Singapore Citizenship FAQ
Singapore Citizenship is the final step for many long-term residents. These are the questions clients ask us most.
- Who is eligible to apply for Singapore Citizenship?
- How soon after getting PR should I apply for Singapore Citizenship?
- Should I apply for Singapore Citizenship as a family or individually?
- What are the fees for a Singapore Citizenship application?
- How long does a Singapore Citizenship application take to process?
- Can I travel while my citizenship application is pending?
- Is there a citizenship test or language requirement for Singapore Citizenship?
- Do male applicants need to serve National Service (NS) after becoming Singapore citizens?
- Can my son renounce Singapore Citizenship to avoid NS?
- What integration factors does ICA consider for a Citizenship application?
- Does owning property in Singapore help with a Citizenship application?
- What is the Singapore Citizenship Journey (SCJ)?
- Does a criminal record affect my Singapore Citizenship application?
- When should I renounce my current citizenship after Singapore Citizenship approval?
- What happens if my home country's renunciation process takes too long?
- What are the key benefits of Singapore Citizenship over PR?
- Why does ICA not provide reasons for citizenship rejection?
- Should I appeal a citizenship rejection or wait and reapply?
- Do I need to book an appointment date for the oath-taking?
- What attire should I wear for the oath-taking?
- Does Singapore allow a citizen to keep dual citizenship?
- Can I renew my Singapore passport if I am in the midst of renouncing my foreign citizenship?
- What happens if I renounce my Singapore citizenship?
- I have lost or misplaced my citizenship certificate. How do I obtain a replacement?
- Can a minor hold on to more than one citizenship in Singapore?
- Is my dual citizen child, who acquired Singapore citizenship by birth, required to take the Oath at 21?
- My Singapore-born child obtained Singapore citizenship later. What happens when they turn 21?
- When will ICA notify my child to take the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (ORAL)?
- How do I apply for Right of Entry (ROE) or transfer ROE?
- What is a foreign citizenship renunciation certificate?
- How do I get a replacement of the confirmation of the renunciation of the Singapore citizenship?
- How do I renounce my Singapore citizenship?
- What are the required documents for oath-taking?
- Do I need to sell my overseas properties after I have become a Singapore citizen?
- Will my children become Singapore citizens automatically if I am registered as a Singapore citizen?
- What is the Right of Entry (ROE) and who is eligible to apply for ROE?
- Can I renounce my Singapore citizenship before obtaining another country's citizenship?
- How do I withdraw my renunciation application for Singapore citizenship?
- What documents do I need to prepare for renunciation of my Singapore citizenship?
- What happens if I fail to take the Oath (ORAL) before I turn 22?
- How do I retrieve the date I was granted Singapore Citizenship?
- Can I apply for the confirmation letter of citizenship status on someone's behalf?
- How many persons are allowed in the oath-taking room?
- How do I obtain a confirmation letter that I am not a Singapore citizen?
- How do I obtain a confirmation letter stating the status of my citizenship?
- Am I allowed to renounce my citizenship when my son has not served National Service?
- At what age is a minor eligible for the oath taking?
- For my overseas born child, what happens to his/her Singapore citizenship on turning 21?
- What are the main requirements for Singapore Citizenship in 2026?
- Does the "Singapore Citizenship Journey" (SCJ) improve my chances?