Question 1

How can I find a maid or migrant domestic worker in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Use the search above to browse profiles available for Singapore. You can compare care experience and current location, then open suitable profiles to decide who you want to contact.

Question 2

Can I search both local and overseas candidates for Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Choose “In Singapore” to focus on transfer helpers who are already in Singapore, or choose “Overseas” to browse candidates who are applying from abroad. Availability and hiring eligibility must still be confirmed for each candidate.

Question 3

Can I filter helpers by childcare or elderly-care experience?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Select childcare, elderly care, housekeeping or cooking in the search bar. The guided searches also take you directly to profiles matching common household needs.

Question 4

Can I interview a candidate before deciding to hire?

Accepted Answer

You can review profiles and contact suitable candidates before making a hiring decision. Use the interview to confirm experience, duties, expectations, availability and communication fit.

Question 5

What permit or approval is needed to hire in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

A migrant domestic worker needs a valid Work Permit from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Employers must meet MOM’s eligibility and hiring requirements; first-time employers may also need to complete the Employers’ Orientation Programme before applying.

Question 6

How much does it cost to hire in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

The total depends on the candidate’s location, hiring route, required government steps, insurance and any recruitment or processing services. Confirm the complete cost breakdown for your case before committing to a hire.

Question 7

How long does the hiring process take?

Accepted Answer

Timing depends on whether the candidate is local or overseas, the documents required and the relevant authority’s processing time. Confirm the current expected timeline for the specific candidate and hiring route.

Question 8

What should I verify before hiring?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the candidate’s identity, current location, work history, care experience, availability, expected duties and employment terms. You should also verify that both employer and candidate meet the latest official eligibility and permit requirements.

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