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Training Employment Pass
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Training Employment Pass

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 weeks

Estimated Cost

SGD $330

Stay Duration

3 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Singapore

Cost of Living
30% more than United States
Avg SalarySGD 64,000
Quality of Life
148/200
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Overview

Short-term Singapore work pass for foreign students or company trainees doing up to 3 months of structured practical training.

Singapore's Training Employment Pass (TEP) is a short-term work pass from the Ministry of Manpower for foreign students or trainees from overseas offices undergoing practical training for professional, managerial, executive or specialist roles at a sponsoring Singapore employer.

The pass is valid for up to 3 months, is not renewable, and offers no dependent passes. Applicants need a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 3,000 (waived for students at an acceptable institution). Total fees are SGD 330 (SGD 105 application + SGD 225 issuance); MOM processes most cases within 3 weeks.

This visa is ideal for foreign students or company trainees with a short, structured training placement and a Singapore employer willing to sponsor.

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Cost Breakdown

Application FeeSGD $105
Pass Issuance FeeSGD $225
TotalSGD $330

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Training position

Salary SGD 3,000+

Employer sponsorship

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

36,000 SGD/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Personal particulars page of candidate's passport

Detailed training programme stating the objective, type of training, location and duration of training

Educational certificates (for trainees) or support letter from educational institution (for students)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Fast turnaround: most applications processed within 3 weeks
  • Low total cost of SGD 330 (SGD 105 application + SGD 225 issuance)
  • Salary requirement waived for students at an MOM-acceptable institution
  • No foreign worker levy or quota for the employer
  • Covers professional, managerial, executive or specialist training roles
  • In-principle approval acts as a pre-approved single-entry visa, valid 6 months to enter

Worth Knowing

  • Maximum stay of 3 months and not renewable
  • Requires a sponsoring Singapore employer to apply on the candidate's behalf
  • Fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 3,000 unless the student trains at an acceptable institution
  • Same candidate cannot get another TEP for the same type of training
  • Application may be rejected if the company has disproportionately many TEP holders for its industry
  • No path to permanent residency and no dependent passes
  • Candidate must already be a foreign student or a trainee from a foreign office/subsidiary of the employer

Application Process

1

Get written consent

Sponsoring employer must obtain written consent from the candidate to apply for the pass

2

Submit application online

Sponsoring employer submits the application and uploads required documents via EP eService

3

Pay application fee

Pay the SGD 105 application fee online

4

Await processing

MOM processes the application within 3 weeks for most cases

5

Get pass issued

Once approved, the employer gets the pass issued online and pays the SGD 225 issuance fee

6

Register fingerprints and photo

If required, the candidate makes an appointment at the Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC) for registration

7

Receive pass card

The physical card is delivered to the specified address within 5 working days after registration or document verification

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