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Can I hire a second MDW and how do I apply?

You are eligible to hire a second migrant domestic worker (MDW) if you meet any of the following criteria:

  • You or your spouse is at least 60 years old.
  • You have at least 2 children below 18 years old and living with you.
  • You have a parent or parent-in-law who is at least 60 years old and living with you.
  • You or a family member living with you has been assessed by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) to be eligible for a levy concession as a person with disabilities (PWD).

We will also consider your financial ability to hire, maintain and upkeep the helpers, as well as whether you can provide sufficient privacy and sleeping space in the house for the 2 MDWs.

To apply for the second MDW:

Submit a Work Permit application and provide the relevant information:

  • A copy of the children's birth certificates (if applicable).
  • A copy of the parent's or parent-in-law's identity cards and the employer's or spouse's birth certificate (if applicable).
  • AIC assessment documentation (if applicable).

Each household can hire up to 2 MDWs.