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You must renew your helper’s Work Permit before it expires. Before renewing, you also need to complete certain steps, such as getting your helper’s insurance package (security bond, medical and personal accident insurance).
Documents required
You will need the following documents and information for renewal:
| Documents and information | Instructions |
| Scanned copy of the personal particulars page of the worker’s passport (including pages that have amendments) | MOM must have a record of your helper’s most updated passport if it has been renewed. |
| Security bond (for non-Malaysian helpers) | Get a new security bond.The bank or insurance company must send the new security bond details to MOM before you renew the permit.The effective date of the security bond can be post-dated up to 1 day after the expiry date of the existing Work Permit.If you are renewing through an employment agency, they should get you to complete the Renewal Declaration Form |
| Personal accident insurance | Extend your helper’s existing personal accident insurance or get a new policy.You can buy the PAI from the same bank or insurance company where you place the security bond. |
| Medical insurance | Extend your helper’s existing medical insurance or get a new policy.You can buy the medical insurance from the same bank or insurance company where you buy the security bond. |
| Details for a secure card delivery (only if the temporary work permit states that your helper will be getting a new card) | MOM will ask you for: An address (home or office) where the card will be delivered.The names and mobile numbers of up to 3 authorised recipients to sign for the card. |
Click here to learn more about Renewal of Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker (WP-FDW) / Helper.
