Work Permit for migrant domestic worker

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 for employers of MDWs

An information hub of educational articles, useful publications, guides and videos for employers of migrant domestic workers (MDWs).

eServices and forms

Online services and forms for Work Permit for migrant domestic worker transactions.
- Make, change or cancel appointment
- Check and pay foreign worker levy
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