Direct Hire Domestic Helper in Singapore
SWIFT Maids is a licensed maid agency helping Singapore employers directly hire a specific domestic helper. Whether you are rehiring a previous helper, hiring a transfer maid already in Singapore, or employing someone recommended by family or friends, our team manages the documentation and MOM requirements from start to finish.
Served over
40,000+
families
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30+ Years
of Experience
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What Is Direct Hiring for a Maid?
You already have someone in mind. That puts you in a good position.
Direct hiring means employing a specific domestic helper of your choice, rather than going through a standard matching process. You come in knowing who you want, and the work is in handling the documentation and MOM requirements to bring her into your home correctly.
This applies in three common situations: rehiring a previous helper you worked well with, hiring someone recommended by a trusted friend or family member, or hiring a transfer maid who is currently employed in Singapore and looking for a new employer.
Each situation has its own eligibility requirements and paperwork. SWIFT Maids manages all of that for you.
Our Direct Hire Maid Services
SWIFT Maids assists employers with the full range of direct hire scenarios in Singapore.
Direct Hire of a Previous Helper
We manage the re-employment process for employers who want to bring back a helper they have worked with before. This includes eligibility checks and the MOM work permit application, handled on your behalf.
Direct Hire of a Transfer Maid
Transfer maids are currently employed in Singapore and looking for a new employer. We manage the transfer process, including eligibility checks, documentation, and the work permit transfer with MOM.
Direct Hire of an Overseas Helper
If the helper you have in mind is based overseas, whether a Filipino domestic helper, Indonesian helper, or from another eligible country, we assist with documentation preparation, the MOM work permit application, and any required medical checks before she arrives.
Work Permit and Documentation Support
Every direct hire maid application in Singapore requires complete documentation and MOM approval. Our team ensures your application is accurate and submitted correctly, with no gaps that could cause unnecessary delays.
Post-Hiring Support
Once your helper has started, we remain available for employment guidance, to address any concerns that arise, and for work permit renewal when the time comes.
Why Choose Direct Hire Maid Services?
You already know the person
When a helper has worked in a home you trust, or comes through a firsthand recommendation, you are starting with a level of confidence that a standard placement cannot always offer. The adjustment period is shorter. The fit is already established.
Transfer maids can be faster
If you are hiring a transfer maid already in Singapore, the process can often move more quickly than waiting for an overseas deployment. Once eligibility is confirmed and documentation is in order, placement can happen efficiently.
The paperwork still needs to be in order
Knowing who you want to hire does not waive the administrative requirements. Work permit applications, MOM submissions, and eligibility checks all need to be handled correctly. Getting them wrong causes delays. That is what SWIFT Maids is here to manage.
Why Choose SWIFT Maids for Direct Hiring?
Families choose SWIFT Maids because we handle the process carefully. We have been managing direct hire maid applications in Singapore since 1992, and our team knows what MOM requires, what to check before submission, and what to do when complications arise.
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30+ years of experience as a maid agency in Singapore
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Free home consultation
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Three outlets island-wide: Bedok, Yishun, and Orchard
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Personalised matching based on your household's actual needs
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Transparent process with no hidden charges
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Post-placement support, including work permit renewal and settling-in guidance
We do not make promises we cannot keep. What we offer is a thorough, honest process and a team that stays available after your helper starts.
Our Direct Hiring Process
Step 1: Consultation
We start with a consultation, at your home if you prefer, to understand your situation and confirm what the process looks like for your specific circumstances.
Step 2: Eligibility Checks
We verify that you and your intended helper meet MOM's eligibility requirements before anything is submitted. This includes confirming her employment status, any applicable cooling-off periods, and documentation from both parties.
Step 3: Document Preparation
We walk you through exactly what is required and check everything before submission. No missing documents, no back-and-forth caused by incomplete applications.
Step 4: MOM Application Submission
We submit the work permit application on your behalf and keep you updated on its progress.
Step 5: Medical Requirements and Deployment
Where a medical examination is required, we coordinate it with you and your helper. Once approval comes through, we assist with the remaining steps to bring her home.
Trusted by Singapore Families Since 1992
More than 30 years in operation. Three outlets across Singapore. A MOM-licensed employment agency that has helped Singapore families with maid placements, direct hires, transfer arrangements, and ongoing employment support since 1992.
Our processes meet the regulatory standards required to operate as a licensed maid agency in Singapore.
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Bedok Outlet
217 Bedok North Street 1
#01-63, Singapore 460217
Orchard Outlet
545 Orchard Road #04-13
Far East Shopping Centre
Singapore 238882
Yishun Outlet
418 Yishun Avenue 11 #01-401
Singapore 760418
Yishun & Bedok
Monday to Saturday:
10:00 AM - 6:00PM
Sunday: Closed
Orchard
Monday to Friday:
10:00 AM - 6:00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00PM
Public Holidays:
CLOSED
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