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The following are general guidelines for minimun helper salaries, though individual salaries may vary based on their qualification:
Fresh Indonesian helper: $550 basic salary (minimum salary set by the Indonesian Embassy).
Fresh Myanmar helper: $500 basic salary.
Filipino helper: The Philippine Embassy sets a minimum salary of $600.
Fresh Indonesian helper: $550 basic salary (minimum salary set by the Indonesian Embassy).
Fresh Myanmar helper: $500 basic salary.
Filipino helper: The Philippine Embassy sets a minimum salary of $600.
A fresh helper is a domestic helper who has not previously worked abroad as a housemaid. Most fresh helpers have been working as housemaids in their own country before seeking employment abroad.
If you are taking a transfer helper, you can expect her to arrive very soon. As long as her existing employer releases her, you can have her join your household the next day after the IPA (In-Principle Approval) is approved.
For Myanmar helpers, they can come in within 1 week as all of them have ready passport.
For Indonesian helpers who are still in their home country, they will take about 2 to 6 weeks depending on passport availability.
For Filipino helpers, they will takas about 3 weeks,
For Myanmar helpers, they can come in within 1 week as all of them have ready passport.
For Indonesian helpers who are still in their home country, they will take about 2 to 6 weeks depending on passport availability.
For Filipino helpers, they will takas about 3 weeks,
A transfer helper refers to a domestic helper who is currently in Singapore and is looking for a new employer. They may either still be working with their existing employer or staying at the agent’s accommodation while waiting for a new job.
In Ready Employment, we have maids from Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and India (Mizoram only). Each nationality may have its own language proficiency, cultural background, and work experiences that could be suitable for different household needs.
Check out maid from different country
Indonesian Maid
Myanmar Maid
Filipino Maid
Mizoram Maid
Check out maid from different country
Indonesian Maid
Myanmar Maid
Filipino Maid
Mizoram Maid
Maids from different countries offer various benefits and have distinct cultural and language backgrounds that may suit different households:
Indonesian Maid: Often have experience in household chores, speak Bahasa Indonesia, and some may understand basic English. Most of them already has domestic helper worked experience both in Indonesia and overseas. They are generally more polite and hardworking especially those coming from Central Java or Jawa Tengah (Indonesia language). Indonesian ladies have centuries of working experience as domestic helper abroad and can adapt to Singaporean culture easily. Give the a couple of months and they can do their job well. Most Indonesian are talented in learining new language.
Filipino Maid: Generally have a good command of English, often better-educated, and may have nursing or caregiving experience. Filipino ladies also has centuries of working experience as domestic maid in the household abroad and can adjust to Singaporean culture easily.
Myanmar Maids: Usually quiet and soft-spoken, are often quick learners, and can adapt to the requirements of the household. Language might be their initial barrier. Give them some times and you will be surprise to see them speaking fluent English or dialect within few months.
Mizoram Maids: Typically practice good hygiene, are generally reliable. As geagraphically, Mizoram is closer to Myanmar and has similar culture as Myanmar border. Most of them are Catholic or Christian and can speak better English due to the Indian education system.
Indonesian Maid: Often have experience in household chores, speak Bahasa Indonesia, and some may understand basic English. Most of them already has domestic helper worked experience both in Indonesia and overseas. They are generally more polite and hardworking especially those coming from Central Java or Jawa Tengah (Indonesia language). Indonesian ladies have centuries of working experience as domestic helper abroad and can adapt to Singaporean culture easily. Give the a couple of months and they can do their job well. Most Indonesian are talented in learining new language.
Filipino Maid: Generally have a good command of English, often better-educated, and may have nursing or caregiving experience. Filipino ladies also has centuries of working experience as domestic maid in the household abroad and can adjust to Singaporean culture easily.
Myanmar Maids: Usually quiet and soft-spoken, are often quick learners, and can adapt to the requirements of the household. Language might be their initial barrier. Give them some times and you will be surprise to see them speaking fluent English or dialect within few months.
Mizoram Maids: Typically practice good hygiene, are generally reliable. As geagraphically, Mizoram is closer to Myanmar and has similar culture as Myanmar border. Most of them are Catholic or Christian and can speak better English due to the Indian education system.
Yes, you can hire a maid even if you are not working. The MOM does not have any specific employment status requirements for the employer.
However, you must meet the income criteria to ensure you have the financial capacity to support the employment of the maid.
If anyone else in your family have an income, you can apply for maid under the Joint Applicant Scheme.
If you are 60 years or older, have no income, and live without any employed adults, you can apply to hire a maid under the Sponsorship Scheme.
Besides hiring a maid, you might want to explore using domestic cleaning services for household tasks, as well as seeking assistance from extended family members or utilizing childcare and eldercare facilities for caregiving support.
However, you must meet the income criteria to ensure you have the financial capacity to support the employment of the maid.
If anyone else in your family have an income, you can apply for maid under the Joint Applicant Scheme.
If you are 60 years or older, have no income, and live without any employed adults, you can apply to hire a maid under the Sponsorship Scheme.
Besides hiring a maid, you might want to explore using domestic cleaning services for household tasks, as well as seeking assistance from extended family members or utilizing childcare and eldercare facilities for caregiving support.
Before hiring a maid, you should consider:
Household needs and duties the maid will perform.
Cultural compatibility and language skills.
Ability to provide proper accommodation and rest days.
Cost, including salary, levy, insurance, and other expenses.
Legal obligations and responsibilities as an employer.
The maid's background, experience, and references, if available.
Most important is your financial planning too.
Household needs and duties the maid will perform.
Cultural compatibility and language skills.
Ability to provide proper accommodation and rest days.
Cost, including salary, levy, insurance, and other expenses.
Legal obligations and responsibilities as an employer.
The maid's background, experience, and references, if available.
Most important is your financial planning too.
MOM requires that maids must have a suitable living environment, including:
Adequate space with sufficient ventilation, lighting, and privacy.
A bed with a mattress, blanket, pillow, and clean bedsheet.
Access to basic amenities like a bathroom.
Adequate space for personal belongings. Privacy for sleeping area is also a must.
Adequate space with sufficient ventilation, lighting, and privacy.
A bed with a mattress, blanket, pillow, and clean bedsheet.
Access to basic amenities like a bathroom.
Adequate space for personal belongings. Privacy for sleeping area is also a must.
Individuals who meet the following criteria can apply to hire a maid in Singapore:
1. Are Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, or foreigner who can provide proof of an income.
2. Must have a income, around a minimum of at least SGD 30,000 annually (this is just my guess. Don't blame if i am wrong as MOM doesn't give a salary guide ).
3. Are capable of providing suitable accommodation and taking on the responsibilities of an employer.
1. Are Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, or foreigner who can provide proof of an income.
2. Must have a income, around a minimum of at least SGD 30,000 annually (this is just my guess. Don't blame if i am wrong as MOM doesn't give a salary guide ).
3. Are capable of providing suitable accommodation and taking on the responsibilities of an employer.
Currently, maids from Indonesia and, the Philippines are require embassy approval before commencing employment in Singapore.
This approval helps to ensure compliance with the standards and protections set by their home countries.
Do approach agency that have been accredited by embassy.
Ready Employment is accredited by embassy. Check this out.
This approval helps to ensure compliance with the standards and protections set by their home countries.
Do approach agency that have been accredited by embassy.
Ready Employment is accredited by embassy. Check this out.
Embassy approval plays a crucial role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of the maid. For Indonesian and Filipino maids, their respective embassies impose specific requirements that employers must follow, such as mandated training, stipulations in the employment contract, and mediation processes in the event of disputes.
Additionally, only agencies that have acquired accreditation from the embassy are authorized to bring in maids from these countries.
This accreditation ensures that the maids brought in by the agency are legal workers and receive the necessary protections and recognition under the law. Therefore, it is vital to avoid engaging with agencies that are not accredited by the embassy.
Our company is accredited by both the Indonesian and Philippine embassies, which means you can trust us to provide you with a legal and compliant hiring process for your maid.
Additionally, only agencies that have acquired accreditation from the embassy are authorized to bring in maids from these countries.
This accreditation ensures that the maids brought in by the agency are legal workers and receive the necessary protections and recognition under the law. Therefore, it is vital to avoid engaging with agencies that are not accredited by the embassy.
Our company is accredited by both the Indonesian and Philippine embassies, which means you can trust us to provide you with a legal and compliant hiring process for your maid.
The waiting time for getting a maid can vary, typically taking from one weeks to six weeks. Factors influencing the waiting time include:
Processing time for work permits.
Completion of necessary training for first-time maids.
Embassy approval, especially for Indonesian and Filipino maids.
Talk to us. Most of our maid has ready passport and can come in earlier.
Processing time for work permits.
Completion of necessary training for first-time maids.
Embassy approval, especially for Indonesian and Filipino maids.
Talk to us. Most of our maid has ready passport and can come in earlier.
Employers must purchase two types of insurance for their maids as per MOM requirements:
Medical Insurance: Minimum coverage of SGD 60,000 per year for inpatient care and day surgery.
Personal Accident Insurance: Minimum coverage of SGD 60,000 per year for death or permanent disability.
Medical Insurance: Minimum coverage of SGD 60,000 per year for inpatient care and day surgery.
Personal Accident Insurance: Minimum coverage of SGD 60,000 per year for death or permanent disability.
A security bond is a binding pledge from the employer to the Singapore Government to fulfill employment conditions for the maid. For non-Malaysian maids, the bond amount is usually SGD 5,000 and serves as a financial guarantee.
The security bond can be forfeited in whole or in part if the employer fails to comply with the employment conditions set by MOM, such as:
1. Inadequate provision of adequate accommodation and rest days.
2. Failing to pay the maid’s salary on time.
3. Allowing the maid to work for another person or engage in illegal activities.
4. Domestic helper went missing and cannot be found. If she is found leaving Singapore LEGALLY through an immigration check point, your security deposit will NOT be forfeited.
1. Inadequate provision of adequate accommodation and rest days.
2. Failing to pay the maid’s salary on time.
3. Allowing the maid to work for another person or engage in illegal activities.
4. Domestic helper went missing and cannot be found. If she is found leaving Singapore LEGALLY through an immigration check point, your security deposit will NOT be forfeited.