Sri Lankan Maids in Singapore

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SearchMaid helps you find verified Sri Lankan domestic helpers from licensed Sri Lankan maid agencies in Singapore.

Browse new, transfer, and ex-Singapore Sri Lankan maids from areas such as Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, and Kurunegala.

Helpers are experienced in childcare, elderly care, cooking, cleaning, and household work.

Compare profiles, check experience, and contact agencies directly without searching multiple websites.

Why do families hire a Sri Lankan maid in Singapore?

Sri Lankan helpers are a less common choice here, and the families who hire them often become repeat employers.

  • Strong with elderly care. Many Sri Lankan helpers are mature, steady carers, and aged care is one of the duties they are most requested for.

  • Tamil speakers available. Tamil is one of Sri Lanka's main languages, so Tamil-speaking helpers communicate naturally with Tamil family members and seniors.

  • Workable English. English is widely used in Sri Lanka, so many helpers hold everyday conversations comfortably.

  • Familiar cooking. Sri Lankan rice and curry traditions sit close to Singaporean tastes, and most helpers are confident with spice-based dishes.

  • Experienced hires. Many come with prior working experience in Singapore or the Middle East, so they need less hand-holding in the early weeks.

  • A pool most employers overlook. Because fewer families shortlist Sri Lankan helpers, you face less competition for the good candidates.

Language and experience vary by helper, so check the notes on each profile and watch her introduction video where available.

For the full costs and the step-by-step hiring process, read our guide to Sri Lankan maid agencies in Singapore.

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SearchMaid - FAQ About Sri Lankan Maid in Singapore

A fresh Sri Lankan helper earns from around S$450 a month, while an experienced helper or a transfer already in Singapore starts from about S$550, rising to roughly S$900 for stronger transfers. Singapore sets no minimum salary for migrant domestic workers, so the figure is agreed between you and the helper.

Most households spend about S$1,000 to S$1,500 a month once salary, levy, food and daily expenses are added together. On top of that, the one-time setup, covering the agency fee, work permit, medical check, insurance and bond, runs roughly S$2,000 to S$5,000 in the first year.

The standard maid levy is S$300 a month. It drops to S$60 under the concession if your household has a child under 16, a member aged 67 or older, or a person with disabilities. A second helper is levied at S$450 a month.

Sri Lankan helpers are commonly chosen for elderly care and home cooking, and they are a popular fit for Indian households for the shared cuisine and the Tamil language. Fit depends on the individual, so check her work history and ask for a video interview before you decide.

A maid agency in Singapore usually charges S$800 to S$1,500 to place a Sri Lankan helper, covering recruitment, the work permit, the medical check, and settling her in. Mandatory insurance adds about S$200 to S$400 a year. A transfer helper already in Singapore usually costs less to place.

Yes. Direct hire through MOM's Work Permit Online portal can bring upfront costs down to roughly S$400 to S$800, covering the work permit (S$70), the Settling-In Programme (about S$75), the medical check, and insurance. This is cheaper than S$800 to S$1,500 through an agency, but you handle the permit, insurance and paperwork yourself.

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