Can an expat become Singapore citizen? If so how many years of work has he or she taken there?

Answer 1

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

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.

Applicant who wishes to apply under his/her own merits may come for a preliminary assessment interview after 1 year of permanent residence.

SPR who has satisfactorily completed full-time National Service (NS).

You may find more details information on the following websites:

http://www.ica.gov.sg

http://www.contactsingapore.org.sg/foremployers/emp_citizen.shtml

Answer 2

Before you do too much research into this, you can not hold a dual citizenship with any other country so if you want to be a citizen of Singapore, you have to relinquish your citizenship from your home country. Is it really worth it?? I'm an expat here and there's NO WAY I'd give up my American citizenship to be an SG citizen. Good luck in whatever you choose.

Answer 3

I am dual Canadian and Philippine Citizens, can I become a Singapore Citizen as well? Will they allow dual citizens as in other countries like the US, Canada and the Philippines?

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

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

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. Applicant who wishes to apply under his/her own merits may come for a preliminary assessment interview after 1 year of permanent residence.
SPR who has satisfactorily completed full-time National Service (NS).
Spouse of Singapore Citizen with a minimum of 2-year SPR and married for at least 2 years preceding the date of application.
Minor born outside Singapore but is residing permanently in Singapore, and whose parents are Singapore Citizens.
Child born outside Singapore whose parent is a Singapore citizen.
An overseas-born minor (child) may be eligible for Singapore Citizenship by Descent under Article 122(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore, if any of the following conditions can be met:

a) Male Singapore citizen by Birth who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth;

b) Male Singapore citizen by Registration who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's' birth and minor shall not acquire citizenship of the country he was born by reason of his birth in that country;

c) Female Singapore citizen by Birth and minor born on or after 15 May 2004;

d) Female Singapore citizen by Registration and minor born on or after 15 May 2004. Minor shall not acquire citizenship of the country he was born by reason of his birth in that country; or

e) Male (who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth) or Female Singapore citizen by Descent has to complete an additional Annex to the application declaring their residence period in Singapore. The application can only be accepted if the applicant fulfils the requirements stipulated in (a) or (b) of the attached Annex.

The application has to be submitted within one year of the child's birth. Otherwise, a letter of explanation is required for late submission. (To refer to the document list of minor citizenship application by descent, next to downloadable form SCRM.)

All applicants for citizenship must be of good character, have satisfied the residential requirement and have the intention to reside permanently in Singapore. They must also be able to support themselves and their dependents financially.

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

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. Applicant who wishes to apply under his/her own merits may come for a preliminary assessment interview after 1 year of permanent residence.
SPR who has satisfactorily completed full-time National Service (NS).
Spouse of Singapore Citizen with a minimum of 2-year SPR and married for at least 2 years preceding the date of application.
Minor born outside Singapore but is residing permanently in Singapore, and whose parents are Singapore Citizens.
Child born outside Singapore whose parent is a Singapore citizen.
An overseas-born minor (child) may be eligible for Singapore Citizenship by Descent under Article 122(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore, if any of the following conditions can be met:

a) Male Singapore citizen by Birth who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth;

b) Male Singapore citizen by Registration who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's' birth and minor shall not acquire citizenship of the country he was born by reason of his birth in that country;

c) Female Singapore citizen by Birth and minor born on or after 15 May 2004;

d) Female Singapore citizen by Registration and minor born on or after 15 May 2004. Minor shall not acquire citizenship of the country he was born by reason of his birth in that country; or

e) Male (who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth) or Female Singapore citizen by Descent has to complete an additional Annex to the application declaring their residence period in Singapore. The application can only be accepted if the applicant fulfils the requirements stipulated in (a) or (b) of the attached Annex.

The application has to be submitted within one year of the child's birth. Otherwise, a letter of explanation is required for late submission. (To refer to the document list of minor citizenship application by descent, next to downloadable form SCRM.)

All applicants for citizenship must be of good character, have satisfied the residential requirement and have the intention to reside permanently in Singapore. They must also be able to support themselves and their dependents financially.

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

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. Applicant who wishes to apply under his/her own merits may come for a preliminary assessment interview after 1 year of permanent residence.
SPR who has satisfactorily completed full-time National Service (NS).
Spouse of Singapore Citizen with a minimum of 2-year SPR and married for at least 2 years preceding the date of application.
Minor born outside Singapore but is residing permanently in Singapore, and whose parents are Singapore Citizens.
Child born outside Singapore whose parent is a Singapore citizen.
An overseas-born minor (child) may be eligible for Singapore Citizenship by Descent under Article 122(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore, if any of the following conditions can be met:

a) Male Singapore citizen by Birth who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth;

b) Male Singapore citizen by Registration who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's' birth and minor shall not acquire citizenship of the country he was born by reason of his birth in that country;

c) Female Singapore citizen by Birth and minor born on or after 15 May 2004;

d) Female Singapore citizen by Registration and minor born on or after 15 May 2004. Minor shall not acquire citizenship of the country he was born by reason of his birth in that country; or

e) Male (who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth) or Female Singapore citizen by Descent has to complete an additional Annex to the application declaring their residence period in Singapore. The application can only be accepted if the applicant fulfils the requirements stipulated in (a) or (b) of the attached Annex.

The application has to be submitted within one year of the child's birth. Otherwise, a letter of explanation is required for late submission. (To refer to the document list of minor citizenship application by descent, next to downloadable form SCRM.)

All applicants for citizenship must be of good character, have satisfied the residential requirement and have the intention to reside permanently in Singapore. They must also be able to support themselves and their dependents financially.

to check out for further information regardin eligibilty n procedures..pls go to http://app.ica.gov.sg/serv_citizen/citizenship/app_citizen.asp