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In Singapore, many families rely on a migrant domestic worker (MDW) for elderly care, infant care, and household support. You might be wondering whether to use a transfer maid agency or hire directly. Both options have their own sets of associated processes, some pros, and cons. In this guide, we’ll break down the process, timeline, …

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Hiring a transfer foreign domestic worker (FDW) can be one of the best decisions a household makes—especially when the FDW already has work experience in Singapore.

If your domestic helper wants to transfer to a new household while she’s still under contract, what’s your role as the employer?

Ensure you fulfil all financial obligations—such as salary, levy, and return airfare—before transferring your FDW.