Singapore•Asia1–7 days
SGD 35 SGD
Varies by filing options
4 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required

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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| Initial grant | 4 months |
MalaysiaEmployer 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.
Employer's NRIC/FIN/Employment Pass
Nanny's passport copy
Baby's date of birth
Written consent from the nanny
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