Renewal page
Renewal letter, online flow, fee, outcome timing, and card delivery details [mom-renewal].
Renewal journey hub
Renew Maid Work Permit in Singapore: What to Prepare Before You Submit
Confirm the renewal letter, insurance, security bond, levy exposure, and short extension path before submission.
Quick answer
The renewal flow is straightforward, but the order matters
If you need to renew a maid Work Permit in Singapore, MOM says you should receive the renewal letter about 8 weeks before expiry, renew online after receiving the letter, pay a $35 renewal fee, and get an immediate outcome once required items are in place [mom-renewal].
The main renewal mistakes are usually dependency mistakes, not form-filling mistakes. Employers often need to confirm whether a medical exam is required, whether a non-Malaysian helper needs a fresh security bond, whether insurance dates are long enough, and whether more time is needed through a short Work Permit extension before expiry [mom-renewal][mom-bond][mom-insurance][mom-extension].
MOM source truth
MOM source truth
This page follows MOM as the authority for renewal timing, fees, Work Permit duration, insurance, security bond, levy exposure, and short extension rules.
Insurance and bond
Medical insurance, personal accident insurance, security bond, and non-Malaysian helper bond dependency [mom-insurance][mom-bond].
Levy and extension
Levy exposure after expiry and the short extension contingency path [mom-levy][mom-extension].
Readiness check
Use this checklist before submitting the renewal
Some items are eligibility documents, while others are timing-sensitive dependencies.
Renewal letter received, or printed from MOM if not received [mom-renewal].
Scanned copy of the helper's passport personal particulars page, including amendments if any [mom-renewal].
Medical examination form only if the renewal letter says it is required [mom-renewal].
Medical insurance extended or newly bought with MOM-required coverage [mom-renewal][mom-insurance].
Personal accident insurance extended or newly bought with MOM-required coverage [mom-renewal][mom-insurance].
New security bond arranged if the helper is non-Malaysian, with enough lead time for details to reach MOM [mom-renewal][mom-bond].
Card delivery details ready if MOM indicates a new Work Permit card will be issued [mom-renewal].
Deadline dependency map
Work through the dependencies before the last week
If the Work Permit expires before renewal is completed, levy liability continues, and levy penalties or an overstaying fine may apply [mom-renewal].
Receive or print the renewal letter [mom-renewal].
Check whether the letter requires a medical examination [mom-renewal].
Update the passport page copy if needed [mom-renewal].
Arrange medical insurance and personal accident insurance [mom-renewal][mom-insurance].
Arrange a new security bond if the helper is non-Malaysian, then allow time for bond details to reach MOM [mom-renewal][mom-bond].
Request a short extension first if more time is genuinely needed before renewal or cancellation [mom-extension].
Submit the online renewal and pay the fee [mom-renewal].
Renewal sequence
The sequence table before online submission
The most important dependency is that supporting renewal items should already be valid and in place before online submission.
| Step | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wait for MOM's renewal letter, or print a copy if it did not arrive [mom-renewal]. | MOM says renewal is done after the renewal letter is issued, usually about 8 weeks before expiry [mom-renewal]. |
| 2 | Read page 2 of the renewal letter to see whether a medical exam is required [mom-renewal]. | The medical examination form is only needed if the letter says so [mom-renewal]. |
| 3 | Prepare the helper's passport personal particulars page [mom-renewal]. | MOM needs the updated passport record if the passport has been renewed [mom-renewal]. |
| 4 | Extend or buy medical insurance and personal accident insurance [mom-renewal][mom-insurance]. | Renewal requires both, and insurance validity can shorten the renewed permit duration if it is under 26 months [mom-renewal]. |
| 5 | Arrange a new security bond for a non-Malaysian helper [mom-renewal][mom-bond]. | MOM says the new bond details must reach them before renewal, and this can take up to 3 working days [mom-renewal]. |
| 6 | Prepare delivery details if MOM will issue a new card [mom-renewal]. | MOM may ask for a delivery address and up to 3 authorised recipients [mom-renewal]. |
| 7 | Submit the renewal online and pay $35 [mom-renewal]. | MOM says the outcome is immediate [mom-renewal]. |
Distinctions
Insurance, bond, levy, and renewal fee are different
These items are often mixed up, but they do different jobs. Numeric levy rates can change, so check MOM's current levy page before relying on a current amount.
| Item | What it is | What MOM says |
|---|---|---|
| Medical insurance | Coverage for inpatient care and day surgery during the helper's stay in Singapore [mom-insurance]. | Minimum annual claim limit is at least $60,000 per year [mom-insurance]. |
| Personal accident insurance | Lump-sum protection for permanent disability or death due to an accident [mom-insurance]. | Sum assured must be at least $60,000 per year [mom-insurance]. |
| Security bond | A binding pledge to the government if Work Permit conditions are breached [mom-bond]. | Employers must buy a $5,000 bond for each MDW, except Malaysian helpers [mom-bond]. |
| Levy | A monthly employment levy, separate from renewal submission [mom-levy]. | MOM's renewal page warns that late renewal does not remove levy liability after expiry [mom-levy][mom-renewal]. |
| Renewal fee | Separate from insurance, bond, and levy. | MOM states that the renewal fee is $35 per renewal [mom-renewal]. |
The main risk is waiting too long
MOM states that a late renewal still leaves the employer liable for levy after expiry, and levy penalties or an overstaying fine may also apply where relevant [mom-renewal].
Another common risk is buying or extending insurance for too short a period. MOM states that the renewed Work Permit is usually valid for up to 2 years, but it can be shortened when the insurance package validity is less than 26 months [mom-renewal].
There is also a bond timing risk for non-Malaysian helpers because new bond details can take up to 3 working days to reach MOM [mom-renewal][mom-bond].
Do not wait until submission day to arrange insurance.
Check whether bond details have reached MOM.
Check insurance validity before expecting a full renewal duration.
Request a short extension before expiry if more time is genuinely needed.
A short extension is a controlled extra window, not renewal readiness
MOM says employers can request a 4-week extension if they need more time to renew, including situations where they are still buying the security bond or medical and personal accident insurance [mom-extension].
MOM also states that the extension request must be made within 2 months before the Work Permit expires. If the employer does not intend to continue employing the helper, the Work Permit should be cancelled before the extended expiry date, otherwise the security bond may be forfeited [mom-extension].
Use extension for genuine timing gaps.
Request it within MOM's stated window.
Do not treat it as a substitute for arranging renewal dependencies.
Guided pathways
Move through the renewal journey in order
This renewal hub connects back to insurance and safe documentation routing.
Insurance
Insurance guide
Understand MI, PAI, security bond, and package validity.
DocsDocumentation route
Use for a document-light renewal readiness enquiry.
PrivacyPrivacy and security
Keep permit, identity, medical, payment, salary, and insurance records out of public contact.
ContactContact route
Ask a protected renewal readiness question.
Employer questions
FAQ
These answers stay source-led and keep sensitive records for the protected handoff.
When can an employer renew an MDW Work Permit?
MOM says the employer can renew after receiving the renewal letter, which should usually arrive about 8 weeks before the Work Permit expires. If the letter was not received, a copy can be printed [mom-renewal].
How much is the renewal fee?
MOM states that the renewal fee is $35 for each renewal. This is separate from insurance, bond, and levy obligations [mom-renewal].
How long does renewal take?
MOM states that the renewal outcome is immediate once the online renewal is submitted [mom-renewal].
How long is the renewed Work Permit valid?
MOM says the Work Permit is usually valid for up to 2 years, but it may be shorter in some situations, including where the insurance package validity is less than 26 months or the helper is approaching 60 years old [mom-renewal].
Does every helper need a medical examination form for renewal?
No. MOM says the medical examination form is required only if the renewal letter says so, and employers should check the specific instructions on the letter [mom-renewal].
Does every helper need a new security bond for renewal?
No. MOM says the security bond applies to non-Malaysian helpers, so a fresh bond is needed for a non-Malaysian helper during renewal [mom-renewal][mom-bond].
What happens if the employer renews late?
MOM states that if renewal is late, the employer remains liable for levy after expiry, and levy penalties or an overstaying fine may also apply [mom-renewal].
What if more time is needed before expiry?
MOM says the employer can request a 4-week short extension within 2 months before the Work Permit expires if more time is needed before renewal or cancellation [mom-extension].
What this guide does not claim
This local import avoids public claims that require separate evidence, owner approval, or a fresh official-source check.
- Renewal letter timing, fee, outcome timing, duration, insurance validity, medical examination conditionality, bond timing, levy exposure, and short extension wording remain tied to MOM sources.
- Levy rate numbers are intentionally omitted because they are time-sensitive.
- No private agency collection flow, service promise, approval guarantee, legal advice, or insurer package advice is included.
Source ledger
MOM source ledger
Last checked against MOM: 2026-05-29. These links open official source pages directly. Recheck time-sensitive details before relying on them.
Authority
MOM.gov.sg
Checked
2026-05-29
Link mode
Direct source
MOM.gov.sg
[mom-renewal]
MOM: Renew a Work Permit for a migrant domestic worker (MDW)
Renewal letter, required items, fee, duration, outcome, and delivery details.
Open MOM source Source key: [mom-renewal]. Checked by Codex: 2026-05-29.
MOM.gov.sg
[mom-insurance]
MOM: Insurance requirements for MDWs
Medical insurance and personal accident insurance requirements.
Open MOM source Source key: [mom-insurance]. Checked by Codex: 2026-05-29.
MOM.gov.sg
[mom-bond]
MOM: Security bond requirements for MDWs
Security bond amount, Malaysian exception, and bond timing.
Open MOM source Source key: [mom-bond]. Checked by Codex: 2026-05-29.
MOM.gov.sg
[mom-levy]
MOM: Paying levy for a migrant domestic worker (MDW)
Current levy page and employer levy obligation context.
Open MOM source Source key: [mom-levy]. Checked by Codex: 2026-05-29.
MOM.gov.sg
[mom-extension]
MOM: Get a short Work Permit extension for an MDW
Short extension conditions and timing.
Open MOM source Source key: [mom-extension]. Checked by Codex: 2026-05-29.
Route source
[anson-contact]
Anson Mae Manpower: Contact route
Protected handoff-oriented public contact route.
Open source Source key: [anson-contact]. Checked by Codex: 2026-05-29.Guide pages still use safe first contact
Long-form pages may help users understand the route, but they must not become public document collection points.
- No public document uploads.
- No helper CV, passport, permit, medical, payment, salary, insurance, or identity-file request.
- CTA language stays limited to need, timing, public profile code where relevant, and preferred reply method.
Connected guide layer
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First-five guide map
Move through the first-five guide layer by decision point. The map links hiring, insurance, agency discovery, verification, and renewal without adding new claims.
01
Hiring
Hire a maid
Sequence-first hiring orientation.
Open guide 02 Insurance Maid insuranceSeparate source-backed requirements from provider/package language.
Open guide 03 Agency Maid agencyTrust-first agency orientation before enquiry.
Open guide 04 Verify Verify a maid agencyVerification-first trust page with evidence gates.
Open guide 05 Renewal Renew Work PermitDeadline/readiness orientation with MOM-led source boundary.
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Confirm renewal readiness before you submit
If you already have the renewal letter and want a calm second check, use a document-light enquiry focused on readiness, completeness, and whether a short extension should be considered.