You just have to fill in the form and get the helper to go to the embassy to do the paper work .. they will know what paper work to do.
There are some fees of cos, like the visa fees and some other insurance stuff.. .
But the helper will know ga la.. it is much better than letting the agency earn extra. cos it is REALLY NOT NECESSARY.
Ask your helper if she knows what to do, if she has been in HK for a long time I am sure she knows.
Also, remember to ask her to get all receipts so you can pay her back the right amount of money.
I think there was something that was 600+ and there was another charge for a few hundreds, that's it.
If you need more information, let me know and I will ask my helper what were the forms and the amount of money needed.
if your maid is direct hire from philippines, you can't do it by yourself. you must pass to agency to handle for you. for details, pls check with philippines consultant, their link is http://www.philcongen-hk.com/labor/main.htm
I think it's really expensive!! i compared about 8 agents 2 months ago and the price is around 6-7K (combined costs of employer & helper paid in philipines) :;pppp: