How to Renew a Maid's Work Permit in Singapore

As an employer, it’s your responsibility to facilitate the renewal of your maid’s work permit in Singapore every two years upon its expiration.

The majority of domestic helpers in Singapore hail from neighboring countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. To legally work in Singapore, they must possess a valid maid work permit.

Typically, this administrative task is managed by the maid agency in Singapore from which you hired your domestic helper. However, some online sources suggest that bypassing agency fees could save costs by handling the maid work permit renewal process independently.

To gain insight into the intricacies involved and the potential challenges of undertaking this task without the support of an experienced and dependable maid agency, continue reading for a detailed breakdown.

Here’s how you can proceed with renewing your domestic helper’s Work Permit independently:

Ensure you have the following documents ready beforehand:

Your helper’s current passport The new insurance policy meeting MOM’s minimum requirements (Personal accident insurance of at least S$60,000) Medical expense insurance of at least S$15,000 per year MOM Security bond from the Insurance Company of S$5,000 A valid credit card for the online payment fee of S$35 for the renewal process

Proceed with the following steps:

1. Acquire new insurance for your domestic helper.
2. Initiate the renewal process for your maid’s work permit in advance of its expiration.
3. Create a fresh employment agreement.
4. Validate all required documentation.
5. Obtain an Embassy Bond for your helper.
6. Arrange additional paperwork for Indonesian domestic helpers, if applicable.