UK work permit application

[Brownie]

Hi! I am currently working in Hong Kong as a domestic helper. I would like to find a job as domestic helper in UK. Does anyone konw how long that it take for application of UK working visa in case if I can find an employer in UK?

[Bluebirdjones]

The authorities here do not issue "domestic helper" work visas anymore.


The only way it is allowed, is to come with the family you work for.
ie.. if the employer-family move from HK to the UK, you can be "sponsored" by them to
accompany them.

[Sophie]

Welcome to the forum brownie I suppose bluebirdjones already answered your query....

[darren-b]

The authorities here do not issue "domestic helper" work visas anymore.


The only way it is allowed, is to come with the family you work for.
ie.. if the employer-family move from HK to the UK, you can be "sponsored" by them to
accompany them.

And you would have had to work for them for at least a year before applying to travel to the UK to work for them here.

[Brownie]

Is there any differences between the job as domestic helper and nanny? I just accepted an offer as a nanny of a Canadian family who has been seconded to UK. Is the visa application requirement the same as domestic helper?

[darren-b]

Is there any differences between the job as domestic helper and nanny? I just accepted an offer as a nanny of a Canadian family who has been seconded to UK. Is the visa application requirement the same as domestic helper?

It is the same thing - "As a domestic worker you provide a personal service linked to the running of your employer's household. Domestic workers include chauffeurs, gardeners, cooks and nannies".

Have you met the family? Or have they just offered you a job over the internet. If you have not met the family in person there is a very good chance that it is a scam and they will request that you send money to pay for your visa processing (and then they will disappear with your money...).

[Bluebirdjones]

... I echo Darren's concerns.

If this job was offered to you via the internet .... then I'm tempted to say it's a scam.

If the family are in HK, and you've met them, then it's likely to be genuine.

Read this earlier thread
http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....ighlight=nanny

... perhaps some of it relates closely to the job offer you've received.

If it's too good to be true .... it usually isn't.

[Arthur Little]

Hi! I am currently working in Hong Kong as a domestic helper. I would like to find a job as domestic helper in UK. Does anyone konw how long that it take for application of UK working visa in case if I can find an employer in UK?

Welcome to the forum, Brownie. Alas, I know virtually nothing about acquiring permits for working abroad ... but I DO share the other respondents' concerns about possible 'scammers'.

[Brownie]

Thank you very much for all advices... I need to be careful then...