Before you start hiring
You can apply to hire a foreign domestic worker if you meet MOM's employer requirements: you must be at least 21 years old, not an undischarged bankrupt, and able to take responsibility for the helper's wellbeing including adequate accommodation. MOM also assesses your financial ability and care needs. Single applicants are considered but must demonstrate steady income. The exact minimum income is not publicly disclosed. If you do not have income, special schemes or savings-based routes may apply. Apex checks your situation before anything is filed, but cannot approve or guarantee a Work Permit outcome.
Tell us your household situation. Keep your initial enquiry to general circumstances; do not include income documents, NRIC or bank statements.
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| Requirement | What MOM says | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Age | At least 21 years old | Straightforward; applies to all applicants |
| Bankruptcy | Must not be an undischarged bankrupt | If unsure, check your status before applying |
| Responsibility | Able to take responsibility for the helper's wellbeing | Adequate accommodation, food and living conditions |
| Financial ability | Assessed by MOM; exact minimum not publicly disclosed | Income evidence, spouse income or special-scheme eligibility |
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Source: MOM employer requirements, checked 23 October 2026.
MOM's FAQ on single applicants confirms that a single person can apply. The applicant must be at least 21, not an undischarged bankrupt, and have steady income. Being single does not automatically disqualify you, but it is also not an automatic entitlement. MOM assesses each case.
MOM's income FAQ confirms that the exact minimum income needed is not publicly stated. Do not rely on a dollar figure found elsewhere. MOM considers the applicant's income and, where applicable, the spouse's income and any special-scheme eligibility. If you do not have a Notice of Assessment from IRAS, MOM's alternative-documents FAQ lists other evidence: an employment letter with salary details and CPF statements, for example when you have recently started work or returned from overseas. These are accepted alternatives to an NOA, not proof that approval will follow.
MOM's no-income FAQ says an applicant without income may still apply: through the standard route using savings or fixed deposit statements, or through a special scheme. No income does not mean automatic rejection, but the financial assessment still applies. Do not assume that having savings alone is sufficient; MOM decides. If you are single and intend to rely on savings, ask MOM which assessment route applies; its single-applicant FAQ still specifies steady income.
MOM provides special schemes for households that do not meet the standard income route:
Each scheme has its own full eligibility conditions. Do not assume that every retiree qualifies for sponsorship, or that joint income is available to any two residents. Read the full conditions on MOM's page. If you are hiring for an elderly parent who does not meet the income criteria, our retired-parent hiring guide explains the routes in more detail.
Employer eligibility is about whether you can hire. The helper must also meet her own requirements: age, education and approved source country. These are different checks. Read the helper age and education requirements to understand what to verify before shortlisting.
This checklist helps you organise your situation. Do not send private income documents, NRIC numbers or bank statements through a public enquiry form or WhatsApp message.
Tell Apex your general household situation and we will explain which requirements apply. Confirm the appropriate document-submission route separately if evidence is needed for an application.
Source check: 23 October 2026. Official guidance: employer requirements; single applicants; income assessment; missing NOA; no-income applications; special schemes.
MOM assesses each application. Meeting the listed criteria does not guarantee approval, and Apex cannot approve a Work Permit on your behalf.
Questions
MOM does not publicly disclose the exact minimum income. It considers the applicant’s income, spouse income where applicable, and special-scheme eligibility. Do not rely on a specific dollar figure found elsewhere.
Yes, a single person can apply. MOM’s FAQ confirms single applicants are considered. You must be at least 21, not an undischarged bankrupt, and have steady income. It is not an automatic entitlement.
MOM says you may still apply through the standard route with savings or fixed deposit evidence, or through a special scheme such as the Sponsorship Scheme for eligible persons aged 60 and above. MOM assesses each case.
No. MOM assesses and approves Work Permit applications. Apex helps you understand which requirements apply and prepares the application, but cannot guarantee approval.
MOM’s FAQ lists alternatives including an employment letter with salary details and CPF contribution statements. These apply when you have recently started work or returned from overseas. They are accepted documents, not a guarantee of approval.
MOM allows married couples to combine their incomes for the application. This is separate from the Joint Income Scheme for a co-resident non-spouse family member. Approval still depends on the full applicable requirements.
Talk to us
Tell us your household situation and we will explain which requirements apply. Keep the first message to general circumstances; confirm any document-submission arrangements separately.
