{"id":12508,"date":"2020-09-28T07:53:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-27T23:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/agency-fees\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T01:50:03","slug":"agency-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Maid Agency Fees in Singapore: Costs for Employers and Domestic Helpers Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Updated on 18 March 2026<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#How_much_is_the_agency_fee\" >How much is the agency fee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#What_should_I_know_about_maid_agencies\" >What should I know about maid agencies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#How_Much_Can_Maid_Agencies_Charge_FDWs\" >How Much Can Maid Agencies Charge FDWs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#Legal_Fee_Cap\" >Legal Fee Cap:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#Refund_Requirement\" >Refund Requirement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#Important_Note\" >Important Note<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#Passing_Agency_Fees_Onto_Your_FDW\" >Passing Agency Fees Onto Your FDW<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#Why_This_Matters\" >Why This Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#Salary_Rules_and_Deductions_2026_Update\" >Salary Rules and Deductions (2026 Update)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#%E2%9D%8C_Employers_MUST_NOT\" >\u274c Employers MUST NOT:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#%E2%9C%94_Allowed_Deductions_Limited\" >\u2714 Allowed Deductions (Limited)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#Employers_Must_Not_Keep_FDWs_Money\" >Employers Must Not Keep FDW\u2019s Money<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#Best_Practice\" >Best Practice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#Employer_Responsibilities_Beyond_Agency_Fees\" >Employer Responsibilities Beyond Agency Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/en-sg\/agency-fees\/#You_might_also_be_interested_in\" >You might also be interested in:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>There are close to 2,000 maid agencies in Singapore that place full-time foreign domestic workers (FDWs) with families. In many cases, employers approach a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/info\/en\/direct-hire-packages?utm_source=Braze&amp;utm_medium=eDM&amp;utm_campaign=visa_service_promotion_Sunnah_en\"><strong>maid agency<\/strong> <\/a>to assist in matching them with a maid and then handling the work permit application that follows. However, a growing trend is for employers to undertake <strong>direct hires<\/strong> \u2013 thereby saving costs for themselves and their maids. If you don&#8217;t already have a maid you want to hire, you can find and contact one among thousands of profiles through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/r\/singapore-maids\">HelperChoice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_the_agency_fee\"><\/span>How much is the agency fee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no fixed price for how much maid agencies charge fees. It <strong>usually costs around S$800 to S$2,000<\/strong> to place a maid and process work permit and papers in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>If a maid agency advertises an agency fee that is below $100 or even free, you should be aware that the agency will need to make up for this somehow. If you find a particularly cheap package, find out how much the agency is charging the maid, and keep in mind that high placement fees can force maids into debt.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_know_about_maid_agencies\"><\/span>What should I know about maid agencies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Singapore, employment agencies <strong>must be accredited by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)<\/strong>. The employment agency must apply for a license in order to operate in Singapore. Entirely web-based job portals like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/r\/singapore-maids\">HelperChoice<\/a> are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/employment-agencies\/eligibility-and-requirements\/who-needs-to-get-a-licence\">exempted from the need to obtain an employment agency license in Singapore.<\/a> When issued a license, employers can check the performances and have a better view of the best maid agencies on the <a href=\"https:\/\/services.mom.gov.sg\/eadirectory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ministry\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A maid agency in Singapore which breaches any of its conditions will be<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/employment-agencies\/demerit-points-system\">issued demerit points<\/a><\/strong>. An agency with 12 or more points will be put under surveillance for at least 12 months. If an agency has less than 12 points, its points will be deleted after 12 months. In the case of serious offences such as the abuse of maids or illegal placements, their license will be revoked instantly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"x6mdzt\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2805\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Can_Maid_Agencies_Charge_FDWs\"><\/span>How Much Can Maid Agencies Charge FDWs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2867\">MOM regulates how much agencies can charge domestic helpers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2867\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/yoopies-cms2faf451529-8148-42ff-96e8-90b3d321d04c-domestichelpersalarybonusbenefit-1.jpg\" alt=\"Singapore Maid Agency Fees for FDWs and Employers\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1f7gm2z\" data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2892\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Fee_Cap\"><\/span>Legal Fee Cap:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2985\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1r6hnp8\" data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2946\">\n<p data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2946\"><strong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2944\">Maximum: 1 month salary per year of contract<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h24qo\" data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2985\">\n<p data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2985\">Capped at 2 months\u2019 salary total<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3003\">\u2714 This includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3079\">\n<li data-section-id=\"y28r4u\" data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3033\">\n<p data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3033\">Fees charged in Singapore<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uev4p9\" data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3079\">\n<p data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3079\">Fees charged by overseas partner agencies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ol79rr\" data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3108\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refund_Requirement\"><\/span>Refund Requirement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3144\">If employment is terminated early:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3193\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1sqd8nw\" data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3193\">\n<p data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3193\">Agencies must provide a <strong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3191\">pro-rated refund<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"lgtwr4\" data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3218\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Note\"><\/span>Important Note<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3224\">For:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3270\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12vc1wg\" data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3243\">\n<p data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3243\">Direct hires<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rvpoqz\" data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3270\">\n<p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3270\">Work permit renewals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3360\">\ud83d\udc49 FDWs should not be charged placement fees, as there is no new placement involved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3360\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"  https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/yoopies-cms2f290346ba-c08b-4830-9206-13ae345cf81e-helperchoicehighres-98.jpg\" alt=\"Look for a maid now at HelperChoice! Verified profiles; Direct hire; No hidden fees\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"kdq5m0\" data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3403\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passing_Agency_Fees_Onto_Your_FDW\"><\/span>Passing Agency Fees Onto Your FDW<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3434\">Some agencies may attempt to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3527\">\n<li data-section-id=\"mfwank\" data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3464\">\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3464\">Charge employers upfront<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d4j7zn\" data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3527\">\n<p data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3527\">Ask employers to recover the cost from the helper\u2019s salary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3573\">\u2757 This is <strong data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3572\">illegal under MOM regulations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"181lajy\" data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3600\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Matters\"><\/span>Why This Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3627\">Some helpers are charged: SGD 3,000+ in illegal fees<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3693\">Given that FDWs typically earn: SGD 600\u2013800+ per month<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3741\">This can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3809\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ih4e4k\" data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3767\">\n<p data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3767\">Months of unpaid work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8bukdt\" data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3788\">\n<p data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3788\">Financial stress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gez2in\" data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3809\">\n<p data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3809\">Lower motivation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"421lzh\" data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3860\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Rules_and_Deductions_2026_Update\"><\/span>Salary Rules and Deductions (2026 Update)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3878\">Under MOM rules:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1rn7sfw\" data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3910\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%8C_Employers_MUST_NOT\"><\/span>\u274c Employers MUST NOT:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"4024\">\n<li data-section-id=\"c0mec\" data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"3952\">\n<p data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"3952\">Deduct unauthorized fees from salary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vg8u3v\" data-start=\"3953\" data-end=\"3995\">\n<p data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"3995\">Pass agency costs to helpers illegally<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kuzw7s\" data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4024\">\n<p data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4024\">Withhold salary payments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"i4nh43\" data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4065\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%94_Allowed_Deductions_Limited\"><\/span>\u2714 Allowed Deductions (Limited)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4098\">Some deductions may be allowed:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4145\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fnmu6c\" data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4120\">\n<p data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4120\">Within MOM limits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d2j5v\" data-start=\"4121\" data-end=\"4145\">\n<p data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4145\">With written consent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4313\">\ud83d\udc49 Learn more about employment conditions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker\/employers-guide\/employment-rules\">here:<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1h8c1st\" data-start=\"4320\" data-end=\"4358\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employers_Must_Not_Keep_FDWs_Money\"><\/span>Employers Must Not Keep FDW\u2019s Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4381\">Since 1 January 2019, employers must not safekeep salary, b<span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">ank card and p<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">ersonal money e<\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; background-color: transparent;\">ven if requested by the helper.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"8q3f6l\" data-start=\"4509\" data-end=\"4526\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practice\"><\/span>Best Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4553\">Encourage your helper to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/blog\/how-and-where-to-open-a-bank-account-for-your-maid-in-singapore\">open a personal bank account<\/a> to manage her own salary independently<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1b3ggo3\" data-start=\"4754\" data-end=\"4801\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employer_Responsibilities_Beyond_Agency_Fees\"><\/span>Employer Responsibilities Beyond Agency Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4879\">Hiring a domestic helper also means complying with broader MOM requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"4896\">Employers must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"5133\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4uokk7\" data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"4957\">\n<p data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4957\">Provide medical insurance (minimum SGD 60,000\/year)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f2pspe\" data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5002\">\n<p data-start=\"4960\" data-end=\"5002\">Purchase personal accident insurance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fg6v3\" data-start=\"5003\" data-end=\"5067\">\n<p data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5067\">Maintain a $5,000 security bond (for non-Malaysian FDWs)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"oznpxo\" data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5098\">\n<p data-start=\"5070\" data-end=\"5098\">Cover all medical expenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o86dky\" data-start=\"5099\" data-end=\"5133\">\n<p data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5133\">Ensure safe working conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5135\" data-end=\"5247\">\ud83d\udc49 Full requirements here:<br data-start=\"5161\" data-end=\"5164\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5164\" data-end=\"5245\">https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_also_be_interested_in\"><\/span><strong>You might also be interested in:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/requirements\">Eligibility criteria to Employ a Maid in Singapore<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/hiring-filipino\">Hiring a Filipino Maid in Singapore<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/hiring-indonesian\">Hiring an Indonesian Maid in Singapore<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/maid\/cancel-work-permit\">How to End Your Maid&#8217;s Contract in Singapore and Cancel the Work Permit<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/r\/singapore-maids\">Search a domestic worker now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated on 18 March 2026 There are close to 2,000 maid agencies in Singapore that place full-time foreign domestic workers (FDWs) with families. In many cases, employers approach a maid agency to assist in matching them with a maid and then handling the work permit application that follows. 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