Training Employment Pass Eligibility

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StaredecisisMember01 August 2019 08:43:38

Hi, all. I am a law student from the Philippines who wish to do an unpaid internship in Singapore. I gathered that the employer must secure a Training Employment Pass on my behalf. However, I did not meet one of the three requirements as I am studying in an institution which is not among the list of acceptable institutions of MOM.

Any chance that anyone knows if there is any way that I can ask for an exemption from the said requirement? Or is there any other remedy which will enable me to do my internship in Singapore? Thank you so much!

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert01 August 2019 10:11:21

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There are no exemptions, but you could try a Training Work Permit (TWP) instead.

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StaredecisisMember01 August 2019 10:35:21

Hi, Beppi. Thanks for the response. Upon checking, I don't qualify for a TWP as well. Do you know if I am still required to secure a pass if the internship does not exceed 30 days? Thanks!

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert01 August 2019 13:30:48

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Better ask MoM or ICA if this is counted as work (then illegal) or not (then o.k.)!

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