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Placement fees at maid agencies in Singapore typically run S$1,500–3,500 for a new-hire helper and S$500–1,500 for a transfer helper (one already in Singapore on a valid Work Permit). Confirm with Asia Employment Agency exactly what is included — mandatory FDW insurance (roughly S$300–600 per year), the Settling-In Programme, the pre-deployment medical exam, and MOM Work Permit application are standard at reputable agencies, but some bill these separately. Beyond the one-off placement fee, factor in the helper's monthly salary (S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience) and the monthly MOM levy (S$300 standard; S$60 concessionary if your household includes a child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disability). These ongoing costs typically add S$7,800–13,000 per year on top of the placement fee. See the full maid agency cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate maid agency in Singapore must hold an MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence, which is publicly verifiable by name or licence number on MOM's online EA directory. The licence number should appear on the agency's website, contracts, and invoices. No EA Licence is recorded on this KakiList listing for Asia Employment Agency — households should ask for the licence number and cross-check it on the MOM directory before paying any deposit. The EA Grading (A+ to C) is also worth checking — A+ and A grades reflect stronger compliance records and better complaint-handling history. Engaging an unlicensed agent is illegal, leaves you with no recourse if a placement breaks down or the agency closes, and can void your FDW insurance. This is the single most important verification step before proceeding.

A standard replacement guarantee at Singapore maid agencies runs for approximately six months from the helper's arrival date. Confirm how many free replacements are included, what circumstances void the guarantee (for example, early termination by the household or documented misconduct), and what you pay for additional replacements beyond those covered. Also clarify the early-termination process if a placement breaks down outside the guarantee window. The household bears the cost of the repatriation flight, any unused MOM levy refund process, and Work Permit cancellation paperwork — these costs can run S$800–1,500. Confirm these terms in writing before signing the agency contract, as recourse is limited once the helper has arrived and the guarantee has lapsed. Verify the EA Licence on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and read the replacement, refund, and early-termination clauses carefully.