Foreign Domestic Helper

Last Updated (Tuesday, 15 September 2009 16:46)

 

Source countries

 

Indonesia

Thailand

Cambodia

Philippines

Sri Lanka

India

Nepal

Vietnam

Laos

 

 

Application for Foreign Domestic Helper

Procedures and conditions:-

1. Application must be submitted by the employer or through employment agencies registered with Immigration Department.

 

2. Employer must be married with children aged below 15 years old or employer with parents that requires attention and special care.

 

3. One household is allowed to employ one foreign domestic helper only.

 

4. The applicant / employer must have a monthly minimum income not less than RM5,000 for domestic helper from the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India and Nepal. For domestic helper from Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos is not less than RM3,000.

 

5. Domestic helper must undergo medical check-up at clinic registered with FOMEMA within one month from the date of arrival. Domestic helper will not be allowed to work and will be sent back if the employer failed to comply with the condition.

 

6. Muslim employer must employ Muslim domestic helper only. Non-Muslim employer is allowed to employ a Muslim domestic helper but they have to respect the beliefs and practices.

 

7. Salary must be paid through the bank account to report to Immigration Department on the death or absconded case of the helper.

 

8. Only female domestic helper is allowed aged between 21 to 45 years old.

 

9. Domestic helper must enter with Visa with Reference.

 

10. Domestic helper is not allowed to get married while working in Malaysia.

 

11. Not allowed to change employment / sector or employer.

Conditions for Visa with Reference and Visit Pass (Temporary Employment)

The application can be submitted to the nearest Immigration Office.

 

Documents required for new application:

 

New application form (PRA1 / PRA2)

Form IMM12 (VP(TE) Application) - Purchase at Administration Unit, Foreign Worker Division

Form IMM13 (Visa Application) - Purchase at Administration Unit, Foreign Worker Division

Personal Bond - stamped duly paid

Employment Contract

Photocopy of Foreign Worker's Passport

Medical report from a recognized clinic by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia in the worker's country of origin

Declaration Form for Muslim domestic helper

Confirmation of Employment and Proof of Income of Employer

Photocopy of Employer's Identification Card

Supporting documents such as birth certificate and medical declaration - family member's that require medical attention

Marriage certificate (for first application only)

 

 

Entry Procedures

 

Having a valid Visa with Reference

Can enter at any gazette entry points. Upon arrival, a Special Pass valid for 30 days from the date of arrival will be issued to the helper

Employer or employment agency is required to receive the helper at the entry point

Employer or agency is required to bring the helper for the medical check-up at any clinic registered with FOMEMA immediately

 

 

Issuance of VP(TE)

 

Medically fit helper should be issued with VP(TE) based on the validity and conditions approved at the nearest Immigration office.

 

Replacement of Unfit Foreign Worker / Domestic Helper

Conditions for replacement of Foreign Worker:

 

Foreign worker declared unfit by FOMEMA. Check-out Memo was issued to facilitate his/her departure from Malaysia.

Foreign worker who has not entered due to an unavoidable circumstances after approval. An application for replacement can be submitted with the following conditions:

 

o Application Letter from employer

o Visa with Reference letter of approval

o Original Payment Receipt

o Check-out Memo or

o Cancellation letter of Visa with Reference from Malaysia Mission Office (if required)

Report on Absconded Foreign Worker

 

Check Out Memo

It is an application for returning to country of origin upon expiry of a pass and/or termination of employment.

 

Document required:

 

Letter from employer

Employee's passport

Air ticket to country of origin

Application Form for Check Out Memo