Frequently Asked Questions About Completing Your Singapore Citizenship Journey
How long is the Singapore Citizenship Journey?
The Singapore Citizenship Journey takes about two months. The date will be stated on your Singapore citizenship IPA letter. All approved Singapore citizenship applicants must complete the three components of the Singapore Citizenship Journey.
Is it difficult to get Singapore citizenship?
Yes, it can be challenging to get Singapore citizenship as the government has a strict immigration selection policy. The process of Singapore citizenship applications is also longer and more complicated than applying for Singapore PR.
What are the benefits of Singapore citizenship?
The benefits of Singapore citizenship are:
- Visa-free Travel Singapore Passport
- Healthcare Coverage and Medical Subsidies
- Central Provident Fund (CPF) Account Entitlement
- Housing Priority, Ease of Housing Buy and Rent
- No Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) on Your First Home
- Education Subsidies and Contributions for Your Children
- Parenthood benefits, Baby Grants and Child Subsidies
- Singapore Election Rights
Can Singaporeans hold two passports?
No, Singaporeans are not permitted to have dual citizenship. They will have to renounce citizenship in the other country.
Renouncing Singapore citizenship is a major decision as you will lose all the benefits of being a Singaporean, and it is tough to get it back.
Is the Singapore passport powerful?
Yes, the Singapore passport has constantly been ranked in the top three positions of the world’s strongest passports. As of 2023, Singapore remained the second most powerful passport in the world after the Japanese passport.