Direct Hire Maids – From Indonesia, Myanmar & Singapore
Already have a maid in mind?
Looking to direct hire an Indonesian maid, Myanmar maid or Transfer Maid in Singapore?
Skip the lengthy matching process and let HELPERLY handle the paperwork. We manage everything — from MOM applications to transport and insurance — so your direct hire maid can start work smoothly.
Direct Hire Maid Services
Direct Hire MOM Application
We handle your direct hire maid’s work permit application and liaise with MOM to ensure compliance.
Documentation & Medical Tests
From medical exams to required paperwork, we prepare your maid to legally start work in Singapore.
Transport & Lodging Support
Airport pickup, ferry transfers, medical centre visits, thumbprinting, and safe arrival to your home.
Employer Advisory & Queries
Our team answers your questions, explains employer obligations, and ensures a stress-free direct hire process.
3 Simple Steps to Direct Hire a Maid

Sourcing Your Maid
Decide on your maid’s job scope, salary, off-days, and transfer or deployment date. Whether she is from Indonesia, Myanmar, or already in Singapore, we guide you through the requirements.

Speak to HELPERLY
Our advisors will advise you on MOM requirements, prepare and submit the application, and ensure all legal documentation is in order.

Complete Hiring Journey
From transportation and lodging to insurance and medical tests, HELPERLY ensures your direct hire maid’s transition is smooth and hassle-free.
Direct Hire Maid – Frequently Asked Questions
A direct hire maid (also called a direct hire helper) is a foreign domestic worker that you have already chosen on your own — for example, a previous maid you want to rehire, or a maid recommended by friends or family.
Instead of going through the traditional agency matching process, HELPERLY will be able to assist with all the administrative requirements such as MOM application, medical tests, insurance, and transport so that your chosen maid can legally work in Singapore.
- Direct Hire Singapore Maid (It will take 1 week)
- Direct Hire Indonesian Maid (It will take 2 weeks)
- Direct hire Myanmar Maid (It will take 3 weeks)
Yes — Majority of employers who utilise this service are rehiring their maid who previously worked for them and are currently back home in their home country or presently in Signapore.
Even if you do not personally know the helper, nonetheless, we will assist with paperwork, MOM applications, insurance, and transport to make the hiring process smooth and stress-free.
HELPERLY functions as a one-stop shop, we will prepare and submits all MOM applications and Insurance documents on your behalf. The only few documents we require from you will include you to share your personal details for the application.
Since the service of “matching” is not required from the agency, you stand to save a large sum of cost. Additionally, the maid’s placement fee will not applicable as we are only doing administrative work for you.
Technically yes, but it is highly recommended to go through a licensed maid agency in Singapore like HELPERLY. We handle all the paperwork, MOM applications, insurance, and transport to ensure the process is legal, smooth, and stress-free. There are many employers who attempt it on their own, but in the end up return to us for our assistance.
Regardless of whether your maid is currently in Indonesia, Myanmar, or already in Singapore, we will require the following:
- Fill-up our “Employer MOM Application Form”
- Fill-up our “Job Scope Agreement Form”
- Share with us your maid’s mobile number and passport.
HELPERLY will fact-check all the information shared to us and advice accordingly. We will reach out to your helper where required as well.
No. For direct hire cases, HELPERLY only assists with the administrative work (MOM application, paperwork, medicals, insurance, transport). Following MOM regulations, since we did not personally provide any matching services, no refunds or replacements will be provided.
However, if your direct hire maid does not work out and you wish to hire a new helper through HELPERLY, we will be happy to match you with one of our agency’s helpers and guide you through the process.
Yes. While direct hire cases do not come with refunds or replacements (as they are administrative-only), we value you as a returning customer.
If you choose to hire a maid directly through HELPERLY after your direct hire maid is unsuitable, you will receive a discount on our agency fees as appreciation for continuing with us.
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Customer Reviews
No Pushy Sales Tactics, No Pressure
We needed a helper to take care of our 6 month old baby, and Helperly delivered. They were patient in arranging for interviews, and made sure we were completely comfortable before we went ahead. No pushy sales tactics, and no pressure.
Kenneth Lee
Smooth and Hassle-free
We had a fantastic experience with Helperly! The entire process was smooth and hassle-free, despite our need for a lot of assistance with the paperwork. I highly recommend Helperly to anyone in need of reliable domestic help.
Edwin Ong
Alot of advice
Honestly, very happy that I chose to take a maid from Helperly. Their service from the start to end is superb. They also gave me a lot of advice like what to look out for when choosing my maid and help to ask the maid a lot of questions during the interview – Many of which I didn’t even think to ask!
Jason Teo
