What to do if your maid fails to return from her home leave

Yes, my maid did not return from her home leave. If you are unfortunately in the same position as me, do this:

Step 1: Try to contact her first to find out what is wrong
Do it as soon as possible as you will have to pay for her maid levy. According to the link, the maid levy is paid by you at the end of each month.

Sources taken from MOM Work Permit Page.

DIY: Renew your Indonesian Maid's Work Permit (for Singaporeans)

Update 12 May 2016: I didn't realized how popular this post has gotten :)  Thank you all for the support. It's been 3 years since I have written this article. The procedures might have changed slightly and I might not be aware of the new changes - as I have no maid now. 

Update 25 Feb 2015: Amended Step 7 for KTKLN application. Your FDW needs a health certificate for KTKLN application now. 

Now that I have gone through it, here's a chronological display of documents and events to complete and do.

Process Summary:

1. Negotiate her salary and benefits for the next contract and Decide Duration of her Home Leave
2. Go to the Indonesia Embassy to renew her passport (OPTIONAL) and get the work agreement done (COMPULSORY)
3. Buy maid insurance (COMPULSORY)
4. Renew her work permit (COMPULSORY)
5. Get her new Passport from the embassy (COMPULSORY)
6. Buy her air tickets (COMPULSORY)
7. Apply for the KTKLN card in Indonesia (COMPULSORY): The new Indonesia president has made some comments on removing the need to apply for KTKLN card, but as we know, a change like this will not happen overnight in Indonesia. So just make sure your maid's KTKLN card is valid when she returns to Singapore. 

Summary of Cost Involved:

1. Renew Passport = $35
2. Maid insurance = $308.16
3. Renew Work Permit = $20
4. Air Tickets = $247 (AirAsia)
5. Worker Insurance (in Indonesia) = $38

Total cost to DIY maid renewal is SGD648.16