[Sent by MOM – 18 October] Resumption of Entry Approval Appl | SG Ministry of Manpower

[Sent by MOM – 18 October]

Resumption of Entry Approval Applications for Migrant Domestic Workers

The applications of entry approvals for migrant domestic workers (MDWs) have resumed. More vaccinated domestic workers will be able to enter Singapore from 1 November 2021 onwards to support households with urgent caregiving needs.

Key things you need to know
MDW Employers and Employment Agencies can apply for an MDW’s entry approval through ICA’s SafeTravel portal.
Applications can be made for arrivals within a 30-day period from the application date.
Please have these key details ready for the application: your MDW’s FIN and passport info, vaccination info, and her planned travel itinerary.
Entry approvals are granted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to employers with urgent caregiving needs.

Demand for entry approvals is expected to be high, so it may take another three months or more before your domestic worker can enter
Appeals will only be considered when there are cancellations, and granted to those with urgent caregiving needs.
If you need an MDW urgently, do consider the industry-led initiative by the Association of Employment Agencies Singapore (AEAS), which facilitates the safe entry of MDWs through additional measures overseas.

For more details, please see:
ICA’s SafeTravel portal: https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/STO/
AEAS industry-led initiative: http://www.aeas.org.sg/