Singapore - Apply for National Registration Identity Card Number (NRIC)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for National Registration Identity Card Number (NRIC), the applicant has to approach the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. During the application process, the applicant’s biometric data (photograph and fingerprints) will be taken for record purposes.
11. Once the applicant’s NRIC is ready, he/she will receive a notification to collect it from the designated ICA office. The applicant will need to bring his/her original documents for verification during collection.
12. The NRIC is used for various official purposes, including identification, voting, accessing government services, and more.
13. This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Passport or Re-Entry Permit (REP)
• Entry Permit (for new permanent residents)
• A recent passport-sized photograph
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
Singapore 208718
Tel: 6391 6100
Contact link

Eligibility

To apply for an NRIC, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• The applicant must be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
• The applicant must be at least 15 years old.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Age
• Gender
• Qualification certificate
• Contact number
• Email
• Work experience
• Fax
• Nationality
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The National Registration Identity Card Number (NRIC) is a compulsory identity document issued to all Singapore citizens and permanent residents. It is a 12-digit number, starting with the letter "S" for Singapore citizens and "T" for permanent residents.

Information which might help

Here are some of the benefits of having a NRIC:

• It allows the applicant to open a bank account in Singapore.
• It allows the applicant to get a driver's license in Singapore.
• It allows the applicant to apply for a government benefit in Singapore.
• It allows the applicant to rent a property in Singapore.
• It allows the applicant to enroll in a school in Singapore.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A NRIC in Singapore used as proof of identity.

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