New born baby. Citizenship?
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Hello people!
Im singaporean and my wife is from indonesia, is it possible to register for dual citizenship for my baby? Is there something like you can have dual citizenship and when the child reaches 18 or 21 years old, the child will choose which citizehship he/she wishes to have?
Thanks in advance!
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no such thing for singapore citizen...
singapore government no recognise dual...
go to: https://esc.ica.gov.sg/esc/index.do
FAQ: https://esc.ica.gov.sg/esc/public/faqs.do
source: www.ica.gov.sg -
No dual citizenships in spore.
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Not here, in singapore.
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u should read here to see how US deals with this issue:
http://singapore.usembassy.gov/military_service_in_singapore.html -
if the child is given both citizenships due to the national laws of both parents, the child can hold dual citizenship until the age of majority (21) when the (now) adult must make a decision which citizenship to hold and which to renounce..
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if the baby in question is a boy, then will be a bit more complicated with national service liability...
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Thanks for the replies!
Dang! so only single citizenship... this is going to be tough ~_~
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just for ur info, there r a lot of indonesian chinese coming here to study in singapore mainstream schools...
so, for education wise, singapore is better... -
note that if the child is male, he will have to make the decision earlier due to ns.
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Originally posted by hisoka:
note that if the child is male, he will have to make the decision earlier due to ns.
Dual Citizens and National Service Liability in Singapore
Military or national service (NS) liable males who emigrated overseas before age 11 and have not enjoyed significant socio-economic benefits of citizenship, (e.g. applied for a Singapore Identity Card or studied in Singapore beyond the age of 11), will be allowed to renounce their Singapore citizenship if they do not wish to fulfil their NS obligations. They will be required to register for NS with Central Manpower Base and apply for deferment from full-time NS (NSF) until the age of 21, pending the renunciation of their Singapore citizenship. They can continue to make short social visits to Singapore and will not be required to serve NS if they renounced their citizenship at age 21.
Dual citizens should be aware of certain exit controls that may apply. Please refer to the Singapore Ministry of Defence.
It should be noted that such laws are not unique to Singapore. Taiwan, South Korea, Greece, and Israel, for example, have similar laws that subject dual nationals to compulsory military service. The United States Government cannot protect dual nationals from compulsory military service. A List of Attorneys is available if you wish to seek legal assistance in your situation.
Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) and National Service Liability
Male children who are granted Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) status under their parents' sponsorship are liable for national service (NS) upon reaching 16½ years old. NS-liable SPRs are expected to serve NS.
Renouncing SPR status without serving or completing NS may adversely impact future applications to work or study in Singapore. American citizens who hold SPR status should evaluate their own circumstances and weigh their options before making their decisions. Male SPRs may contact the Ministry of Defence about their National Service liability.
The U.S. government cannot intervene in Singapore decisions concerning liability for National Service nor can the U.S. government lobby for exemptions on an American citizens' behalf.
Can a former SPR continue to reside in Singapore?
After cancellation of SPR status, a Short Visit Pass valid for a month is usually granted. Former Singapore Permanent Residents who wish to continue to study or work in Singapore must apply for a student, work or employment pass from the appropriate authority. As noted above, the decision to renounce permanent residence may have an adverse impact on applications for work or student passes.
A former SPR may be granted entry to Singapore as an ordinary social visitor upon his / her return to Singapore, subject to Singapore's entry requirements, which include holding a valid passport with at least six months validity, entry visas (if applicable), confirmed return / onward tickets, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and entry facilities, including visas, to their onward destinations. Decision to admit the traveler is at the discretion of Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers at the time of arrival at Singapore checkpoints.