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Placement fees vary depending on whether you are hiring a new helper or a transfer helper. New-hire placements typically run S$1,500–3,500; transfer placements are generally lower at S$500–1,500. On top of the agency fee, you will pay the helper's monthly salary (typically S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience) and the MOM monthly levy — S$300 at the standard rate, or S$60 at the concessionary rate if your household qualifies (child under 16, elderly member aged 67 or above, or person with disability). Confirm whether mandatory FDW insurance (~S$300–600/year), the Settling-In Programme fee, the medical examination, and the Work Permit application are bundled into the quoted fee or charged separately. Get the full breakdown in writing before paying any deposit. See the full Maid Agencies cost guide for Singapore →

Every legitimate maid agency in Singapore must hold an MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence — 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 MOM EA Licence has been recorded for GAP Recruit Singapore Pte Ltd in the current listing data, and ACRA registration has not been confirmed. Before paying any deposit, look up the agency on MOM's EA directory to confirm current licensed status. EA Grading runs from A+ to C; higher grades indicate stronger compliance and complaint-handling records. Engaging an unlicensed agent is illegal, leaves you without recourse if a placement breaks down, and can void your helper's 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.

A standard replacement window at most agencies is six months from the helper's arrival date, though terms vary. Confirm how many replacements are included within that period, what circumstances void the guarantee (for example, documented performance issues versus a change of preference), and the cost of any additional replacement beyond what is covered. Also clarify the early-termination process outside the guarantee window — repatriation flight costs, refund of unused MOM levy, and Work Permit cancellation paperwork are typically the household's responsibility once the guarantee period has lapsed. Having these terms in writing before signing protects both parties if the placement does not work out. Contact GAP Recruit Singapore directly to confirm their current replacement and refund policy.