You must cancel your confinement nanny's Work Permit if she no longer works for you or when her Work Permit expires.
At a glance
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When to cancel the Work Permit |
Depending on which comes first, you must cancel the Work Permit:
- Within 1 week after the last day of work.
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- 1 day after the Work Permit expires.
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Who can cancel
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Employer or employment agent |
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How long it takes
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Cancellation is immediate |
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When levy stops
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1 day before cancellation |
Note:
- You must settle all outstanding employment issues that the nanny may raise, including salary payment, before cancelling her Work Permit.
- 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.
- For an overview of scheduled flights, you can visit Changi Airport’s website or use the iChangi mobile app. Please check with the airlines directly to confirm if the flights are still operating.
- Additional step for employment agencies: Please get the employer’s authorisation using our FDW eService before you can perform any transactions for them. For more details, you can refer to our FAQs and infographic.
When to cancel the Work Permit
Depending on which comes first, you must cancel the Work Permit and issue the worker with Special pass if he/she is still in Singapore:
- Within 1 week after her last day of work.
OR
- 1 day after her Work Permit expires.
Otherwise, an overstaying fine will be imposed.
How to cancel
After cancelling
Once the Work Permit is cancelled, the nanny cannot work, even while waiting to leave Singapore. Please ensure that he/she has a valid legal stay at all times. Otherwise, overstaying fine will be imposed
Levy will be charged until 1 day before the cancellation.