Achi Biz GuidesLevy Waiver For A Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) In Singapore

What you Need

If your helper went on overseas leave:

• No documents needed. MOM will contact you if any further document is needed.

• If the helper chose not to return from overseas leave, you should cancel the work permit before you apply for a waiver.

If your helper was admitted to a hospital in Singapore:

• Any of the following:

  • Medical certificate showing the period of hospitalisation leave.

  • Hospital bills which reflect the admission and discharge dates.

If your helper was in the custody of the police or embassy:

• A letter from the relevant organisation stating the period of custody.

If your helper passed away:

• A copy of her death certificate.

When to Apply

• You can apply for the levy waiver only after the levy has been charged and it must be within 1 year of the levy bill.
• If the waiver period requested is from January 2015 (start month) to February 2015 (end month), you must submit the application by 31 January 2016.

How to Apply

Use this form to apply for a levy waiver if your helper meets one of the below conditions:

• Your helper went on overseas leave for at least 7 consecutive days (You should apply for the waiver after the helper returns to Singapore).
• Your helper did not return from overseas leave (If your helper did not return, you should cancel the Work Permit before applying).
• Your helper was on hospitalisation leave.
• Your helper was under police custody.
• Your helper was housed at an embassy.
• Your helper has passed away.

You should only apply for a waiver after the helper’s levy has been billed and paid.

Please use this form:

• https://form.gov.sg/62b975f4375a2d00121e5449

How to Calculate the Waiver

Amount waived = Monthly levy rate – Levy payable

Scenario

• Waiver period: 1 – 15 September
• Helper’s levy rate: $265 monthly (or $8.72 daily)

How to calculate

1. Count the number of days from 16 to 30 September where levy is payable, i.e. 15 days.
2. Find out the amount of levy payable using daily rate, i.e. 15 days x $8.72 = $130.80
3. Amount waived = Monthly levy rate – Levy payable
   $265 (monthly levy rate) – $130.80 (levy payable) = $134.20 (amount waived)

Please refer to MOM website at www.mom.gov.sg or www.cpf.gov.sg for more detailed information and up-to-date guidelines with regulations.