Eligibility for Training Work Permit
You can apply for Training Work Permits for eligible foreign trainees to go for practical training in Singapore. The number you can hire is limited by a quota, and you may have to pay a levy for them.
Who is eligible
As an employer, you can apply for a Training Work Permit (TWP) for:
- Semi-skilled or unskilled employees from related overseas companies to undergo training in Singapore.
- Foreign students studying in educational institutions in Singapore. The training must be part of their course requirements.
All Training Work Permits are valid for up to 6 months.
Levy and quota
If you are bringing in employees from overseas or hiring foreign students on a TWP:
- You will need to pay the levy rates below for your TWP holders:
| Sector | Levy rate |
| Construction | $300 |
| Offsite construction | $250 |
| Manufacturing | $250 |
| Marine shipyard | $300 |
| Process | $200 |
| Services | $300 |
- The number of TWP holders you can hire is capped at your company's foreign worker quota for your sector:
Security bond
You need to get a security bond for each non-Malaysian TWP holder.
A medical examination is not required for TWP holders.