The Training Employment Pass is meant for eligible foreign students or foreign trainees who want to undergo training in Singapore.
Who is eligible
You can apply for a Training Employment Pass if you wish to hire a foreign student or a trainee from a foreign office or subsidiary.
To hire a foreign student:
To hire a trainee from a foreign office or subsidiary:
- They must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $3,000.
If the candidate has held a Training Employment Pass before, they will not be eligible for another one for the same type of training.
If the candidate doesn't meet the criteria
If the candidate doesn't qualify for a Training Employment Pass, you can try these options:
- For foreign students, they can consider applying for the Work Holiday Programme which allows them to work and holiday in Singapore.
- For foreign trainees, you can consider the Training Work Permit (TWP) for them. The TWP is meant for semi-skilled or unskilled foreign trainees.
Duration of pass
The Training Employment Pass is valid for up to 3 months and is not renewable.