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.