Find Your Ideal Indonesian Maid In Singapore

Before you get started with hiring an Indonesian maid in Singapore, there are a couple of things you need to know. Both the employer and the maid must meet certain criteria to ensure a successful and legal employment relationship.

Employer Eligibility Criteria

Before you can hire an Indonesian maid in Singapore, employers must meet certain eligibility criteria set by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). These criteria include being at least 21 years old, not being an undischarged bankrupt, and having the mental capacity to understand and discharge your responsibility as an employer fully.

Additionally, there are income requirements to ensure that employers have the financial capability to hire a maid. At Homekeeper, we guide employers through this process, providing comprehensive advice and assistance to ensure all legal requirements are met.

Indonesian MDW Requirements

Indonesian Foreign Domestic Workers (MDWs) must also meet certain requirements before being employed in Singapore. These include holding a KTKLN card (local identification card for Indonesian workers working in foreign countries), being at least 23 years old, and providing proof of a minimum of formal education.

These requirements are in place to ensure that the potential helper is adequately prepared for the tasks and responsibilities they will undertake. Our team at Homekeeper ensures that all our Indonesian maids meet these requirements, providing peace of mind for employers.

Work Permit for MDW

All Indonesian maids in Singapore must hold a valid work permit. The MOM issues this permit, and it is a legal requirement for all foreign domestic workers in Singapore. The application process for a work permit can be complex, involving various forms and documents.

As your maid recruitment agency, we assist employers with the work permit application process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. We handle all the necessary paperwork and liaise with the relevant authorities on your behalf.

Required Security Bond & Insurance

Employers are required to provide a security bond and insurance for their Indonesian maid. The security bond is a binding pledge to pay the government if you break the law or the conditions of the Work Permit. The insurance provides accident and medical coverage for the maid.

Homekeeper can assist employers in understanding and meeting these requirements. We can advise on suitable insurance policies and guide you through securing a bond.

Required Medical Examination

Before starting work, all Indonesian maids must undergo a medical examination in Singapore. This examination ensures that your infant care maid, maid for elderly care, or domestic helper in general, is fit to work and has no infectious diseases.

Homekeeper can arrange for this examination and handle all related paperwork. We coordinate with approved medical institutions to ensure the medical examination is conducted promptly and professionally.

The Indonesian embassy stipulates a minimum wage of $500 to $800 per month for Indonesian maids. This is a guideline, and actual salaries may vary depending on the maid’s experience, skills, and the specific job requirements.

In addition to the monthly salary, employers are required to provide their Indonesian maid with a weekly rest day. If the maid agrees to work on their rest day, the employer must compensate them accordingly. This compensation is typically a day’s wage, but it can be more depending on the agreement between the employer and the maid.

There are also several expenses involved in hiring an Indonesian maid. These include:

Agency Fees

These are fees charged by the agency in Singapore for their services, which include matching you with a suitable maid, handling paperwork, and providing pre-employment training.

Insurance

Employers are required by the MOM to purchase personal accident insurance and medical insurance for their maid. For policies with a start date effective on or after the first of July 2023, the insurance must provide coverage of at least $60,000 per year for inpatient care and day surgery, and $60,000 per year for personal accident insurance.

Security Bond

A security bond of $5,000 is required by MOM for each Indonesian maid you employ. This is a binding pledge to pay the government if you break the law or the conditions of the work permit.

Medical Examination

Indonesian maids must undergo a medical examination upon arrival in Singapore and every six months thereafter. The employer is responsible for the cost of these medical examinations.

Settling-In Programme (SIP)

First-time Indonesian maids must attend the SIP, a one-day orientation programme to help them understand the conditions of employment, safety precautions, relationship and stress management, and adapting to working and living in Singapore. The employer bears the cost of the SIP.