Eligibility for Training Employment Pass

Who is eligible

You can apply for a Training Employment Pass if you are a foreign student or a trainee from a foreign office or subsidiary.

If you are a foreign student:

• The training attachment in Singapore must be part of your course of study.
• You must be studying at an acceptable institution or earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $3,000.
• You must be sponsored by a well-established Singapore-registered company.

If you are a trainee from a foreign office or subsidiary:

• You must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $3,000.
• You must be sponsored by a well-established Singapore-registered company.

Note: If you have held a Training Employment Pass before, you cannot apply for another one for the same type of training.

If you don't meet the criteria

If you don't qualify for a Training Employment Pass, you can try these options:

• If you are a foreign student, consider applying for the Work Holiday Programme.
• If you are a foreign trainee, consider the Training Work Permit 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.