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title: "Can I renounce my Singapore citizenship before obtaining another country's citizenship?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-can-i-renounce-my-singapore-citizenship-before-obtaining-another-country-s-citizenship"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# Can I renounce my Singapore citizenship before obtaining another country's citizenship?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- You may only renounce Singapore citizenship if you have documents showing you are about to become a citizen of another country.
- For males, the government may withhold renunciation if you are subject to the Enlistment Act and have not met all service requirements.

## Sources

- [Singapore PR Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply and What ICA Looks For](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/eligibility-criteria-for-singapore-pr-a-complete-overview)
- [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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