Transfer Maids

At Homekeeper, we understand the importance of hiring a reliable and trustworthy transfer maid for your household. To ensure the quality of the candidates we recommend, we have a stringent screening process in place. We partner with trusted recruitment agencies to source transfer maids with prior work experience and training.

Each transfer maid undergoes thorough background checks and verification of their work history and qualifications. We meticulously assess their character and work ethic to ensure they meet our high standards. This approach guarantees that you will be matched with a responsible and dependable transfer maid who aligns with your specific needs and expectations.

Hiring a transfer maid in Singapore involves several essential paperwork and documentation processes. At Homekeeper, we take care of all these administrative tasks for you, making the process smooth and hassle-free.

Our team assists you in preparing and submitting the necessary employment paperwork mandated by the MOM. This includes work permits, insurance policies, medical examination reports, and more. We ensure that all documents are accurately completed and submitted promptly, avoiding any potential delays in the hiring process.

By entrusting us with the paperwork, you can focus on other priorities, knowing that your transfer maid’s employment requirements are being efficiently managed by our dedicated team.

Homekeeper provides comprehensive services to streamline the transfer maid hiring process and meet your unique home care requirements. Our services include:

• Candidate Screening: We rigorously screen and select the most qualified and reliable transfer maids to be part of our pool.
• Database Access: You have access to our database of over 300 transfer maid profiles, making it easy to browse and identify potential candidates.
• Personalised Shortlisting: Before shortlisting transfer maids, we engage in meaningful conversations with you to understand your specific needs and preferences, narrowing down the choices accordingly.
• Paperwork Assistance: We handle all necessary paperwork and documentation involved in hiring a transfer maid, ensuring accuracy and prompt submission.
• Consultation: Our team provides expert advice and guidance throughout the process, answering any questions you may have and offering support as needed.
• Contract Renewals and Work Permit Assistance: After hiring a transfer maid, we continue to provide support with contract renewals and work permit matters to ensure a seamless and compliant employment relationship.

When hiring a transfer maid in Singapore, certain fees are applicable. The total amount of fees you need to pay will depend on the candidate/s you’re hiring. Some of these fees include:

• Foreign worker levy – The levy costs $300 a month. For subsequent helpers, it costs $450 a month. For more information about the foreign worker levy, you can read more about it here. Additionally, it’s essential to address the levy concession, which forms an integral component of the support system tailored to assist Singaporean individuals requiring caregiving. As a Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) employer, you become eligible for a concessional rate of $60 per month, provided you fulfil the stipulated eligibility criteria.
• Insurance and Security bond – The security bond is a promise to pay the Singapore government amounting up to $5,000 if you break the law that governs employing a helper. You will be required to post a $5,000 security bond for each helper you employ. This is applicable to foreign helpers except for Malaysian nationals. Besides, employers are also required to procure medical insurance for their domestic workers. This insurance must offer a minimum coverage of S$15,000 annually for policies starting before 1st July 2023. After 1st July 2023, employers are obligated to secure personal accident insurance, assuring a sum assured of at least S$60,000 per year. This coverage encompasses unforeseen accidents leading to permanent disability or loss of life.
• Medical Examination, if required.
• Plane tickets and other related expenses if the transfer maid is going back to their source country.
• Applicable transfer maid agency fees

For a more detailed estimate of the transfer maid agency fees and costs, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Hiring a transfer domestic helper is typically much faster than hiring through a maid agency. The Homekeeper team can guide you (as the new employer) through all the necessary transfer paperwork and processing required by MOM, which must be completed at least 30 days before the helper’s Work Permit expires. Once the paperwork is complete, it’s possible to arrange for a transfer date immediately if the current employer is agreeable. This means you can apply and hire a transfer maid within a month, depending on the processing period – compared to the months-long process of an agency route.

At Homekeeper, our support does not end with the successful hiring of a transfer maid. We provide ongoing assistance with contract renewals and work permit matters to ensure compliance with regulations.

Our team remains available to address any concerns or queries you may have after hiring your transfer maid. Whether you are hiring a maid to take care of your baby or the elderly in your house, we are here to provide reliable support or guidance on contract renewals or assistance with work permit extensions.