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What is Training Employment Pass (“TEP”) in Singapore?
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The TEP is for foreign trainees or students who want to undergo training in Singapore.
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What are the eligibility conditions for the TEP application?
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You can apply for a TEP if you are a foreign student or a trainee from a foreign office or subsidiary.
If you are a foreign student:
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The training attachment in Singapore must be part of your course of study.
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You must be studying at an acceptable institution or earn a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD3,000.
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You must be sponsored by a well-established Singapore-registered company.
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If you are a trainee from a foreign office of subsidiary:
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You must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD3,000.
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You must be sponsored by a well-established Singapore-registered company.
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Note: If you have held a TEP before, you cannot apply for another one for the same type of training.
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Does the employer subject to quota and levy when hiring TEP holder?
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No foreign work levy or quota required when hiring TEP holder.
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How long does it take to process the TEP application?
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The application takes up three (3) weeks to be processed for most cases after Ministry of Manpower (“MOM”) receive complete set of documents. It may take longer when additional documents are required by the MOM.
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How long is the duration of TEP and is it renewable?
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The duration of TEP is up to 3 months. The TEP is not renewable.
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