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Singapore - Apply for Citizenship

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Apply Online

  1. The applicant has to visit the website in the below online link
  2. Click on “Apply/ Enquire for Singapore Citizenship” button.
  3. Log into the SingPass account by typing the “SingPass ID” and “Password” if you have account. Otherwise, you can create account by clicking on “Register now” button.
  4. Complete the questionnaire by answering the questions correctly. Select the correct options and click on “Proceed” button at the end of each page. After completing the questionnaire click on “Next” button.
  5. Next, the “applicant details” section has to be filled in. Within 7 days you have to fill all the forms in this section. After you complete each form, the In Progress status will be changed to Form Completed.
  6. The form has many sections. After completion of each section select “save” button and then click on “next” button.
  7. In section 1 which is “Biodata”, fill in personal details. In section 2 which is “Family”, fill the relevant details. In Section 3 which is “Other Marriage and Biological Children”, fill in the details of other marriages and adopted children.
  8. In section 4 which is “Employment”, fill in the details of employment records, achievements and innovations. In section 5 which is “Education”, fill in details of educational qualification.
  9. In section 6 which is “Travel”, fill in the details and upload travel documents. In section 7 which is “Antecedent”, fill in details of offences. In section 8 which is “National service”, fill in the relevant details. #In section 9 which is “Parent and siblings”, fill in the personal details.
  10. After completion of the form, click on “done” button.
  11. After completion of all the forms select the “Review” button to proceed. After reviewing, click on “Next” button.
  12. You will see the list of required documents. Prepare the Document files and ensure that its size does not exceed 2 MB.
  13. Select “Upload Documents” button to proceed. Click on “choose files” button to upload and view the files by clicking on “view you’re uploads” button. If your file is not uploaded, click on “view upload status” button.
  14. If the Original Document is in English, select “Document in English” button so that submission of a translated copy is not needed.
  15. Click on “Next” button to view declaration.
  16. Read the declaration carefully and select “I have read and agreed to the declaration” checkbox.
  17. When you sponsor for another person, the other person can make declaration in two ways.
  18. In one method, click on “Declare via SingPass” button. The other applicant has to log in using credentials and perform SingPass 2FA (In SingPass 2FA, users should enter their SingPass ID, password, followed by a One-Time Password (OTP) sent through SMS, or generated through a One Key token).
  19. In the other method, click on “Send email” button. The other applicant should click a link sent through email and perform SingPass 2FA.
  20. The other applicant should make declaration as in Step 16 and click on “Declare” button.
  21. Click on the “Next” button to proceed to payment details. View the payment summary and click on “Make Payment” button to proceed to payment.
  22. In the MyCart payment summary, you can view pending payment. Select “Proceed to Payment ” button to make payment
  23. Make payment through your preferred payment mode.
  24. After payment, an acknowledgement page can be viewed. The acknowledgement page shows the application reference number which can be used when you enquire your application status.


Apply in Person from Overseas

  1. Applicants shall visit the nearby office of embassy. Refer the office contact details in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section below for address details. Contact details of embassies Contact link
  2. The embassy will help you to forward the application to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
  3. Collect the application forms from the office.
  4. Now complete the form with the necessary information and make sure you have all the documents in hand that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page. The form should be notarised, signed, and dated by a local notary public in your area.
  5. Attach the documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below with the completed application forms.
  6. Arrange an appointment with the officer to submit the application.
  7. Check the application form and then submit it to the concerned authority.
  8. Now pay the required fee to the concerned authority.
  9. The officer after validating the application form and the documents will provide you with an acknowledgement/receiving slip.
  10. Once it is processed, the embassy will inform the applicant.
  11. The applicant will be required to carry the acknowledgement/receiving slip when going to collect the document.
  12.  If you would like to receive the citizenship certificate by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.



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Required DocumentsEdit

Documents to be submitted for Adult Applications

  • Coloured photograph with the following requirements:
  • 35mm wide by 45mm high without border and taken within the last 3 months
  • Taken full face without headgear, unless you wear a headgear habitually in accordance with religious or racial customs. The headgear must not hide your facial features
  • The facial image must be between 25mm and 35mm from chin to crown, and taken against plain white background with a matt or semi-matt finish
  • Foreign Identity Card
  • Passport, or any other travel document (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Birth Certificate (only for births not registered in Singapore) / Alternatively provide official household census list or family register (where applicable)


Family Documents:

  • Official Marriage Certificate of current marriage (only for marriages not registered in Singapore)
  • Separation Deed (if applicable)
  • Birth Certificate and Travel Document of children from current marriage (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Divorce Certificate (Certificate of Making Interim Judgement Final/ Certificate of Making Decree Nisi Absolute) for previous marriage(s)
  • Certificate of Annulment for previous marriage(s)
  • Death Certificate for spouse from previous marriage(s) (only for deaths not registered in Singapore)
  • Birth Certificate of children from previous marriage(s) (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Custody papers for proof of custody for children from previous marriage(s) or Certificate of Interim Judgement showing alimony and custody arrangements
  • Death Certificate for children of current and previous marriage(s) (only for deaths not registered in Singapore)


Education Documents:

  • Educational Certificates
  • Skill Certificates
  • Professional License(s)
  • Membership Certificates


Employment Documents:

  • Letter of employment from current employer, dated no more than 3 months from the date you apply online, stating occupation, date of employment, basic and gross salary per month
  • Latest 6 months payslips
  • Income tax assessment/ receipt for latest 3 years (only if working overseas)
  • For self-employed, latest Business Registration Certificate from the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), latest 3 years’ balance sheet, profit and loss statement. Additional information may be requested.


Other Documents:

  • National Service Certificate of Service
  • National Service Testimonial
  • National Service Transcript
  • Deed Poll or religious certificate for change of name
  • Documents to be submitted for Child Applications
  • Coloured photograph with the following requirements:
  • 35mm wide by 45mm high without border and taken within the last 3 months
  • Taken full face without headgear, unless you wear a headgear habitually in accordance with religious or racial customs. The headgear must not hide your facial features
  • The facial image must be between 25mm and 35mm from chin to crown, and taken against plain white background with a matt or semi-matt finish
  • Birth Certificate (only for births not registered in Singapore). Alternatively provide official household census list or family register (where applicable)
  • Supplementary Document – Adoption papers, IVF report and / or Surrogacy report if this is applicable for your child
  • Foreign Identity Card
  • Passport, or any other Travel Document (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Deed poll or religious certificate for change of name
  • Educational certificates, Skill certificates, Professional license
  • Employment Letter and latest 6 months pay slips if your child is working
  • National Service Certificate, transcript and testimonial for male children who have completed NS
  • Letter of consent from ex-spouse if child is under joint-custody


Parents’ Personal and Family Documents:

  • Foreign Identity Card
  • Passport, or any other Travel Document (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Birth Certificate (only for births not registered in Singapore) alternatively provide official household census list or family register (where applicable).
  • Official Marriage Certificate of current marriage (only for marriages not registered in Singapore)
  • Separation Deed (if applicable)
  • Birth Certificate and Travel Document of other child(ren) from current marriage (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Divorce Certificate (Certificate of Making Interim Judgement Final/Certificate of Making Decree Nisi Absolute) with respect to spouse from previous marriage(s)
  • Certificate of Annulment with respect to spouse from previous marriage(s)
  • Death Certificate for spouse from previous marriage(s) (only for deaths not registered in Singapore)
  • Birth Certificate of child(ren) from previous marriage(s) (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Custody papers for proof of custody for child(ren) from previous marriage(s) or Interim Judgement showing alimony and custody arrangements
  • Death Certificate for child(ren) of current and previous marriage(s) (only for deaths not registered in Singapore)


Parents Employment Documents

  • Latest letter of employment from current employer, dated no more than 3 months from the date you apply online, stating occupation, date of employment, basic and gross salary per month
  • Latest 6 months payslips
  • Income tax assessment/ receipt for latest 3 years (only if working overseas)
  • For self-employed, latest Business Registration Certificate from the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), latest 3 years’ balance sheet, profit and loss statement. Additional information may be requested
  • Documents to be submitted for Aged Parent Applications
  • Coloured photograph with the following requirements:
  • 35mm wide by 45mm high without border and taken within the last 3 months
  • Taken full face without headgear, unless you wear a headgear habitually in accordance with religious or racial customs. The headgear must not hide your facial features
  • The facial image must be between 25mm and 35mm from chin to crown, and taken against plain white background with a matt or semi-matt finish
  • Foreign Identity Card
  • Passport, or any other travel document (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Birth Certificate (only for births not registered in Singapore) Alternatively provide official household census list or family register (where applicable)
  • Family Documents Official Marriage Certificate of current marriage (only for marriages not registered in Singapore)
  • Separation Deed (if applicable)
  • Birth Certificate and Travel Document of child(ren) from current marriage (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Divorce Certificate (Certificate of Making Interim Judgement Final/ Certificate of Making Decree Nisi Absolute) or for previous marriage(s)
  • Certificate of Annulment for previous marriage(s)
  • Death Certificate for spouse from previous marriage(s) (only for deaths not registered in Singapore)
  • Birth Certificate of child(ren) from previous marriage(s) (only for documents not issued by ICA)
  • Custody papers for proof of custody for child(ren) from previous marriage(s) or Interim Judgement showing alimony and custody arrangements
  • Death Certificate for child(ren) of current and previous marriage(s) (only for deaths not registered in Singapore)


Education Documents:

  • Educational Certificates
  • Skill Certificates
  • Professional License(s)
  • Membership Certificates


Employment Documents:

  • Letter of employment from current employer, dated no more than 3 months from the date you apply online, stating occupation, date of employment, basic and gross salary per month
  • Latest 6 months payslips
  • Latest 1 month payslips
  • Income tax assessment/ receipt for latest 3 years (if working overseas)
  • For self-employed, latest Business Registration Certificate from the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), latest 3 years’ balance sheet, profit and loss statement. Additional information may be requested


Other Documents:

  • National Service Certificate of Service
  • National Service Testimonial
  • National Service Transcript
  • Deed Poll or religious certificate for change of name



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Immigration & Checkpoints
AuthorityICA Building
10 Kallang Road
Singapore 208718
(next to Lavender MRT)
Operating Hours
Mondays to Fridays: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, andSaturdays: 8.00 am to 1.00 pm.Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Contact details of office Contact link
Contact details of embassies Contact link

EligibilityEdit

  • The applicant should be a Permanent Resident (PR) of Singapore for at least two years.
  • The applicant should be 21years and above (Application can be made together with spouse and any unmarried children aged below 21 born within a legal marriage or adopted legally).
  • The applicant should be an unmarried child aged below 21 born within a legal marriage or is legally adopted by a Singapore Citizen (SC).
  • The applicant should be a Permanent Resident (PR) studying in Singapore, staying in Singapore for more than 3 years (of which, at least one year as a Permanent Resident (PR)) and has cleared at least one national exam (i.e. PSLE, GCE ‘N’/‘O’/‘A’ levels), or is in the Integrated Programme (IP).
  • The applicant should be a Permanent Resident (PR) and an Aged Parent of a Singapore Citizen (SC).



FeesEdit

Processing Fees:

  • The fee for adult Permanent Residents (PRs) and children of Permanent Residents (PR) is S$100 for each application
  • The fee for overseas born Children to Singapore Citizen Parents is $18 for each application(inclusive of Singapore Citizenship Certificate)(where the gestational mother is a Singapore Citizen; or father is a Singapore Citizen and is married to the child’s gestational mother at the time of birth of the child)
  • The fee for all other overseas or locally born children is $100 for each application


Fees for Successful Applicants:

  • The fee for adult Permanent Residents (PRs) and children of Permanent Residents (PR) is S$70 for your Singapore Citizenship Certificate and S$10 for a Singapore Identity Card (applicable to new citizens aged 15 and above)
  • The fee for overseas born Children to Singapore Citizen Parents is S$10 for a Singapore Identity Card (applicable to new citizens aged 15 and above)(inclusive of Singapore Citizenship Certificate)(where the gestational mother is a Singapore Citizen(SC); or father is a Singapore Citizen(SC) and is married to the child’s gestational mother at the time of birth of the child)
  • The fee for all other overseas or locally born children is $100 for each application ,S$70 for your Singapore Citizenship Certificate and S$10 for a Singapore Identity Card (applicable to new citizens aged 15 and above)
  • When applied from overseas the fee varies.



ValidityEdit

The certificate is valid forever unless it is renounced.


Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

It takes 6 to 12 months to process. For children born overseas to Singapore citizens, the processing time is within 2 months.


Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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InstructionsEdit

  • Online fees can be paid using:
  • Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card
  • American Express (AMEX) credit card
  • Internet Direct Debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered Bank and Citibank Internet Banking accounts in Singapore)
  • PayNow.
  • Include supporting documents of your spouse, even if he/she is not applying for Singapore Citizenship.
  • ICA may contact the main applicant/sponsor for other supporting documents when assessing your application.
  • As per the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, unless exempted have to serve National Service (NS).
  • If any problems are encountered with ICA's e-service during the online application, email can be sent to [email protected] with a screenshot of the error message.
  • In case of child born overseas, the application has to be submitted by the parents before the child's first birthday. A letter of explanation and other documents are needed for late submissions. The parents should be married legally at the time of the child's birth.



Required InformationEdit

Details of the applicant:

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Mobile No.
  • Email
  • Educational Qualification
  • Employment details
  • Travel information
  • Family details
  • Personal details



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • It is a proof of citizenship for a person in Singapore.



Information which might helpEdit

  • ICA considers factors such as the applicant’s family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency, to determine the applicant's ability to contribute to Singapore and become a part of our society.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit



OthersEdit

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is responsible for keeping Singapore’s borders secure against the entry of dangerous people and cargo through land, air and sea.


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