Last updated: 2026-08-12
Do male applicants need to serve National Service (NS) after becoming Singapore citizens?
- In practice, no. Adult males who naturalise as first-generation citizens are generally not called up for NS — they are typically well past enlistment age by the time citizenship is granted.
- However, any male child who becomes a citizen or PR is statutorily liable for NS at age 18. Factor this carefully when including children in your application — for specifics, contact CMPB (MINDEF).
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