🇸🇬 Singapore · Employer-sponsored work
Work Permit for migrant domestic worker — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €405 |
| Minimum annual salary | SGD 7,200 |
| Proof of savings | €1,352 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 23–50 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €24 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker.
- Typical processing: ~7 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €405.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Work Permit for migrant domestic worker ... Includes information on rest days, well-being, contracts, salary, overseas leave ... Applying under the Joint Income Scheme or Sponsorship Scheme for lower-income employers. (income schemes apply to the employer; no salary threshold for the domestic worker)”
“Work Permit for migrant domestic worker (temporary domestic-worker work permit; page is silent on any permanent-residence pathway).”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.