Quota ratio： Catering — Quota ratio: 3:1 for production / floor (from 2026-06-16, per department)
| Item | Unit price | Headcount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
Employees Retraining Levy (statutory) Source: labour.gov.hk | HK$9,600 | 2 | HK$19,200 |
Visa application fee (statutory) Source: immd.gov.hk | HK$330 | 2 | HK$660 |
Employees’ compensation insurance (estimate, 2-year contract) Estimate | HK$1,500 | 2 | HK$3,000 |
| Statutory subtotal (government fees) | HK$19,860 | ||
| Estimated subtotal (insurance) | HK$3,000 | ||
| Agency service fee | By quotation — ask on WhatsApp | ||
Monthly running costs (wages + housing)
Worker wages (at or above the median wage) | HK$19,030 | 2 | HK$38,060 |
Housing cost | HK$3,000 | 2 | HK$6,000 |
| Monthly running subtotal | HK$44,060 | ||
From 2026-06-16, housing may be deducted from wages — capped at 20% of the monthly wage or actual cost, whichever is lower.
MPF: workers employed in HK for no more than 13 months, or covered by a mainland retirement scheme, may apply for exemption.
Known total (statutory + estimates, agency fee excluded)
HK$22,860
By quotation
Statutory figures match government publications (levy $9,600/worker, visa fee $330/worker); insurance is a market estimate — actual invoices prevail.
Statutory fees at a glance
The retraining levy (HK$9,600/worker, Labour Department) and visa fee (HK$330/worker, Immigration) are statutory charges matching official figures.
Estimated costs: insurance and actual-cost items
Employees' compensation insurance is estimated for a two-year contract; medical and housing costs follow actual invoices — treat totals as budget guidance.
FAQ
What does one imported worker cost in total?
Two statutory charges: the Employees Retraining Levy HK$9,600/worker (Labour Department) and the visa fee HK$330/worker (Immigration). Add employees’ compensation insurance at actual cost. Agency fees are quoted per package — itemised, no hidden charges.
When are the levy and visa fee paid?
The levy is paid in one lump sum after quota approval and before visa issue (HK$400 × contract months, capped at 24); the visa fee is paid when filing with the Immigration Department.