Identity Card
Everyone are required to carry their own Hong Kong Identity Card "HKID" all the time by law, you can apply your
HKID from the
Immigration Department through on-line advance booking.
Immigration Department hotline:(852) 2824 4055
Driving License
You are required a Hong Kong Driving License to drive in Hong Kong, simply bring your overseas driving license
together with your HKID Card and apply at any of the Licensing offices of Transport Department, most applications
associated with vehicle and driving licenses can be submitted by post. For the latest information please visit the
Transport Department website.
Transport Department hotline:(852) 2804 2600
Getting a Car
Buying a car is easy in Hong Kong, several of choice for selection, whether is brand new or second
hand from authorized dealer or direct import, and second hand cars are normally more value of money.
Third party insurance is compulsory by law for all registered vehicle, you must obtain a certificate
of insurance before a transfer of ownership and new car registration.
First Hand Car Dealer
Second Hand Car Dealer or Direct Seller
Domestic Helper
Having a live in helper can be a tremendous benefit in aiding with childcare, looking after the household,
cooking and helping to cater for dinner and drinks parties. Generally they are unobtrusive and a great asset
that you will quickly become addicted to, and the process of employing the right candidate is reasonably straightforward –
alternatively you can of course engage the services of an agency to look after everything for you. There are Filipino,
Indonesian, Thai, Indian and Sri Lankans are employed by local families. Of course you can contact the domestic helper
agency or you can find a domestic helper already in Hong Kong through friend referral or supermarket notice boards etc.
A 2 years term with a minimum wages adjust by the The Government of HKSAR from time to time. And the employer must provide
accommodation, food, insurance and annual return airfare.
For the latest government information on employing domestic helpers, please visit the
Immigration Department website
Bringing Your Pets to Hong Kong
Transportation & Octopus Card
The MTR, KCRC train, public buses, green top mini-bus and trams do cover most of the Hong Kong areas, and getting taxi is incredible easy in Hong Kong. Most of the above transport do accept
Octopus Card as payment (except Taxi), you can purchase your own Octopus Card from most of the MTR station, KCRC station, 7-11or Circle K twenty four hours convenience store, HK$50 deposit
for the card are required and you can re-load your card by cash or automatic reload through your application with your bank account or credit card as soon as the value falls below $0.