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title: "When will ICA notify my child to take the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (ORAL)?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-when-will-ica-notify-my-child-to-take-the-oath-of-renunciation-allegiance-and-loyalty-oral"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
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# When will ICA notify my child to take the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (ORAL)?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- Notification letters are sent on their 21st birthday and again six months after. They must take the ORAL within 12 months after turning 21.

## Sources

- [Community Care Apartments at 55: The Citizenship Rule Every PR Should Know](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/community-care-apartments-singapore-citizenship-pr-eligibility)
- [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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