# Confinement Nannies in Singapore

Foreign confinement nannies in Singapore must be Malaysian, aged 23 to 69, and hired on an MOM Work Permit valid for up to 16 weeks from your baby's birth. The levy is $60 a month if the baby is a Singapore citizen, otherwise $300. Medical insurance is compulsory, and she may only work at your home.

## Key facts
- Listings: 4
- Median years in business: 9

## Prices in Singapore
A 28-day live-in nanny is the main cost. Her experience, whether she comes through an agency or is freelance, festive periods such as Chinese New Year, and twins all push the fee up. A Malaysian nanny also adds the MOM levy, insurance and transport.

| Service | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live-in nanny via agency (28 days) | S$2,500–S$4,500 per confinement | Sources range from $2,500 to $3,500 up to $3,500 to $4,500; one agency figure starts at $3,800 |
| Freelance live-in nanny (28 days) | S$3,300–S$4,500 per confinement | Experienced Singaporean nannies can charge up to $1,000 more |
| Part-time confinement help (28 days) | S$2,800–S$3,500 per confinement |  |
| Ang bao (first and last day combined) | S$180–S$500 per confinement | Some agencies set a fixed amount |
| MOM levy for a Malaysian nanny | S$60–S$300 per month | $60 if the baby is a Singapore citizen, otherwise $300; prorated |
| Medical insurance for the nanny | S$250–S$600 per policy |  |

## Licences
- **Work Permit for confinement nanny** (Ministry of Manpower, required): Required to employ a foreign confinement nanny. She must be Malaysian, at least 23 and below 70; the employer must be 21 or older with a newborn under 4 months. Valid up to 16 weeks from birth and not renewable. Check: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-confinement-nanny
- **Employment Agency licence (if you use an agency)** (Ministry of Manpower, required): Agencies placing confinement nannies must be MOM-licensed; check them on the EA Directory. Check: https://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/Employment-agencies-and-personnel-search

## How to choose
- Apply for the Work Permit early. Its validity runs from your baby's date of birth, so applying after the birth shortens it.
- If you use an agency, check its licence and demerit points on MOM's EA Directory.
- Agree in writing on dates, duties (baby care, confinement meals, light housework), rest time, and what happens if the baby arrives early or late.
- Budget for the levy ($60 a month for a citizen baby, otherwise $300) and medical insurance on top of her fee.
- Ask for references from recent families, especially for twins or premature babies.

## Red flags
- A nanny or agent suggesting she work without a Work Permit, or on a social visit pass.
- An agency not on MOM's EA Directory.
- Asking her to also work at another household, such as a relative's. She may only work at your residence.

## Listings (top 4)
- [PEM Confinement Nanny Agency Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/pem-confinement-nanny-agency-pte-ltd), Sembawang · 7 Gambas Crescent, #09-10 Ark@Gambas, Singapore · 11 min walk from Sembawang MRT · registered 2014
- [TSM Maid and Confinement Nanny Agency](https://lookup.sg/biz/tsm-maid-and-confinement-nanny-agency), Geylang · 623 Aljunied Rd, Aljunied Industrial Complex · 6 min walk from Mattar MRT · registered 2017
- [Tian Wei Signature - Confinement Food Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/tian-wei-signature-confinement-food-singapore), Ang Mo Kio · 81 Tagore Lane, #01-11, TAG A · 9 min walk from Lentor MRT
- [Fumin Confinement Herbs](https://lookup.sg/biz/fumin-confinement-herbs), Tampines · 250 Tampines St 21 · 5 min walk from Tampines MRT

## By area
- Ang Mo Kio: 1
- Geylang: 1
- Sembawang: 1
- Tampines: 1

## FAQs
### Do I need a Work Permit for a confinement nanny?
Yes, for a foreign confinement nanny. MOM's Work Permit for confinement nanny is only for Malaysians aged 23 to below 70. The employer must be at least 21 with a newborn under four months. The permit lasts up to 16 weeks from the baby's birth, cannot be renewed, and the nanny may only work at your residence.

### How much is the levy for a confinement nanny?
The levy is $60 a month if your newborn is a Singapore citizen, or $300 a month if not. If you also employ a domestic helper, the levies are combined and deducted by GIRO. You must also buy medical insurance; policies starting on or after 1 July 2023 need at least $60,000 of annual cover.

### Can my maid be my confinement nanny?
Your domestic helper can help with the baby as part of household work under her own Work Permit. A separately hired confinement nanny from Malaysia needs her own confinement nanny Work Permit and levy. You cannot ask either worker to work for another household.

## Sources
- MOM – Work Permit for confinement nanny: key facts: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-confinement-nanny/key-facts
- MOM – Work Permit for confinement nanny: eligibility and levy: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-confinement-nanny/eligibility
- MOM – EA Directory (employment agencies and personnel search): https://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/Employment-agencies-and-personnel-search

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.