Thursday, July 12, 2012

Basic Guide in Acquiring a Domestic Helper Visa

By Alice Sy


Getting a domestic helper visa should be a relatively hassle-free process just as long as you are dealing with the right manpower agency or office. It is important for every applicant to know the entire process as well as the basic requirements in getting a visa to work as a domestic helper abroad. The applicant must be willing to submit to the screening process required by the agency. In most cases, the applicants have to undergo a rigorous screening to determine if they are suitable for the job.

In order to get a visa to work abroad, the agency or recruiter will normally interview all applicants and see if they are able to meet all the requirements and to determine if their qualifications pass their standards. A medical examination is also necessary to ensure that the applicants are physically fit to handle the demands of the job of a domestic helper.

All applicants are also required to submit police clearances or other documents to prove that they do not have any pending criminal records. Sometimes, recommendation or clearance from the previous employer may be required or checked by the agency.

Aside from a domestic helper visa, other legal documents that are needed to be able to work in another country as a housemaid or domestic helper are valid passport and a work contract with your employer. The visa is issued by the country where you intend to work and the contract is prepared by your employer in accordance with the manpower agency and duly notified in the country where you will be working.

The manpower agency or recruiter handling your application is responsible in guiding you throughout the entire application process until such time that your domestic helper visa is issued. Make sure to clarify all your concerns prior to signing documents such as an employment contract.




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