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title: "What happens if I fail to take the Oath (ORAL) before I turn 22?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-what-happens-if-i-fail-to-take-the-oath-oral-before-i-turn-22"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# What happens if I fail to take the Oath (ORAL) before I turn 22?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- Those who fail to take the ORAL within the 12-month window will lose their Singapore citizenship upon turning 22.

## 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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