Hiring foreign domestic workers in Singapore - Revision history

Dayana Rizal: /* Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP) */

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Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP)

Dayana Rizal: /* Employer */

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Employer

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	\|Maid agencies in Singapore estimate the following:		\|Maid agencies in Singapore estimate the following:

	*<S$30,000~~<br />~~ According to the MOM, they cannot quote an official amount.<ref>"[https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/what-is-the-minimum-income-needed-to-employ-an-fdw What is the minimum income needed to employ an FDW?]". ''Ministry of Manpower''. Accessed on 28 November 2019.</ref> This criteria is judged based on external factors such as the type of application and the number of people in the household. However, the following is confirmed: ~~<br />~~		*<S$30,000

			According to the MOM, they cannot quote an official amount.<ref>"[https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/what-is-the-minimum-income-needed-to-employ-an-fdw What is the minimum income needed to employ an FDW?]". ''Ministry of Manpower''. Accessed on 28 November 2019.</ref> This criteria is judged based on external factors such as the type of application and the number of people in the household. However, the following is confirmed:

	*Employers must not be bankrupt at the time of application.		*Employers must not be bankrupt at the time of application.

Dayana Rizal: /* Employer */

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Employer

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	\|Maid agencies in Singapore estimate the following:		\|Maid agencies in Singapore estimate the following:

	*<S$30,000		*<S$30,000<br /> According to the MOM, they cannot quote an official amount.<ref>"[https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/what-is-the-minimum-income-needed-to-employ-an-fdw What is the minimum income needed to employ an FDW?]". ''Ministry of Manpower''. Accessed on 28 November 2019.</ref> This criteria is judged based on external factors such as the type of application and the number of people in the household. However, the following is confirmed: <br />


	According to the MOM, they cannot quote an official amount.<ref>"[https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-permit-for-fdw/what-is-the-minimum-income-needed-to-employ-an-fdw What is the minimum income needed to employ an FDW?]". ''Ministry of Manpower''. Accessed on 28 November 2019.</ref> This criteria is judged based on external factors such as the type of application and the number of people in the household. However, the following is confirmed:
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	*Employers must not be bankrupt at the time of application.		*Employers must not be bankrupt at the time of application.

Dayana Rizal: /* Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP) */

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Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP)

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	* > 22 years old		*> 22 years old
	* < 50 years old		*< 50 years old
	\|These countries have been approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM):<ref>“[https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/eligibility-and-requirements/fdw-eligibility Foreign domestic worker eligibility]”. ''Ministry of Manpower''. November 15, 2018. Accessed on 29 January 2019.</ref>		\|These countries have been approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM):<ref>“[https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/eligibility-and-requirements/fdw-eligibility Foreign domestic worker eligibility]”. ''Ministry of Manpower''. November 15, 2018. Accessed on 29 January 2019.</ref>

	* Bangladesh		*Bangladesh
	* Cambodia		*Cambodia
	* Hong Kong		*Hong Kong
	* India		*India
	* Indonesia		*Indonesia
	* Macau		*Macau
	* Malaysia		*Malaysia
	* Myanmar		*Myanmar
	* Philippines		*Philippines
	* South Korea		*South Korea
	* Sri Lanka		*Sri Lanka
	* Taiwan		*Taiwan
	* Thailand		*Thailand
	\|8 years of formal education		\|8 years of formal education
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	* Singapore Citizen		*Singapore Citizen
	* Long Term Visit Pass		*Long Term Visit Pass
	\|Maid agencies in Singapore estimate the following:		\|Maid agencies in Singapore estimate the following:

	* <S$30,000		*<S$30,000


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	* Employers must not be bankrupt at the time of application.		*Employers must not be bankrupt at the time of application.
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	For applicants looking to hire '''more than one''' domestic helper, they must have 2 or more young children (below 18 years old) or a parent or parent-in-law over 60 years old living in the same household.		For applicants looking to hire '''more than one''' domestic helper, they must have 2 or more young children (below 18 years old) or a parent or parent-in-law over 60 years old living in the same household.
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	==Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP)==		==Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP)==
	All first-time applicants need to attend the Employers' Orientation Programme. The EOP is a once-off 3-hour course that helps applicants understand their responsibilities as an employer of a foreign domestic worker.		All first-time applicants need to attend the Employers' Orientation Programme. The EOP is a once-off 3-hour course that helps applicants understand their responsibilities as an employer of a foreign domestic worker.

	The EOP must be completed at least '''2 working days''' before submitting the Work Permit application.<ref>“[https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/eligibility-and-requirements/employers-orientation-programme-eop Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP)]”. ''Ministry of Manpower.'' July 17, 2018. Accessed on 29 January 2019.</ref> Applicants can take the course in person or online. Upon completion, applicants will receive a certificate acknowledged by MOM.<ref>"[https://www.sp.edu.sg/pace/courses/course-type/online/fdw-eop-foreign-domestic-worker-employers'-orientation-programme-(online) FDW-EOP Foreign Domestic Worker Employers' Orientation Programme (Online)]". ''Singapore Polytechnic.'' Accessed on 28 February 2019.</ref>		The EOP must be completed at least '''2 working days''' before submitting the Work Permit application.<ref>“[https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/eligibility-and-requirements/employers-orientation-programme-eop Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP)]”. ''Ministry of Manpower.'' July 17, 2018. Accessed on 29 January 2019.</ref> Applicants can take the course in person or online. Upon completion, applicants will receive a certificate acknowledged by MOM.<ref>"[https://www.sp.edu.sg/pace/courses/course-type/online/fdw-eop-foreign-domestic-worker-employers'-orientation-programme-(online) FDW-EOP Foreign Domestic Worker Employers' Orientation Programme (Online)]". ''Singapore Polytechnic.'' Accessed on 28 February 2019.</ref>
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	\|$30		\|$30
	\|Walk-in		\|Walk-in
	\|Conducted in English and Mandarin on alternate weeks.		\|Conducted in English and Mandarin on alternate weeks.
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	== Pre-arrival administrative procedures ==		==Pre-arrival administrative procedures==

	===Work permit application===		===Work permit application===

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Dayana Rizal: /* Medical Examination */

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Medical Examination

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	==Post-arrival administrative procedures==		==Post-arrival administrative procedures==

	===Medical ~~Examination~~===		===Medical examination===
	The foreign domestic worker has to be sent for a medical examination within 2 weeks of her arrival in Singapore. The doctor must be registered in Singapore. The medical examination form ([https://www.mom.gov.sg/~/media/mom/documents/services-forms/passes/medical_form.pdf?la=en MOM medical form]) should brought along on the day of doctor's appointment. If the individual is infected with tuberculosis, HIV, syphilis or malaria, she will be sent home as she is unfit for work.<ref>“Pre-employment medical examination for FDW”. ''Ministry of Manpower''. October 27, 2016. Accessed on 29 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/eligibility-and-requirements/medical-examination</ref> Employers must submit the completed medical examination form when requesting for the issuance of the Work Permit.		The foreign domestic worker has to be sent for a medical examination within 2 weeks of her arrival in Singapore. The doctor must be registered in Singapore. The medical examination form ([https://www.mom.gov.sg/~/media/mom/documents/services-forms/passes/medical_form.pdf?la=en MOM medical form]) should brought along on the day of doctor's appointment. If the individual is infected with tuberculosis, HIV, syphilis or malaria, she will be sent home as she is unfit for work.<ref>“Pre-employment medical examination for FDW”. ''Ministry of Manpower''. October 27, 2016. Accessed on 29 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/eligibility-and-requirements/medical-examination</ref> Employers must submit the completed medical examination form when requesting for the issuance of the Work Permit.

Dayana Rizal at 10:01, 11 March 2019

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	==References / Citations==		==References / Citations==
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Dayana Rizal: /* Payments */

2019-03-06T09:00:45Z

Payments

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	Employers are also required to pay a monthly levy through GIRO. The '''foreign worker levy''' is a pricing mechanism that regulates the number of foreign workers in Singapore.<ref>“Paying levy for a foreign domestic worker”. ''Ministry of Manpower.'' August 17, 2018. Accessed on 30 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/foreign-domestic-worker-levy/paying-levy</ref> The levy will begin on the 5th day of arrival for first-time foreign domestic workers and the following day of arrival for non first-timers. Employers who are under the normal levy scheme will have to pay a monthly rate of SGD$265, while those eligible for '''levy concession''' will pay SGD$60. Employers who live with a Singaporean citizen child or grandchild who is under the age of 16 will be eligible to apply for the concession rate under the '''Young child or grandchild scheme'''. Individuals who are aged 65 or above, or live with an elderly member, can qualify for the '''Aged person scheme''' under the concession rate. However, with effect from 1 April 2019, the qualifying age for the Aged person scheme will be raised to 67 years old, in light of the improving life expectancy and health in Singapore.<ref>“Levy concession for a foreign domestic worker.” ''Ministry of Manpower''. August 3, 2018. Accessed on 30 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/foreign-domestic-worker-levy/levy-concession</ref> If the employer has a family member who needs permanent help in at least 1 daily activity (showering, feeding etc), he can apply for the '''Persons With Disabilities scheme''' through Singapore Silver Pages ([https://www.silverpages.sg/ official website]). All other applications should be made through MOM’s online service ([https://form.gov.sg/#!/forms/mom/5b18fbddd1b046001a65ef3c MOM levy service portal]).		Employers are also required to pay a monthly levy through GIRO. The '''foreign worker levy''' is a pricing mechanism that regulates the number of foreign workers in Singapore.<ref>“Paying levy for a foreign domestic worker”. ''Ministry of Manpower.'' August 17, 2018. Accessed on 30 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/foreign-domestic-worker-levy/paying-levy</ref> The levy will begin on the 5th day of arrival for first-time foreign domestic workers and the following day of arrival for non first-timers. Employers who are under the normal levy scheme will have to pay a monthly rate of SGD$265, while those eligible for '''levy concession''' will pay SGD$60.

			Employers who live with a Singaporean citizen child or grandchild who is under the age of 16 will be eligible to apply for the concession rate under the '''Young child or grandchild scheme'''. Individuals who are aged 65 or above, or live with an elderly member, can qualify for the '''Aged person scheme''' under the concession rate. However, with effect from 1 April 2019, the qualifying age for the Aged person scheme will be raised to 67 years old, in light of the improving life expectancy and health in Singapore.<ref>“Levy concession for a foreign domestic worker.” ''Ministry of Manpower''. August 3, 2018. Accessed on 30 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker/foreign-domestic-worker-levy/levy-concession</ref> If the employer has a family member who needs permanent help in at least 1 daily activity (showering, feeding etc), he can apply for the '''Persons With Disabilities scheme''' through Singapore Silver Pages ([https://www.silverpages.sg/ official website]). All other applications should be made through MOM’s online service ([https://form.gov.sg/#!/forms/mom/5b18fbddd1b046001a65ef3c MOM levy service portal]).

	===Welfare===		===Welfare===

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	As of the latest population statistics in June 2018, there are 250,100 foreign domestic workers in Singapore, with the majority of these workers coming from Indonesia, Philippines and Myanmar.<ref>“Foreign workforce numbers”. ''Ministry of Manpower.'' November 12, 2018. Accessed on 29 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mom.gov.sg/documents-and-publications/foreign-workforce-numbers</ref> Foreign domestic workers ~~take up~~ daily chores such as cleaning, cooking and looking after the children or the elderly of the household.<ref>Tay, Wei Yu. “Foreign domestic workers’ living conditions survey.” ''Transient Workers Count Too''. June 2016. Accessed on 29 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://twc2.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FDW-Report_Final.pdf</ref>		As of the latest population statistics in June 2018, there are 250,100 foreign domestic workers in Singapore, with the majority of these workers coming from Indonesia, Philippines and Myanmar.<ref>“Foreign workforce numbers”. ''Ministry of Manpower.'' November 12, 2018. Accessed on 29 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.mom.gov.sg/documents-and-publications/foreign-workforce-numbers</ref> Foreign domestic workers are usually assigned to daily chores such as cleaning, cooking and looking after the children or the elderly of the household.<ref>Tay, Wei Yu. “Foreign domestic workers’ living conditions survey.” ''Transient Workers Count Too''. June 2016. Accessed on 29 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://twc2.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/FDW-Report_Final.pdf</ref>

	==Eligibility==		==Eligibility==