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title: "When should I renounce my current citizenship after Singapore Citizenship approval?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-when-should-i-renounce-my-current-citizenship-after-singapore-citizenship-approval"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
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# When should I renounce my current citizenship after Singapore Citizenship approval?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- Only after receiving your In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter. Renouncing before IPA is risky — if the application is ultimately rejected, you could end up stateless.
- Once IPA is received, proof of renunciation must be provided within ICA's stated timeframe before citizenship registration proceeds.

## Sources

- [Top Tips for Singapore Citizenship Approval](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/top-tips-for-a-successful-singapore-citizenship-application)
- [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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