Freelance nanny
Hi mummies. For those who have engaged freelance nanny before, besides applying for the work permit on mom website, are there other things we need to do? Eg, is it required to get medical insurance for nanny? 😅
From what I know, the work permit application on MOM is the main official step, but there are a few other things worth checking on, like whether your nanny needs a settling-in programme or a medical exam depending on her source country. Medical insurance is actually required by MOM for work permit holders, so that is not optional lah. I would recommend going through the MOM website carefully under the foreign domestic worker section, as the checklist there covers most of what you need. It is worth taking an hour to read through so you do not miss anything before she arrives.
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