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title: "My Singapore-born child obtained Singapore citizenship later. What happens when they turn 21?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-my-singapore-born-child-obtained-singapore-citizenship-later-what-happens-when-they-turn-21"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# My Singapore-born child obtained Singapore citizenship later. What happens when they turn 21?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- They must divest other citizenships and take the ORAL within 12 months after turning 21 to remain a citizen.

## 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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