How long it does take to cancel Work Permit (WP) for Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW)/ Helper?

You must cancel a Work Permit if she no longer works for you or when the Work Permit expires. You must also return the cancelled Work Permit card.

At a glance

When to cancel	Depending on which comes first, you must cancel the Work Permit: Within 1 week after last day of notice; OR1 day after the Work Permit expires.
Who can cancel	Employer or appointed employment agent (EA)
How much it costs	Free Of Cost (FOC)
How long it takes	Cancellation is immediate
When levy stops	1 day before cancellation
Note: If your helper has left Singapore and will not return to work for you, you must cancel the Work Permit within 1 week from the departure date.