Is my dual citizen child, who acquired Singapore citizenship by birth, required to take Oath at 21?
The Constitution of The Republic of Singapore states that minors who acquired Singapore citizenship by descent or registration must take the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (ORAL) within 12 months of attaining the age of 21 years to remain as a Singapore citizen.
They are required to divest themselves of any foreign citizenship before they can take the ORAL. Those who fail to take the ORAL will lose their Singapore citizenship on attaining the age of 22 years, with no assurance of their immigration facilities in Singapore.
ICA will send letters reminding minors of their ORAL only after they attain the age of 21 years. For minors residing overseas, they may take the ORAL at the nearest Singapore Mission, or with the prior permission of the Registrar, take the ORAL before any notary public or person authorised to administer oaths. Persons taking the ORAL should present the following documents for processing:
a) Certificate of Singapore citizenship (original);
b) Singapore National Registration Identification Card / Singapore International Passport (original);
c) Documentary evidence of having divested oneself of any foreign citizenship(s) (original and photocopy).
You may check with the relevant foreign authority on the renunciation procedures for your foreign citizenship.
This information is sourced from ICA
Related questions
My Singapore born child obtained Singapore citizenship later. What happens when they turn 21?
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When will ICA notify my child to take the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (ORAL)?
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