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title: "Who is eligible to apply for Singapore Citizenship?"
topic: "Singapore Citizenship FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/citizenship/citizenship-who-is-eligible-to-apply-for-singapore-citizenship"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
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# Who is eligible to apply for Singapore Citizenship?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- Primarily open to Singapore Permanent Residents who have held PR for at least 2 years.
- Other categories: spouses of Singapore citizens (after holding PR), children born overseas to a Singapore citizen parent, and stateless persons born in Singapore.
- ICA assesses each case holistically — integration, economic contribution, and long-term commitment all matter, not just the 2-year minimum.

## Sources

- [SG PR Application: Who Is Eligible and How Do You Apply?](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/sg-pr-application-guide-for-singapore-permanent-residence)
- [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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