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Training Employment Pass

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At a Glance

Processing Time

21 days

Application Fee

330 SGD

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in Singapore

Cost of Living

28% more than United States

Avg SalarySGD 70,800

Quality of Life

158/200

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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.

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee	105 SGD
Pass Issuance Fee	225 SGD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 months

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Training position

Salary SGD 3,000+

Employer sponsorship

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

36,000 EUR/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

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

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

Pay application fee: Pay the SGD 105 application fee online

Await processing: MOM processes the application within 3 weeks for most cases

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

Register fingerprints and photo: If required, the candidate makes an appointment at the Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC) for registration

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

Verified Claims (22)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Get written consent: Sponsoring employer must obtain written consent from the candidate to apply for…	mom.gov.sg
Dependent Visa	None	mom.gov.sg
Fee Breakdown	Application Fee: 105 SGD; Pass Issuance Fee: 225 SGD	mom.gov.sg
Fees	SGD 330 (SGD 105 for application + SGD 225 for issuance)	mom.gov.sg
Forms	—	mom.gov.sg
Included Nationalities	—	mom.gov.sg
Job Offer Required	true	mom.gov.sg
Application Portal	https://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/employment-pass-eservice	mom.gov.sg

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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.

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

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Training position

Salary SGD 3,000+

Employer sponsorship

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

36,000 EUR/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