Renewal and end-of-employment steps are part of the MDW employment lifecycle. Planning ahead avoids last-minute stress when permits expire or employment ends.
Renewal timelines
Track Work Permit expiry and 6ME due dates. Renew levy payments and insurance before deadlines. Your agency can remind you of typical lead times.
When employment ends
Follow proper cancellation, repatriation, and outstanding salary/settlement steps. MOM and your agency provide checklists for sending a helper home.
Transfers to a new employer
If you release a helper for transfer, coordinate handover dates and documentation with both the outgoing and incoming employers via agencies.
Searching for a replacement
When you need a new helper, start browsing published biodata early — transfer profiles can be placed quickly.
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This article is general guidance only. Rules, fees, and procedures are set by the Ministry of Manpower and may change — confirm the latest requirements on mom.gov.sg and with your licensed maid agency before you apply.
