So, while on maternity leave, i processed her Work Permit, I did some research and was able to save money compared to getting an Agency, almost everything can be done online. Total COST of processing is $471.12 only including insurance and bond.
You have to consider first the Foreign domestic worker eligibility: Female, 23 to 50 years old at the time of application and Minimum 8 years of formal education with a recognized certificate.
Below are the step by step process:
1. Register on the SingPass website to have a SingPass ID use for online application (if you still don't have one)
- Go to this website (SIngPass)
2. Attend the Employers' Orientation Programme (EOP) (is a 3-hour programme that will help you understand your role and responsibilities as an employer of a foreign domestic worker (FDW).
- Go to this website to register, you will need your SingPass ( Singapore Polytechnic's EOP website)
- should be completed at least 2 working days before submitting a Work Permit application.
- Cost is for Classroom EOP: $28 to $30. Online EOP: $40 (I did the online for less hassle)
3. Apply for the work permit of your helper online
- Go to this website to apply using your SingPass (Work Permit Online)
- Cost is $30 SGD for the application
- If your application is approved, MOM will send you an in-principle approval letter. If you apply online: 1 working day, unless more information is required. You can check the status of the application on the same website. For our application we were asked to submit additional requirements which are the Tenancy Agreement of the HDB unit that we are renting and our kids birth certificates.
IF REJECTED, please read my other blog on how to apply for an appeal, you do not need to reapply again and pay another $30.. keep on appealing until approval is obtained!!! :)
http://mudraofthree.weebly.com/blog/how-to-appeal-for-rejected-helper-fdw-work-permit-application
4.Upon approval of application, Buy personal accident and medical insurance as well as security bond.
- I called NTUC and provide them the WP# and SB Transmission#. Purchased (MI3E) 26 months policy
- Cost is $256.80 which is valid for 26 months (NTUC offered me with less 10% so only had to pay $231.12)
- Status of the aplication can be check on the same site as the application (Work Permit Online)
5. Register for the Settling-In Programme (SIP) before your helper arrives in Singapore (it is a 1-day orientation programme for first-time FDWs to educate them on safety precautions and living in Singapore)
- Go to this website to register and schedule (SIP), the schedule should be within 3 days of your helper's arrival in SG.
- Your helper needs to bring the following documents in the centre during the programme 1.The FDW’s passport.2. A copy of the FDW’s educational certificate 3. In-principle approval (IPA) letter
- Cost is $75 (including GST) can be paid online or cash
6. Arrange for medical checkup, this should be completed within 14 days of your helper's arrival in Singapore.
- Download and Print the Medical Form (Form) and let the Helper bring it to the clinic.
- The test will be for physical and 4 types of infectious disease (tuberculosis, HIV, syphilis and malaria) through blood tests as well as Chest X Ray.
- Results within 2 Business days
- Total Cost is 65 SGD, local clinic.
7. Request for the Work Permit Issuance online after the result of the medical checkup should be within 14 days of arrival in Singapore
- Log in to WP Online to make the request (Work Permit Online)
- Approval is within the same day,
- Cost is $30 for the Card Processing
-Provide an address where the card will be delivered. You will be asked to provide 3 authorized recipients
- After the Work Permit is issued, print the notification letter
8. Schedule an appointment here (MOM Appointment) to register the helper's fingerprints and photo at MOM Services Centre – Hall C.
-This should be done within 1 week of ithe issuance of the Work permit
- Bring the following documents : 1. Original passport. 2. Appointment letter. 3. Notification letter. 4. Documents listed in the notification letter (Disembarkation card, Completed Medical Exam Form, Work Permit Application Form, security bond form)
- Delivery of card is 4 working days after registration. The authorised recipients will get an SMS at least 1 day before the delivery date.
9. Apply GIRO for FDW Levy.
-After getting the card, apply GIRO for the FDW Levy which is $265 monthly. Here is the form (GIRO )
-while waiting for the GIRO approval, within 1 month of the arrival of your helper in Singapore, you need to pay the prorated levy, You can go to this site for the online payment (CheckandPayLevy)
-END OF PROCESS (Hope it HELPS)-
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Step-by-Step Guide to Issue A Foreign Worker/Foreign Domestic Worker’s Work Permit using WP Online - Click here
MOM info for application of WORK PERMIT FOR FOREIGN DOMESTIC WORKER - Click here
FAQ for Work Permit of FDW .Click here
THIS IS HOW THE WPONLINE WEBSITE LOOKS LIKE WHERE YOU CAN APPLY FOR THE WORK PERMIT, You can check status and download forms using your SingPass ID.