Applying for Maid

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Member since 21 July 2017

Ghess1000Member14 August 2018 08:58:19

I apologize if this has been answered, but I couldn't find it when I searched.

I am applying to have my sister-in-law from Cambodia to come as our helper. My wife has an auto-immune disease and needs help caring for our daughter and home.

I have all of the forms completed but have a few questions.

Some of the documents require stamp duty of RM 10. Where do I get that and do I do it before or after signing the document?

Should I sign documents in the presence of an immigration officer? Or do I need some type of notary to witness the signatures? What about my sister-in-law's signatures?

The personal bond document requires a stamp, a signature, a witness and payment of the bond. Does all this happen at the same place, at the same time?

Finally after submitting the application, how long does it take to approve it?

Thank you in advance.

Gravitas ViP

Member since 02 March 2011

GravitasViP14 August 2018 09:06:17

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1. If you are not Malaysian, a personal application for a Foreign Domestic Helper cannot be made under this system http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/fore … r-fdh.html

2. Stamping is done at the tax office (LHDN)

3. Page 16 explains the process (plus Annex D) if on Employment Pass https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/pdf/TC-ES … r-2017.pdf

4. You need to get a witness to sign the Bond form before going to LHDN. Your signature should also be on the form. i.e. completed documents required.

5. Contract etc. need signing by employee.

6. It is usually stated if Certified True Copy is required - you may need translation of passport to be certified.

Don't forget the medical side (Fomema) both pre and post arrival.

I would get a doctors letter to confirm the circumstances that require a domestic helper.

Check if there is a minimum salary required for Cambodian DHs.

Check that the contract is in line with minimum requirements with respect to days off etc.

The upper age limit is 45 yrs.

Ghess1000 Member

Member since 21 July 2017

Ghess1000Member15 August 2018 14:54:40

Gravitas, Thanks for your response. You truly are a wealth of knowledge.

With regards to your first point, when you say non-Malaysian can’t submit a personal application, are you referring to the online system or are you saying I must use an agent?

Thanks again

Gravitas ViP

Member since 02 March 2011

GravitasViP15 August 2018 15:00:42

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The new online system is only for Malaysian citizens. You would need to use a maid agency

caesar1956 Serial expat

Member since 03 October 2010

caesar1956Serial expat16 August 2018 13:53:39

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I sponsored my maid myself, years back, without going through an agent
With MM2H status
Don't know if rules have changed

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