WP-CN — Work Permit (Confinement Nanny)
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WP-CN — Work Permit (Confinement Nanny)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–7 days

Estimated Cost

From SGD $35

Other charges may apply

Stay Duration

4 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
Singapore flag

Living in Singapore

Cost of Living
30% more than United States
Avg SalarySGD 64,000
Quality of Life
148/200

Overview

This is a short-term work permit specifically for Malaysian nationals to work as confinement nannies in Singapore for a limited period following the birth of an employer's child.

Singapore's Work Permit for a Confinement Nanny lets Singapore households hire a Malaysian nanny to care for a newborn during the post-birth confinement period. It is a short-term, employer-sponsored permit tied to the birth of a specific child and worked exclusively at the employer's home.

Validity is capped at 16 weeks from the child's birth and the permit is not renewable. The nanny must be Malaysian and aged 23 to 70; the employer must be at least 21 with a baby under 4 months. Application costs S$35 with a monthly levy of S$60 (citizen child) or S$300, plus mandatory medical insurance.

This visa is ideal for Singapore parents seeking a Malaysian confinement nanny to provide live-in newborn care for up to 16 weeks.

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Cost Breakdown

Application FeeSGD $35
Monthly Levy (Concessionary Rate)SGD $60
recurring
Monthly Levy (Standard Rate)SGD $300
recurring
TotalSGD $35

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant4 months

Eligible Nationalities (1)

MalaysiaMalaysia

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Employer must be a Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Employment Pass holder.

Employer must be at least 21 years old.

Employer must have a newborn baby under 4 months old.

Nanny must be a Malaysian citizen.

Nanny must be between 23 and 70 years old at the time of application.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Employer's NRIC/FIN/Employment Pass

Nanny's passport copy

Baby's date of birth

Written consent from the nanny

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Fast processing time
  • Specific legal framework for short-term confinement care

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly limited to 16 weeks
  • Employer is responsible for medical insurance (min S$15,000)
  • Non-renewable
  • Nanny is not a Malaysian citizen
  • Baby is older than 4 months
  • Employer does not meet residency or age requirements

Application Process

1

Obtain written consent from the nanny.

2

Log in to the MOM FDW eService using Singpass.

3

Submit the application and pay the S$35 fee.

4

Wait for the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter.

5

Upon arrival, the nanny will be issued a Visit Pass by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

6

Update the actual start date via the eService.

Application Forms

MOM FDW eServiceFill online

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