised elderly care training places
10-hourcurrent basic elderly care course duration
Who's Involved
Chris Sun Yuk-han
Secretary for Labour and Welfare, announced the pilot scheme
Hong Kong
city launching carer import pilot scheme
↳ Why This Matters
The initiative aims to alleviate pressure on Hong Kong's aging population and its existing care infrastructure by increasing the supply of trained elderly care workers, potentially impacting labor costs and service availability in the sector.