Does Singapore allow dual citizenship?

No. Singapore strictly does NOT allow dual citizenship. You must renounce all other citizenships. Male citizens and 2nd-gen PRs must serve National Service (NS) — 2 years mandatory military service. This is the main reason many choose to stay as PR rather than become citizens.

How to get Singapore PR?

Apply after holding EP/S Pass for 6+ months. No fixed criteria — it's discretionary. Key factors: salary (higher = better), age (under 50), qualifications, time in Singapore, industry, and family ties. Apply via ICA e-Service. Processing: 4-6 months. Approval rate ~30%.

Singapore Citizenship — PR, Naturalization, NS, Benefits

🛤️ PR vs Citizenship

🏠 PR (Permanent Resident)

• Apply after 6+ months on EP/S Pass
• Keep original citizenship!
• HDB eligible (resale only)
• CPF contributions
• Healthcare subsidies
• 2nd-gen male PR must serve NS!
• Re-Entry Permit renewal every 5 years

🇸🇬 Citizenship

• Apply after 2+ years as PR
• Must renounce ALL other citizenships
• BTO HDB eligible — much cheaper!
• Higher education & healthcare subsidies
• Vote in elections
• Singapore passport: #2 globally (195 visa-free!)
• Male citizens: 2 years NS + 10 years reservist

⚔️ National Service (NS)

Mandatory: All male citizens and 2nd-gen PRs — 2 years full-time service at age 18.
Branches: SAF (military), SPF (police), SCDF (civil defence).
Reservist: 10+ years of annual call-ups (up to 40 days/year) until age 40-50.
This is THE main reason many foreigners choose PR over citizenship!
Renouncing PR: To avoid NS, must renounce PR before son turns 11.

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Singapore Citizenship Guide 2026

🛤️ PR vs Citizenship

🏠 PR (Permanent Resident)

🇸🇬 Citizenship

⚔️ National Service (NS)

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