You must cancel your confinement nanny's Work Permit if she no longer works for you.
At a glance
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When to cancel the Work Permit |
Within 1 week from the day the pass holder leaves Singapore.
You do not need to cancel the pass if it has expired.
As long as the pass holder is still in Singapore, you need to extend her visit pass to give her a valid stay in the meantime. Otherwise, an overstaying fine will be imposed.
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Who can cancel
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Employer or employment agent
Additional step for employment agencies: You need to get the employer’s authorisation using our FDW eService before you can perform any transactions for them. For more details, refer to our FAQs and infographic.
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How long it takes
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Cancellation is immediate |
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When levy stops
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1 day before cancellation |
Note:
- Your nanny must leave Singapore before her visit pass expires.
- If your nanny has left Singapore permanently, you must cancel the Work Permit within 1 week from her departure date.
How to cancel
Nanny is still in Singapore
- Log in to our FDW eService to cancel the Work Permit.
- Print the acknowledgement letter and give it to your nanny.
Nanny has left Singapore
- Log in to our FDW eService to cancel the Work Permit.
- Select “My helper or I wish to end this employment or she has gone home and will not be returning” as the cancellation reason from the drop-down list.
Consequences of overstaying
If your nanny is still in Singapore, please ensure that she has a valid legal stay throughout. If her visit pass is expiring, you can apply for an extension.
Otherwise, an overstaying fine will be imposed.
It is also a criminal offence for:
- Foreigners to remain beyond their visit pass expiry date
- Employers to employ foreigners without a valid work pass