All Things Necessary for Getting a Citizenship of Singapore

Singapore happens to be one of the best countries to live in, in Asia. The country provides its citizens with a rich luxurious lifestyle and good employment opportunities. You too, can become a Singaporean citizen if you can fulfill all the requirements for a successful citizenship as stated by the government of Singapore. 

Eligibility Prerequisites

·         An individual must at least be 21 years of age to become a citizen of Singapore.

·         The applicant should have a Singapore Permanent Resident status and should prove his existence in the country for at least 2 to 6 years before applying for a citizenship.

·         If the citizenship candidate is married, he must be married for a minimum of two years before he can apply for a citizenship.

·         If the child is an applicant, one of the parents should be a Singaporean citizen.

Necessary Documents

These are some of the documents that must be submitted along with the citizenship application. Failure to provide the required documents can result in rejection.

·         A recent passport size photo should be attached to the application. The photograph must be 35mm by 45mm without borders and the applicant must wear no head gear while the photograph is being snapped. The photograph must have a matt or semi matt finish.

·         A copy of the identity card and birth certificate should be attached.

·         Additional documents like marriage certificate, separation or divorce deed must also be submitted.

·         Passport of the applicant should be submitted.

·         Applicant must attach copies of his skill and education certificates.

·         The individual is also required to produce a letter of employment signed by his employer stating his salary, designation and other essential information.

·         Pay slips of the previous six months should also be given.

·         Latest bank statements and profit and loss accounts should also be shown.

The Procedure of Acquiring the Singaporean Citizenship

Once all the necessary documents along with the application form have been submitted at the Citizen Services Centre, the citizenship process begins. The process may take a couple of months depending upon the case of the candidate.

·         After assessment of the documents along with the application form, the candidate is called in for an interview by the officer.

·         Only eligible candidates qualify for an interview.

·         A certain amount is required to be paid as processing fee.

·         The candidate is notified in case of a successful result.

·         During the interview, the applicant is required to state that all information provided is true and accurate for all documents are verified before the citizenship is awarded to the potential applicant.

This blog will give you an overview of some of the basic requirements and documents needed to begin the citizenship process. If you’re thinking of shifting to Singapore permanently, you might want to hire an immigration consultancy firm to help you with the process. Singapore Immigration is one of the best immigration consultancy firms in Singapore that boasts a high application success rate.