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Training Work Permit: About the Pass

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The Training Work Permit (WP) is for unskilled/semi-skilled foreign trainee undergoing training in Singapore for up to six months and no extension is allowed.

Training Work Permit applications will be accepted from foreign students studying in Private Educational Organisations in Singapore.

 


Eligibility


The following foreign trainees will not qualify for a Training WP:
 
  • Non-Malaysians on Social Visit Passes:

    Such trainees can enter Singapore only after:

    - In-Principle Approval has been granted by the Work Pass Division; and
    - A security bond has been executed by the employer.

  • Those who:

    - Are paid a monthly basic salary of more than $2,500; and/or
    - Hold acceptable tertiary/professional qualifications.
 
Instead, these trainees should apply for a Training Employment Pass.
 

Levy


Foreign trainees will be charged at the low levy rate. Find out more about Foreign Worker Levy Rate.


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Last updated on 25 May 2009 11:30:48