Cancel a Work Permit for confinement nanny

You must cancel your confinement nanny's Work Permit if she no longer works for you.

At a glance

When to cancel the Work Permit	Within 1 week from the day the pass holder leaves Singapore. You do not need to cancel the pass if it has expired. As long as the pass holder is still in Singapore, you need to extend her visit pass to give her a valid stay in the meantime. Otherwise, an overstaying fine will be imposed.
Who can cancel	Employer or employment agent Additional step for employment agencies: You need to get the employer’s authorisation using our FDW eService before you can perform any transactions for them. For more details, refer to our FAQs and infographic.
How long it takes	Cancellation is immediate
When levy stops	1 day before cancellation

Note:

Your nanny must leave Singapore before her visit pass expires.
If your nanny has left Singapore permanently, you must cancel the Work Permit within 1 week from her departure date.

Log in to our FDW eService to cancel the Work Permit.
Select “My helper or I wish to end this employment or she has gone home and will not be returning” as the cancellation reason from the drop-down list.

If your nanny is still in Singapore, please ensure that she has a valid legal stay throughout. If her visit pass is expiring, you can apply for an extension.

Otherwise, an overstaying fine will be imposed.

It is also a criminal offence for: