Work Permit for migrant domestic worker
You need to apply for a Work Permit if you are hiring a migrant domestic worker (MDW) in Singapore. Find out the eligibility requirements, how to apply and what you need to do during her employment.
Key facts
Overview and key facts about the Work Permit, including who it is for, validity and pass map.
Eligibility and requirements
Includes eligibility criteria for an MDW, security bond and insurance.
Employer's guide
Includes information on rest days, well-being, contracts, salary, overseas leave and sending an MDW home.
Foreign worker levy
Includes levy rate, paying the monthly levy, applying for levy concession and waiver.
Apply for Work Permit
Includes how to apply for a Work Permit and the steps to take before and after your MDW arrives in Singapore.
Apply under a special scheme
Applying under the Joint Income Scheme or Sponsorship Scheme for lower-income employers and senior citizens.
Renew a Work Permit
When and how to renew a Work Permit before it expires.
Appeal for renewal
How to submit an appeal if your MDW is not eligible for Work Permit renewal.
Cancel a Work Permit
When and how to cancel a Work Permit for MDW.
Replace a card
How to replace a lost, damaged or stolen card.
Notify MOM
When to notify MOM, including changes in employer's information, address, MDW's passport details, pregnancy, death, missing MDW, provide a reference for your MDW, or if you would like to get a family member to act on your behalf on her matters.
Transfer to a new employer
How to transfer an MDW directly, including tasks for the new and current employers.
Transfer an MDW to a new employer through an employment agency
EAs can take over the responsibilities for your MDW while finding her a new employer.
Get a short Work Permit extension
How to extend your MDW's Work Permit for a short period.
Customer ratings for FDW-placing EAs
Find out about customer ratings for FDW-placing employment agencies.
Advance Placement Scheme
Overview of the scheme, eligibility criteria for employers and participating employment agencies. Find an EA to hire MDW trained in eldercare.
Publications and resources
An information hub of educational articles, useful publications, guides and videos for both employers and their migrant domestic worker.
