---
title: "Am I allowed to renounce my citizenship when my son has not served National Service?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-am-i-allowed-to-renounce-my-citizenship-when-my-son-has-not-served-national-service"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# Am I allowed to renounce my citizenship when my son has not served National Service?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- The government may withhold renunciation of Singapore citizenship by a male citizen subject to the Enlistment Act unless he has met all service requirements.

## Sources

- [Before You Give Up Your Son's Singapore PR, Read This](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/giving-up-singapore-pr-before-national-service)
- [ICA — Singapore Citizenship](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/citizenship)

## Related E&H service

- [Singapore Citizenship service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/singapore-citizenship)

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