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Singapore Training Work Permit (TWP) Guide 2026

Complete guide to Singapore Training Work Permit (TWP). Review MOM 6-month validity rules, foreign student trainee criteria, security bond, and quota requirements.

Overview & Statutory Background

The Training Work Permit (TWP) is issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for foreign students or semi-skilled trainees undergoing practical attachments in Singapore for up to 6 months. Unlike the Training Employment Pass (TEP), the TWP is subject to foreign worker quotas, levies, and security bond requirements.

Key Pass Highlights & Statutory Criteria

Max Duration

6 Months (Non-Renewable)

Verified

Foreign Worker Levy

Sector Tier Rates Apply

Verified

Security Bond

S$5,000 (Non-Malaysian)

Verified

DRC Quota

Subject to Sector Cap

Verified

Evaluation Criteria & Points Breakdown

1. Student Attachment Track

University / Poly Trainee

Foreign students undergoing practical training as part of their course at approved foreign educational institutions.

2. Corporate Overseas Trainee Track

Subsidiary Staff

Trainees employed by overseas parent or subsidiary companies brought to Singapore for structured operational training.

3. Mandatory Security Bond

S$5,000 Bond

Employers must purchase a S$5,000 security bond for non-Malaysian TWP trainees prior to arrival.

4. Strict 6-Month Non-Renewable Cap

6 Months Max

Valid for a maximum of 6 months. TWP cannot be extended or converted into a regular Work Permit while in Singapore.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements

Must be an enrolled student at an approved foreign educational institution, or an employee of an overseas related company.

Employer must have available Work Permit quota under their sector Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC).

Employer must pay monthly foreign worker levies and purchase medical insurance (minimum S$60,000 coverage).

NON-RENEWABLE: Cannot hold a TWP for more than 6 months.

Step-by-Step Application & Issuance Process

Online Submission via WP Online

Employer submits TWP application via MOM WP Online portal with S$35 fee.

Security Bond & Insurance Purchase

Upon IPA approval, employer purchases S$5,000 security bond and medical insurance.

Arrival & Medical Screening

Trainee enters Singapore and undergoes medical checkup.

Permit Issuance

Employer requests permit issuance (S$35 fee) and trainee receives physical TWP card.

Required Document Checklist

•Foreign Trainee Passport Copy (valid for 6 months)

•Official University Enrollment Verification Letter (for student trainees)

•Detailed Practical Training Schedule & Mentor Supervision Plan

•Proof of Relationship between Singapore Employer and Overseas Firm (for corporate trainees)

•S$5,000 Security Bond & Medical Insurance Policy Document

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The TWP is valid for a maximum of 6 months and cannot be renewed or extended.

TEP is for skilled PMET trainees earning S$3,000+/month and is exempt from levies/quotas (lasts 3 months). TWP is for semi-skilled trainees/students, lasts up to 6 months, and is subject to sector worker quotas and monthly levies.

Yes. Employers must purchase a S$5,000 security bond for non-Malaysian TWP holders before their arrival.

Yes. TWP holders count toward the employer's Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) quota for foreign workers.

A TWP holder must leave Singapore upon pass expiration. If an employer wishes to hire them full-time, a new Work Permit or S Pass application must be submitted.

Employers must provide medical insurance with minimum coverage of S$60,000 per year.