Accreditation of Principals
MWO Singapore holds jurisdiction on the Accreditation of Principals and the verification of employment documents in Singapore.
Documentary Requirements
Pursuant to DMW Department Circular No. 01 - 2023, please use the checklists below for your specific transaction:
| Transaction | Action |
|---|---|
| Accreditation of New Landbased Principal / Renewal Note: For new Employment Agencies hiring domestic workers, read this first. | Download Checklist |
| Additional Job Order | Download Checklist |
| FPA - Enrolment of New Employer (with Job Order) | Download Checklist |
| Direct Hire* | Download Checklist |
Submission Portal: https://accreditation.mwosingapore.online/
*Direct Hires: Must be submitted personally by setting an appointment at http://sched.mwosingapore.online/.
Notice: MWO Singapore shall not entertain third party entities (recruiters, brokers, immigration lawyers, etc.) in any stage of the accreditation process. Only those directly connected with the applicant Principal are recognized.
Accreditation Process
| Activity | Details | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Submission | Principal submits documents through the portal; complete files move to evaluation. | — |
| 2a. Documentary Evaluation | Evaluator checks for completeness. Additional documents may be requested. | Within 3 days |
| 2b. Ocular Inspection | MWO checks the jobsite or accommodations, when applicable. | Subject to availability |
| 2c. Interview | The Labor Attaché interviews the Employer (and FRA direct employer) to clarify needs and conduct substantive evaluation. | Subject to availability |
| 3. Processing | Proceeds if all requirements are ready for approval. | Within 7 days |
| 4. Payment | See schedule of fees below. | — |
| 5. Release | Principal submits verified documents to the Licensed Recruitment Agency for recording. | Immediately after payment |
Note: Ocular inspections occur once a week; interviews are held daily.
Fees
Each of the following documents is subject to a fee of SGD 60.00:
- Recruitment Agreement
- Special Power of Attorney
- Job Order
- Master Employment Contract
- Individual Employment Contract
For more information, submit a ticket.
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