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Advance Placement Scheme (APS) Maid Agency Singapore

Hire an APS Maid in Singapore

Need a helper soon for childcare or elderly care? An APS maid can start work within 7–10 days after you select her, subject to MOM approval and completion of the required checks and paperwork. Homekeeper is a MOM-listed participating agency under APS. We help you check your eligibility, meet suitable candidates and manage the hiring process.
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What Is an APS Maid?

An APS maid is a domestic helper brought to Singapore by a participating maid agency before an employer has hired her. Because she is already here, eligible families can interview her face to face and hire her without waiting for overseas travel.

MOM’s Advance Placement Scheme is intended to help families with caregiving needs find a suitable helper sooner. An APS candidate may be new to Singapore, so ask about her actual work experience and training during the interview.

When Might You Need an APS Maid?

APS can be helpful if your household qualifies and:
  • Your current helper has resigned unexpectedly.
  • You need caregiving support at short notice.
  • Your child’s usual childcare arrangement has fallen through, and you need help at home.
  • Your elderly parent suddenly needs daily help at home.
  • You are expecting a baby and want to arrange help in advance.

Why Some Singapore Families Choose an APS Maid

For eligible families, APS offers these advantages:
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She can start sooner

An APS helper is already in Singapore, so you can move ahead with interviews and the remaining hiring steps without waiting for overseas travel.

You can interview her in person

Meet the helper, discuss your household routine and see how well you communicate. If practical, bring the child or older person she will care for to see how they interact.

You can assess her caregiving fit

Ask about the tasks that matter in your home, such as caring for an infant, helping an older person move around, preparing meals or managing daily routines. Her skills and comfort with those duties matter more than how soon she is available.

She can receive training in Singapore

Homekeeper screens its APS candidates and provides training in Singapore before deployment. We can explain what each shortlisted helper has learned and whether her preparation fits your household’s needs.

Who Can Hire an APS Maid?

To qualify for APS, you need to be eligible for the MDW Concessionary Levy scheme. An urgent need for help or a departing helper does not, by itself, make a household eligible.

Your household includes What to check
A young child A Singapore Citizen child under 16.
An older person A Singapore Citizen aged 67 or above, or a Permanent Resident aged 67 or above who meets MOM’s additional family and household conditions.
These are common qualifying situations. Address, family relationship and household registration rules can affect eligibility. Tell Homekeeper who needs care and where they live so we can help you check the relevant criteria.

What Does an APS Maid Cost?

The concessionary levy is S$60 per month when the qualifying conditions are met. You will also need to budget for the helper’s salary, agency fees, insurance and other applicable hiring costs.

APS agency fees may differ from overseas hiring because the agency brings the helper to Singapore before matching her with a family. Our consultants can provide an itemised quotation before you decide.

APS Maid vs Transfer Maid vs Maid Hired from Overseas

 APS maidTransfer maidMaid hired from overseas
Where is she?Already in Singapore, awaiting placement through APS.In Singapore, moving from an existing employer.Usually still overseas when selected.
Can you interview her in person Usually, subject to arrangements.Usually, subject to arrangements.Usually interviewed by video call.
Singapore work experienceDepends on the candidate.Has worked for an employer in Singapore.Depends on the candidate.
When can she start?Can be within 7–10 days after selection, subject to MOM approval and required checks.Depends on the transfer process and current employer’s release.Depends on overseas processing, travel and approval.
APS eligibility needed?Yes. Employer must meet the eligibility requirements for APS.No APS eligibility requirement.No APS eligibility requirement.

Why Choose Homekeeper as Your APS Maid Agency?

Choosing an APS maid involves finding someone who can care for your family and settle into your household. Homekeeper supports you through screening, training, matching and the hiring process.
MOM-Listed APS Participating Agency

Homekeeper is listed by MOM as a participating agency under the Advance Placement Scheme (APS).

Homekeeper has helped Singapore families find helpers for elderly care, infant care, childcare and housekeeping. We take time to understand your family’s routine before recommending candidates.

We assess APS candidates’ experience, communication and readiness. Our helper training covers areas such as infant care, elderly care and household safety, depending on the helper’s role.

We consider who needs care, the daily tasks involved, your preferred language and your household expectations before arranging interviews with available APS helpers.
If questions arise after your helper starts work, Homekeeper remains available to provide communication support and guidance according to the agreed service terms.

How to Hire a Trusted Male Caregiver With Us

Step 1: Enquire

Share your household or care needs and preferred start date with our team.

Step 2: Matching

We recommend suitable APS maid profiles for you to interview and select, subject to availability.

Step 3: Processing

We assist with the Work Permit, insurance, medical checks and required paperwork.

Step 4: Deployment

Your APS maid may start within 7–10 days after selection, subject to MOM approval and completion of the required checks.

How Homekeeper Helps You Hire the Right APS Maid

Personalised Shortlisting and Interview Arrangement

We ask about your child’s routine or your loved one’s care needs, as well as household duties and language preferences. We then shortlist suitable APS candidates and help arrange in-person interviews.

Caregiving Training and Household Guidance

Our APS helpers receive training in Singapore before deployment. We explain each candidate’s relevant experience and training, and help her understand your household’s routine and expectations.

Clear Fees, Paperwork and Timeline

Our consultants explain the salary, agency fee, levy, insurance and other applicable costs. We also guide you through the documents and approvals required, and advise when the selected helper may be able to start.

Counselling and Post-Deployment Support

Starting in a new home takes adjustment. Homekeeper provides communication support and post-deployment guidance to help employers and helpers settle into a working routine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How quickly can an APS maid start work?
An APS maid can start within 7–10 days after you select her, subject to MOM approval and completion of the required medical checks and paperwork.
Yes. APS helpers are already in Singapore, so Homekeeper can arrange face-to-face interviews with available candidates.
You must be eligible for MOM’s concessionary levy. Common examples include a household with a Singapore Citizen child under 16 or an eligible older person aged 67 or above. Other MOM criteria and household conditions may apply.
Yes, if your household meets the concessionary levy criteria. If it does not, we can discuss a transfer maid or a helper hired from overseas.
Yes. You may enquire about APS before your baby is born. Let us know your expected due date, and we can advise you on the eligibility and when you can proceed with the application.
It depends on the candidate. Some APS helpers are newly arrived and have not worked for a Singapore employer. We can discuss each helper’s work history and training during shortlisting and interviews.
Yes, if the selected helper has suitable experience and training for the tasks you need. Tell us about your child’s routine or your loved one’s mobility and daily care needs so we can recommend appropriate candidates.
An APS maid is brought to Singapore by a participating agency before being matched with an employer. A transfer maid is already employed in Singapore and is moving to a new employer. Both may be interviewed in person, but APS has separate eligibility requirements.
Costs vary by helper and arrangement. They can include salary, agency fees, insurance, medical checks and other hiring costs. Eligible employers pay a concessionary levy of S$60 per month once MOM’s conditions are met. An APS maid is brought to Singapore by a participating agency before being matched with an employer. A transfer maid is already employed in Singapore and is moving to a new employer. Both may be interviewed in person, but APS has separate eligibility requirements.
Submit an enquiry with your care needs and preferred start date. We will check your eligibility, recommend available APS helpers, arrange interviews and guide you through processing and deployment.