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EI FAQ Series

What eligibility criteria are there to apply for Singapore citizenship?

PR Basics

What eligibility criteria are there to apply for Singapore citizenship?

You must meet any of the following requirements to become eligible to apply for Singapore Citizenship:

  • You must be a Singapore PR for over two years and are 21 years old at least and are economically active (meaning Earning income) OR
  • You are a Singapore citizen’s spouse and also a Singapore PR for a minimum of two years period OR
  • You are an unmarried child (not over 21 years of age) of a Singapore citizen born in a legal marriage or is legally adopted by a Singapore citizen OR
  • You have been residing in Singapore as a PR student for over three years, with at least one year as a PR