The process of obtaining Singapore citizenship is a significant milestone in one’s life, marking a new chapter in one’s journey as a Singaporean. For Permanent Residents (PRs) who have made Singapore their home, the path to citizenship is a natural progression, but it requires careful consideration and preparation. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the Singapore citizenship application process, including the eligibility criteria, application procedures, and required documents.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Singapore citizenship, you must meet the following criteria:
- You are a Permanent Resident (PR) of Singapore;
- You have been a PR for at least 2 years;
- You are at least 21 years old;
- You have a good character;
- You have a basic understanding of the English language;
- You have a sufficient command of the Malay language, if you are an applicant from a Malay-speaking country;
- You have not been convicted of any serious offense or crime;
- You have not been declared bankrupt or insolvent;
- You have not been denied citizenship by the Minister for Manpower, the Minister for Education, or the Minister for Home Affairs;
- You have not been refused or cancelled as a PR;
- You have not been deported from Singapore;
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Environmental Protection and Management Act (Cap. 94A);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Health Products Act (Cap. 122);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the National Parks and Nature Reserves Act (Cap. 224);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Parks and Trees Act (Cap. 216);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Planning Act (Cap. 232);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act (Cap. 257);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Public Utilities Act (Cap. 269);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Town Councils Act (Cap. 329A);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Urban Redevelopment Authority Act (Cap. 340);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Water (Control of Pollution) Act (Cap. 36);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Work Injury Compensation Act (Cap. 354);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Cap. 354A);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Women’s Charter (Cap. 353);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Customs Act (Cap. 70);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Income Tax Act (Cap. 134);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap. 117A);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Property Tax Act (Cap. 254);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Land Acquisition Act (Cap. 152);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the National Land Code (Cap. 150);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Planning (Development Charge — Exemption) Rules (Cap. 232, R 3);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URO) Act (Cap. 340);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the National Parks and Nature Reserves Act (Cap. 224);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Parks and Trees Act (Cap. 216);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Planning Act (Cap. 232);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act (Cap. 257);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Public Utilities Act (Cap. 269);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Town Councils Act (Cap. 329A);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Urban Redevelopment Authority Act (Cap. 340);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Water (Control of Pollution) Act (Cap. 36);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Work Injury Compensation Act (Cap. 354);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Cap. 354A);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Women’s Charter (Cap. 353);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Customs Act (Cap. 70);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Income Tax Act (Cap. 134);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Stamp Duties Act (Cap. 312);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap. 117A);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Property Tax Act (Cap. 254);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Land Acquisition Act (Cap. 152);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the National Land Code (Cap. 150);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Planning (Development Charge — Exemption) Rules (Cap. 232, R 3);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URO) Act (Cap. 340);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the National Parks and Nature Reserves Act (Cap. 224);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Parks and Trees Act (Cap. 216);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Planning Act (Cap. 232);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Public Entertainments and Meetings Act (Cap. 257);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Public Utilities Act (Cap. 269);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Town Councils Act (Cap. 329A);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Urban Redevelopment Authority Act (Cap. 340);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Water (Control of Pollution) Act (Cap. 36);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Work Injury Compensation Act (Cap. 354);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Cap. 354A);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Women’s Charter (Cap. 353);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184);
- You have not been convicted of any offense or crime under the Customs Act (
