Valid Employment Contract
Minimum 1-year, maximum 2-year term - signed by both employer and helper.
How to Renew Your Maid's Work Permit in Singapore (2026)
A complete guide to FDW work permit renewal in Singapore - covering timelines, requirements, costs, and step-by-step application instructions. Sunrise Link (Licence 25C3065) can handle the entire renewal process on your behalf.
Get Renewal Assistance via WhatsAppWhen to Renew Your Helper's Work Permit
MOM work permits for foreign domestic workers (FDWs) are valid for up to 2 years. Do not wait until the last minute - start the renewal process early to avoid any lapse in your helper's legal work status.
- ✓MOM work permits are valid for up to 2 years from the date of issue.
- ✓Start the renewal process at least 1 month before expiry - MOM recommends starting 3 months ahead.
- ✓Your helper must pass a medical examination within 12 months of the renewal date.
- ✓You can check your helper's work permit expiry date on the MOM WP Online portal or on her work permit card.
Renewal Requirements Checklist
Prepare the following documents and arrangements before submitting your renewal application to MOM:
Medical Examination Results
Must be conducted by a Singapore-registered doctor and be within the valid period.
Security Bond
SGD 5,000 per helper - arranged via an approved insurance policy or cash deposit.
Personal Accident Insurance
Minimum coverage: SGD 40,000 medical expenses and SGD 60,000 personal accident benefit.
Employer's Valid NRIC/FIN
Your Singapore identity document must be valid throughout the renewal period.
Helper's Valid Passport
Must not expire within the proposed renewal period.
Step-by-Step Renewal Process
1
Check expiry date (3 months ahead)
Log in to MOM WP Online or check the work permit card to confirm your helper's permit expiry date. Set a reminder to start renewal 3 months before expiry.
2
Schedule a medical examination
Book an appointment with a Singapore-registered clinic. The medical examination must be completed within 12 months of the renewal date.
3
Renew security bond insurance
If your existing security bond insurance policy is expiring, renew it before submitting the work permit renewal application.
4
Renew personal accident insurance
Ensure your helper's personal accident insurance policy covers the full new permit period before submitting the renewal.
5
Submit renewal application via MOM WP Online
Log in to MOM WP Online as the employer, or authorise an employment agency such as Sunrise Link to submit on your behalf.
6
Pay MOM work permit fee
The MOM work permit renewal fee is SGD 35, payable online via the WP Online portal.
7
Receive new work permit card
Allow 3-5 working days for the new work permit card to arrive by mail at your registered address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I renew my helper's work permit if she is overseas?
The renewal can be submitted online while the helper is overseas, but she must return to Singapore before the renewal takes effect. MOM requires the helper to be in Singapore upon work permit activation.
What happens if my helper's work permit expires before I renew it?
An expired work permit is a serious MOM violation. The helper must stop work immediately. Late renewal may incur penalties. Always renew at least 1 month before expiry.
Can Sunrise Link handle the renewal process on my behalf?
Yes. Sunrise Link provides work permit renewal assistance for existing clients as well as helpers placed by other agencies. Contact us via WhatsApp for a quote.
Do I need to renew the employment contract at the same time?
Yes, you must submit a valid employment contract (signed by both employer and helper) as part of the renewal application.
Need Help with Work Permit Renewal?
Let Sunrise Link handle the paperwork. We assist with MOM submissions, insurance renewals, and all documentation - for both existing and new clients.
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