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H-1 Document Checklist [Malaysian/ PR employer hiring a Filipino domestic helper for caregiving for individuals under 60 years old]

Published on 7 Feb 2024, last updated on 29 Oct 2024

When hiring a Filipino domestic helper in Malaysia, the Malaysian Labour Department (JTK) and Immigration Department require certain employer documents for the visa application. The exact documents required depend on your civil status (single, married, divorced), the purpose of hiring (childcare, elderly care, housekeeping) and the number of foreign domestic helpers you are hiring for your household.

This document checklist is for Malaysian/ PR Employers hiring a Filipino domestic helper to assist with Caregiving for individuals below 60 years old. If you're unsure about which documents to provide or need assistance, please reach out to the Pinkcollar team for guidance and support.

Checklist IndexHiring Reason & No. of HiresEmployer Type
A-1Childcare only (1 helper)Malaysian/ PR
B-1Childcare and Housekeeping (2 helpers)Malaysian/ PR
C-1Elderly care only (1 helper)Malaysian/ PR
D-1Elderly care and Housekeeping (2 helpers)Malaysian/ PR
E-1Elderly care and Childcare (2 helpers)Malaysian/ PR
F-1Elderly care, Housekeeping and Childcare (3 helpers)Malaysian/ PR
G-1Housekeeping only (1 helper)Malaysian/ PR
H-1Caregiving for individuals below 60 years old (1 helper)Malaysian/ PR
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H-1 Document Checklist [Caregiving for individuals below 60 years old]

As a Malaysian/ PR Employer hiring a Filipino domestic helper to assist with Caregiving for individuals below 60 years old, please provide the following documents:-

Personal Documents

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1. Personal Documents

PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO (BLUE / WHITE BACKGROUND ONLY) of the Employer. Two (2) pieces.

NRIC of the Employer. One (1) copy. *For foreign spouse, please provide Passport copy and visa copy in Malaysia

LATEST UTILITY BILL showing residential address where worker will be employed. Astro and/or internet bills will also be accepted. One (1) copy.

Hiring Documents

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2. Hiring Documents

NRIC of the individual under 60 years old. One (1) copy. *For foreign spouse, please provide Passport copy and visa copy in Malaysia

MEDICAL LETTER from a doctor to verify the medical condition of the individual under 60 years old. One (1) copy.

PROOF OF RELATION in the form of a Marriage Certificate (for Spouses) or Birth Certificate (for Siblings/ Children over 15 years old) proving the Employer's relation to the individual under 60 years old.

Civil Status Documents

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3.1. Civil Status Documents (if the Employer is Married)

PASSPORT-SIZE PHOTO (BLUE / WHITE BACKGROUND ONLY) of the Employer's Spouse. Two (2) pieces.

NRIC of the Employer's Spouse. One (1) copy. *For foreign spouse, please provide Passport copy and visa copy in Malaysia

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. One (1) copy.

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3.2. Civil Status Documents (if the Employer is Divorced)

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. One (1) copy.

DIVORCE CERTIFICATE . One (1) copy.

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3.3. Civil Status Documents (if the Employer is Widowed)

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. One (1) copy.

DEATH CERTIFICATE of Employer’s spouse. One (1) copy.

Income Documents

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4.1. Income Documents (if the Employer is Married & working in Malaysia)

LATEST e-Be Form of the Employer and Spouse, if the Spouse is also working AND

E-FILING statement verifying LHDN’s receipt of e-BE of the Employer and Spouse, if the Spouse is also working AND

If there are outstanding tax payments, additionally provide TAX PAYMENT RECEIPT. One (1) copy each.

OR

LATEST EPF CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT of the Employer and Spouse, if the Spouse is also working AND

LATEST THREE (3) MONTHS’ SALARY SLIPS of the Employer and Spouse, if the Spouse is also working.

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4.2. Income Documents (if the Employer is Single/ Divorced/ Widowed & working in Malaysia)

LATEST e-Be Form of the Employer AND

E-FILING statement verifying LHDN’s receipt of e-BE of the Employer AND

If there are outstanding tax payments, additionally provide TAX PAYMENT RECEIPT. One (1) copy each.

OR

LATEST EPF CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT of the Employer AND

LATEST THREE (3) MONTHS’ SALARY SLIPS of the Employer.

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4.3. Income Documents (if the Employer is working abroad/ out of Malaysia)

LATEST THREE (3) MONTHS’ SALARY SLIPS certified as true copies by Employer's Company HR AND

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION LETTER confirming Employer’s current job at said Company AND

LATEST INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT proving the payment of income tax in said country of work.

Are you a Malaysian employer hiring for caregiving for an individual below 60 years old?

If you're unsure about which documents to provide or need assistance with this employer checklist to start hiring a Filipino domestic helper, reach out to the Pinkcollar team for guidance and support.

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