Last updated: 2026-08-12
Does a criminal record affect my Singapore Citizenship application?
- ICA requires good character. Minor infractions (parking fines, etc.) are typically not an issue.
- Serious criminal convictions, fraud, or immigration violations may disqualify you. Full, honest disclosure is essential — concealment is far more damaging than the offence itself.
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