Singapore Citizenship

Applying for Singapore citizenship is an important decision and it’s necessary that you first consider its benefits and drawbacks. For example, Singapore at present does not allow dual-citizenship which means you will have to renounce your present citizenship once your Singapore citizenship application is approved.

Some of the key benefits enjoyed by Singapore citizens include:

  • The Singapore International Passport – This allows you to tour the world, with very little travel restrictions.
  • The Right to Vote – Only Singapore citizens can vote in Presidential and Parliamentary Elections and can stand for elections.
  • Citizenship for Offspring – A Permanent Resident’s children, despite being born in Singapore, becomes only a PR. A Singapore Citizen’s children, despite being born anywhere in the world, will automatically become eligible for Singapore Citizenship.
  • Housing – Citizens over 21 years old can buy or rent subsidized public housing from the HDB while PRs can only buy resale flats. Also, in upgrading of HDB flats Citizens pay a fraction of HDB upgrading costs while PR pay for the full cost. Moreover, Singapore citizens have no restrictions on buying landed property.
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Eligibility

The following categories of people are eligible to apply for Singapore Citizenship:

  1. Person who is at least 21 years of age and has been a Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) for at least 2 to 6 years prior to the date of application.
  2. Spouse of Singapore Citizen with a minimum of 2-year PR and married for at least 2 years preceding the date of application.
  3. Child born outside Singapore whose parent is a Singapore citizen.

In addition to the above eligibility requirements, the following factors will play an important role in the outcome of your Singapore citizenship application:

  • Track record of living in Singapore during your permanent residence time period
  • Your good character and law abiding nature
  • Your social and financial ‘investment’ into Singapore indicating your long-term intention to stay in Singapore
  • Your ability to be an asset to Singapore and not a liability. In other words, your ability to generate income for you and your family (either as an employee or a business owner) and your overall financial strength
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