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Application Process for Hiring a Maid (Helper) in Singapore

Check FDW eligibility

Employer requirement for FDW

If both FDW and employer are eligible to apply, you can proceed the following steps.

1. Helper’s Basic Medical Check-Up: [In Myanmar, it costs around SGD 15]
   • The helper must undergo a basic medical check-up to ensure they meet the health requirements necessary for work permit application. Better check-up at their own country as a precondition requirement.
     • Pregnancy test
     • HIV
     • Syphilis
     • Tuberculosis (TB, usually via chest X-ray)
     • Malaria
     • General physical examination
2. Employer Orientation Program: [online: SGD 35, class room: SGD 35 to 60]
   • The employer must attend the “Employer Orientation Program” (EOP), which can be conducted either online or offline. The program has associated fees, which must be paid by the employer.
3. Helper’s Bio Data Form Submission:
   • The helper needs to fill out a bio data form, which includes:
     • Portrait photo
     • Educational background
     • Work experience details
4. Employer Applies for Work Permit:
   • The employer submits a work permit application for the helper, using the following documents:
     • Valid passport of the helper
     • Helper’s bio data information
5. Payment of Work Permit Application Fees: [SGD 35]
   • The employer is responsible for paying the applicable work permit application fees.
6. Work Permit Processing and Additional Documents: it depends on your application.
   • Work permit processing time typically takes approximately 2 days to 3 weeks.
   • In some cases, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) may request additional documents such as:
     • Child dependent pass (if applicable)
     • House rental contract (if applicable)
7. Security Bond and Insurance Purchase: [SGD 450]
   • Before the helper arrives in Singapore, the employer must purchase a security bond and insurance for the helper. This process takes 2 to 3 days for updates at the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) side.
8. Air Ticket Purchase for the Helper: [around SGD 380 – two ways YGN-SIN/SIN-YGN]
   • After the security bond and insurance purchase is confirmed and once updated at MOM site, the employer buys an air ticket for the helper’s travel to Singapore.
   • It is recommended that the employer ensure the return ticket is ready in case the Myanmar immigration authorities request it.
9. IPA Letter:
   • The helper prints out the IPA (In-Principle Approval) letter (for the helper’s copy).
   • The helper then applies for the ICA form before 2 or 3 days come to Singapore. Here is a way to fill up.
10. Helper’s Arrival in Singapore:
    • Upon arrival in Singapore, the employer must:
      • Apply for the SIP (Settling-in Program) for the helper within 7 days. [SGD 75]
      • Arrange for the helper’s medical check-up as part of the SIP program. [SGD 55] (can bring FWD to MOM-authorized clinics)
11. Issuance of Work Permit: [SGD 35]
    • The employer can issue the work permit once receive the medical check-up clear result from clinic.
    • Upload medical check-up result, both parties signed declaration-form, and passport to issue card registration.
    • Then choose the MOM appointment and download the notification issuance and temporary work permit letter along with the IPA letter and original passport.
    • After these processes are done, MOM will send Work Permit card to your letter box.
12. 6-Monthly Medical Examination (6ME)
    Required every 6 months after the Work Permit is issued.
    Includes:
    • Pregnancy test
    • HIV test
    • VDRL (for Syphilis)
    • TB screening (X-ray required once every 2 years)

Must be done by a Singapore-registered doctor.
Employer will receive a notification letter from MOM when due.

Documents to Bring

• FDW’s original passport or Work Permit card

• 6ME form (from MOM notification letter)

• X-ray form (if applicable)

• Any past medical records (if relevant)