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title: "How long does a Singapore Citizenship application take to process?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-how-long-does-a-singapore-citizenship-application-take-to-process"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
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# How long does a Singapore Citizenship application take to process?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- Typically 6–12 months, depending on the timing of your application and the complexity of your profile.
- There is no way to expedite the process, and ICA does not provide interim status updates.

## 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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