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Placement fees at maid agencies typically range from S$1,500–3,500 for a new-hire helper and S$500–1,500 for a transfer helper. On top of the agency fee, households pay the helper's monthly salary (S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience) and the monthly MOM levy (S$300 standard, or S$60 concessionary if the household has a child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disability). Confirm in writing exactly what is bundled into the placement fee — mandatory FDW insurance (~S$300–600 per year), the Settling-In Programme, pre-employment medical examination, and Work Permit application are standard inclusions at many agencies but may be billed separately at others. Ask for a full written breakdown before signing. 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 verifiable on MOM's online EA directory by searching the agency's name or licence number. The licence number should appear on the agency's website, contracts, and invoices. No regulatory licence was listed for Chandras Manpower Pte Ltd at the time of this listing — contact the agency directly and request their EA Licence number, then cross-check it on the MOM directory before paying any deposit. EA Grading runs from A+ to C; agencies rated A+ or A have stronger compliance records and complaint-handling outcomes. Hiring through an unlicensed agent is illegal, leaves you with no recourse if the helper absconds or the agency folds, and can void your FDW insurance. Verify the EA Licence number on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and read the agency contract's replacement, refund, and early-termination clauses.

The standard replacement window at most agencies is six months from the helper's arrival date, with one or two replacements included. It is important to understand what voids the guarantee — documented mismatch (behavioural issues, skill gaps, medical reasons) is typically covered, whereas a change of mind or a household decision to no longer employ a helper generally is not. Also confirm the early-termination process if the placement breaks down outside the guarantee window. The household bears the cost of the helper's repatriation flight, Work Permit cancellation, and any unused levy refund paperwork — these costs can add up to several hundred dollars. Ask Chandras Manpower Pte Ltd for the replacement and early-termination terms in writing before committing.