Employing a foreign confinement nanny

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Employing a foreign confinement nanny


As you transition from pregnancy to motherhood, you may wish to hire a nanny to help with your newborn so you’ll get more time to recover.
  • Eligibility and requirements

  • Other employer duties

  • Related services

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Eligibility and requirements

What you must know and do before your nanny arrives.

Employer and nanny eligibility

You can hire a confinement nanny from Malaysia if you have a newborn under 4 months old.

Work Permit application

Apply from 4 weeks before your estimated date of delivery.

Other employer duties

Administrative matters that you are responsible for.

Visit pass extension

If your nanny’s visit pass expires before the end of her employment period.

Monthly levy

The levy amount depends on whether your newborn is a Singapore citizen.

Work Permit cancellation

Cancel the Work Permit if your nanny is not working for you.

Related services

Singpass login may be required.

Apply or manage Work Permit for migrant domestic workers

Includes helpers and confinement nannies.

Request extension of confinement nanny’s visit pass
Check and pay foreign worker levy

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