Singapore•AsiaWP-CN — Work Permit (Confinement Nanny)
At a Glance
1–7 days
From SGD $35
Other charges may apply
4 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required

Living in Singapore
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
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 4 months |
Eligible Nationalities (1)
MalaysiaRequirements
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
Obtain written consent from the nanny.
Log in to the MOM FDW eService using Singpass.
Submit the application and pay the S$35 fee.
Wait for the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter.
Upon arrival, the nanny will be issued a Visit Pass by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
Update the actual start date via the eService.
Application Forms
| MOM FDW eService | Fill online |
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