Hong Kong is a city of skyscrapers, which ranks third in the ranking of all financial centers in the world. The state is one of the major trading powers, which constantly attracts not only tourists, but also workers of various specialties.
In order to go to work in this country, you must first familiarize yourself with the working conditions for foreigners, the procedure for obtaining a work visa, as well as with issues of remuneration of a foreigner. In addition, it is desirable to get an idea of the labor legislation in the country, calculate the average cost of living and foresee possible difficulties. So, how to make a lot of money and which country is better to go to work?
Working conditions
Today, work in Hong Kong attracts Russians with large salaries. In addition, local entrepreneurs provide their subordinates not only with a good salary, but also with social assistance. But for this, workers are required to be highly qualified and fulfill their assigned duties at the highest level.
In order to successfully find a job in Hong Kong, a foreigner needs to be fluent in English and have a higher education. These conditions apply not only to office employees, but also to universal workers (people who are looking for any job). True, work in Hong Kong for girls does not require professionalism and extensive experience. Local employers greatly appreciate the beauty of Russian women.
Work without knowledge of the state language
Today in Hong Kong, the official language is Chinese. Workers who speak Chinese, technical and spoken Chinese are greatly appreciated. People who speak only English will also be able to find a job, but such vacancies appear on the market in very limited numbers. You have to understand that there is no work in Hong Kong for Russians who know only Russian.
Sought after vacancies
The most sought after profession in Hong Kong is an English teacher. There is a large shortage of such employees. A Russian citizen with higher education and extensive experience in teaching English can easily find work in Hong Kong.
Since hotels in this country open almost every day, there is a great demand for employees in the tourism industry. Fluency in English will help get a job in hotels, bars, restaurants, hotels. With a large influx of tourists, the work of a guide will be relevant.
Due to the lack of professional cooks, this profession in the country itself is promising and profitable. If a visitor has a lot of experience and a good education behind him, then he will have the opportunity to choose a job from well-known restaurants.
Media work in Hong Kong is also very popular. Since many Hong Kong residents are still native English speakers, one can easily find work in newspaper publishers and find a job as a reporter or photographer. But even in this area, a sufficient level of professionalism and at least minimal experience are required.
How to leave for work and how to earn a lot of money
Hong Kong companies need professional staff with valuable knowledge to fill jobs. Therefore, it will be difficult for newly arrived Russian citizens without such professional qualities to find a job.
The first thing to do is find an employer. It is necessary to prove to the possible future boss his own indispensability in the professional sphere. Next, you must sign an employment contract with the employer.Then comes the usual procedure for collecting the necessary documents and applying for a foreign employee to the service. It is very important at the initial stage to get a certificate of work permit in Hong Kong, which you need to wait about two months.
The list of documents for obtaining a work permit includes the following papers:
- employment contract;
- certificate of absence of local candidates for the position;
- document confirming higher education;
- a description of the applicant’s experience in scarce vacancies;
- proof of criminal record.
Work Visa
Work in Hong Kong requires a work visa for everyone except those people who already have permanent residence in Hong Kong. For a foreigner, an employer handles a work visa. The law provides for several types of visas for official work.
General Employment Policy is the most popular work visa itself. The main conditions for obtaining it are professionalism, knowledge and experience of the applicant. When submitting documents for a work visa, a response from the consulate must wait about a month. The first visa is issued to a foreigner for a year, then it can be extended by two, and later - for three years. It allows a foreign worker to transport his family to Hong Kong.
Entry Visa for a New Helper is a visa for less professional workers. It provides an opportunity to get a job as domestic staff or an au pair. With such a visa, the employee must reside in the territory of the employer and cannot take his family with him.
How to find a job in Hong Kong yourself
Russian citizens can find work in Hong Kong without intermediaries. But in order to find a decent job with a good salary, a visitor needs to know English well. Legal work without knowledge of the language is impossible.
In Hong Kong, most jobs are provided to residents of China and Hong Kong. Therefore, foreigners should start looking for a place in advance. You can search for vacancies while sitting at home via the Internet. To do this, go to the official website of the Department of Labor, as well as the official website of the Hong Kong Employment Service. In addition, you can use the well-known job search sites in this country: jobmarket, jobsdb, learn4good, indeed. After finding a suitable vacancy, it is best to contact the employer directly using email or other means.
Jobs and salary in Hong Kong for 2017
Hong Kong has a large number of large companies. In such corporations, the visitor has a great chance to find a good job with a high salary. In 2017, Russians are encouraged to try to find work in such large companies: CITIC Pacific, CLP Holding, China Mobile, HSBC, etc. These corporations lack professionals for the following positions: marketer, auditor, business consultant, brand manager . If you can get a job, a foreigner will have high wages.
In 2017, vacancies are provided for residents of the CIS countries in the field of banking services, in the financial market, in medicine, logistics and in the field of software. Work in Hong Kong for women is possible in hotels, bars, restaurants, medical centers or other places.
For 2017, Hong Kong's official salary is about $ 4.3 per hour. The average monthly salary for 2017 is about $ 2,000. This level of wages (when calculating the world average) is considered above average.
What taxes do you need to pay
Taxes in the country are low, they must be paid independently. This is an important fact that increases the income of the employee. The tax rate varies from 2% to 17%. The state also provides many discounts on taxes, which can lead to 0% of their payment. But, despite this, residents must fill out an electronic declaration.
The country has a high level of freedom and human rights. The authorities do not prohibit protests and always meet not only citizens, but also foreigners.
Work in Hong Kong: Russian reviews
Most Russians say that living and working in this country is not easy. In order to get a job, Russians need a visa, and when applying for a document at the consulate, it is necessary to explain the reason for the trip to a foreign country. These clarifications affect the duration of the visa.
Russian citizens share their experiences and say that it is theoretically possible to come to the state on a tourist visa, get a job, and only then get a work permit. But if the authorities find this fact, then they can legally issue deportation from the country.
Problems with jobs for foreigners are created by the country's authorities themselves. Slavic people who worked in Hong Kong, cite several reasons for the difficulty of obtaining jobs for visitors:
- the law states that before hiring a foreigner, the employer must make sure that you cannot take a local resident in this place;
- an entrepreneur who has hired an “imported” employee must first register a vacancy with the Department of Labor;
- the average salary of a foreigner should not differ from the average payment for this position;
- an employee from another state is allowed to be in the country if he has an employment contract with the employer.
As soon as the employment contract is over, the foreign employee is obliged to return to his state. Continuing the document, you can stay (or come again) to the country to earn money.