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title: "Can my son renounce Singapore Citizenship to avoid NS?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-can-my-son-renounce-singapore-citizenship-to-avoid-ns"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# Can my son renounce Singapore Citizenship to avoid NS?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- No. Renunciation is only possible at age 21 — and only after NS is completed or a formal exemption granted. It cannot be used to sidestep NS liability.

## Sources

- [Singapore PR Ethnic Quota Explained](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/is-there-an-ethnic-quota-for-pr-and-citizenship-in-singapore)
- [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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