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Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents (PRs), and eligible work pass holders may apply to hire a live-in maid, officially known as a Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW), subject to approval by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

To be eligible, the employer must be at least 21 years old, not be an undischarged bankrupt, and have the mental capacity to fulfil their responsibilities as an MDW employer. MOM will also consider the household’s caregiving needs, financial ability, and ability to provide suitable accommodation for the MDW.

The monthly Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) levy in Singapore is S$300 for the first helper and S$450 for each subsequent helper. Eligible households with a young child, an elderly family member or a person with a disability may qualify for the concessionary levy rate of S$60 per month.

For a first-time helper, the levy starts on the fifth day of her arrival in Singapore, counting the arrival date as Day 1. For a helper who has previously worked in Singapore, the levy starts on the day after her arrival.

The levy is generally due by the 17th of the following month. Employers are encouraged to pay through GIRO. If there is no existing GIRO arrangement, payment can be made using PayNow QR through MOM’s Check and Pay Levy eService.

For the latest requirements, refer to the Ministry of Manpower’s official MDW levy guide.

An employer is eligible for a levy concession for each MDW (max. for two MDWs for each household) if he/she satisfies conditions set by MOM.

Generally, a household that has a child/grandchild who is a Singapore Citizen below 16 years old or an elderly (Employer/Spouse/Parent/parent-in-law/grandparent/grandparent-in-law) who is a Singapore Citizen aged 67 years old or above may be eligible to apply for a levy concession but subject to MOM approval.

Besides, a household living with a person with disability may also be eligible for levy concession. For further details on conditions and application procedures, please contact us at +65 6388 8888.

A domestic helper’s monthly salary depends on her nationality, experience, skills, employment history and agreed rest-day arrangement. Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower does not prescribe one standard minimum salary for MDWs. However, source-country requirements may apply, and the salary paid must not be lower than the amount declared to MOM.

Contact Nation for the current salary expectations of available Indonesian, Filipino and Myanmar helpers. Final salary and employment terms should be confirmed in the employment contract before hiring.

You may qualify for the MDW levy concession if your household includes an eligible child, elderly person aged 67 or above, or person with a disability, subject to MOM requirements. The concession applies to one MDW per eligible person, up to two MDWs per household.