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title: "What happens if my home country's renunciation process takes too long?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-what-happens-if-my-home-country-s-renunciation-process-takes-too-long"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# What happens if my home country's renunciation process takes too long?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- Contact the ICA Citizenship Unit to request a deadline extension. ICA generally accommodates genuine delays if you can show the renunciation process is actively underway.

## Sources

- [Singapore Citizenship Requirements: Complete ICA Eligibility Guide](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/singapore-citizenship-requirements-complete-ica-eligibility-guide)
- [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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