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Apply for Training Employment Pass

If you are hiring a university student or foreign trainee for a training stint in Singapore, you can apply for a Training Employment Pass online.

At a glance

Who can apply Employer
How much it costs When you submit the application:
  • $105 for each pass
When you get the pass issued:
How long it takes Within 3 weeks for most cases.
Documents required Find out what you’ll need
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How to apply

Step Who does this Result
Submit an application
 Employer In-principle approval letter or rejection letter
Prepare for arrival in Singapore
 Candidate Candidates must comply with the latest travel requirements
Get the pass issued Employer Notification letter
(If required) Register fingerprints and photo Candidate Acknowledgment of card delivery
Receive the card Candidate or authorised recipients Training Employment Pass card

Note:

  • If a candidate is in Singapore with a visit pass that will expire before the Training Employment Pass is issued, we won’t be able to extend the visit pass.
  • You should only bring in candidates when the pass is approved. They don't need to be in Singapore when you apply and we won't be able to extend their visit pass.

Submit an applicationShow

Processing time: within 3 weeks. Some cases will take more time.

To submit an application:

  1. Get a written consent to apply for Training Employment Pass from the candidate.
  2. Watch our video to help you enter the candidate’s educational details correctly in the application. 
  3. Log in to EP eService to fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
    Ensure that your organisation’s turnover information for the past 3 years has been updated before submitting the application.
  4. Pay the $105 fee for each application. You can pay by GIRO, Visa, Mastercard or Amex.

How to check your application status

You may check your application status online after 3 weeks. 

If additional information or documents are required:

  • You will receive our email for the request of additional documents within 3 weeks.
  • You will need to submit the documents. Click on ‘Work Passes’ on the left menu > Choose the application record > Select ‘Submit documents’. Alternatively, select ‘View details’ to see the action required from you.
  • Otherwise, our email will inform you to submit them using our online form.

If the pass is approved

  1. Print the in-principle approval (IPA) letter.
  2. Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the candidate. The IPA is a pre-approved single-entry visa for the candidate to enter Singapore. It gives the candidate 6 months to enter Singapore and get the pass issued.

Prepare for arrival in SingaporeShow

Before the candidate arrives, ensure that they comply with the latest travel requirements.

Get the pass issuedShow

When: Within 6 months of in-principle approval

Processing time: Immediate

The candidate must be in Singapore when you carry out these steps to get the pass issued: 

  1. Log in to EP eService on myMOM Portal and provide the required information and documents.
  2. Pay the fees using GIRO, Visa, Mastercard or Amex:  
  3. Once the pass is issued, the candidate and you will both receive the notification letter by email.

The notification letter:

  • Allows the candidate to start work and travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card.
  • States if the candidate needs to have their fingerprints and photo taken for the card registration.
  • Is valid for 1 month from the date of issue. If the candidate needs more time to complete the card registration procedures, you can request to extend the validity of the notification letter.

What you'll need

You will need the following information to get the pass issued: 

  • Candidate's passport details
  • Candidate’s Singapore contact details
  • Candidate's current Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) or immigration pass details
  • Candidate's Singapore residential address, which must meet the housing requirements for you to get the pass issued.
  • Singapore residential or office address to receive the candidate’s card
  • Details of up to 3 authorised recipients to receive the card (their mobile number and NRIC number / FIN / passport number) 

You may also need to upload PDF copies of these documents:

  • Candidate’s passport page showing the date of arrival in Singapore 
  • Completed medical examination form or medical declaration form
  • Completed declaration form (attached to the candidate's in-principle approval letter). The employer’s declaration of the form should be signed by an authorised human resource personnel, or an employee holding at least a managerial position.

If you need more time to get the pass issued as your candidates are waiting for their medical results, you can extend their STVP. Submit this request within 1 week before the STVP expires and upload the doctor's memo stating the medical results collection date.

Example: If the STVP expires on 10 February, please only submit the request from 3 February.

(If required) Register fingerprints and photoShow

When: Within 2 weeks after pass is issued (if required)

Check the notification letter for whether the candidate needs to register fingerprints and photo.

For registration, you must make an appointment for the candidate to visit the Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC). They need to register within 2 weeks after the pass is issued.

The candidate should bring along these documents for the appointment:

  • Original passport
  • Appointment letter
  • Notification letter

Receive the cardShow

When: Within 5 working days after registration or document verification

We will deliver the card to the given address within 5 working days after the candidate registers and gets documents verified at EPSC.

If the candidate does not need to register, we will deliver the card within 5 working days after checking the documents.

The authorised recipients will get an SMS or email with the delivery details at least 1 working day before the delivery.

Your employer or employment agent can also check the card delivery details in EP eService.

Download SGWorkPass to scan QR code on your new card to check status, expiry date and more.

If card delivery fails

After two unsuccessful deliveries, you'll have to collect the card at EPSC.

The pass holder or an authorised person can collect it 3 working days after the second attempted delivery. They don't need an appointment.

Bring along these documents for card collection:

  • Pass holder’s original passport
  • Notification letter

If you authorise someone to collect it on your behalf, make sure they bring these along:

  • An authorisation letter from the employer
  • NRIC or passport for verification
  • Pass holder’s original passport
  • Notification letter