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By what age must Kids PR be renounced to avoid NS penalty

Last post by tuskarrock « Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:40 pm
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by tuskarrock » Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:11 am

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Hi all,

Apologies if this has been discussed previously - i couldn't find the answer on threads.

My family are all PR and our male son is turning...

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Hi all,

Many thanks for the feedback! Just to confirm, my son is a PR and holds citizenship of another country

Thanks x9200 - your post correlates...

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Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:40 pm
Former PR wishing to return

Last post by malcontent « Sun, 22 Nov 2020 3:17 pm
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by Liquorice » Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:25 pm

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Question for the likes of Mad Scientist (if he is still around).
I would like to know the chances of a Personalised Employment Pass being approved,...

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I do know two cases of PRs who renounced before NS. One successfully got an EP here after graduating from a U.S. university with a degree in chemical...

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Last post by malcontent
Sun, 22 Nov 2020 3:17 pm
National Service and Permanent Residence

Last post by PNGMK « Tue, 27 Oct 2020 7:48 am
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by WeizhiTu » Tue, 27 Oct 2020 7:03 am

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If I am a foreign student(first generation) at 19 and get PR,do I need to go NS?
If I need, will I go immediately once getting PR or go after my...

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If I am a foreign student(first generation) at 19 and get PR,do I need to go NS?
If I need, will I go immediately once getting PR or go after my...

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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 7:48 am
National Service Obligation

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sun, 30 Aug 2020 7:22 am
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by kapear02 » Tue, 19 Feb 2019 7:56 pm

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Dear all,

I would appreciate your input in this case. My nephew migrated to Perth, Australia when he was 11/12 years old. During the time of...

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No he does not have any proof. Not sure whether MINDEF will give this in writing. Thanks for your reply.
Appreciate if Mad Scientist could comment...

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Sun, 30 Aug 2020 7:22 am
Can I be exempted from NS?

Last post by singaporeflyer « Fri, 01 May 2020 9:02 pm
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by h2oreos » Fri, 08 Feb 2019 8:25 pm
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Hello,

I am currently 15, turning 16 at the end of march. I wasn’t born in Singapore but I have PR status. I am currently studying in a private...

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Ultimately the Singaore govt can reject citizenship applications from NSmen who served as PRs for any reason. In fact, they don't have to give a...
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Last post by singaporeflyer
Fri, 01 May 2020 9:02 pm
Seeking deferment until 21 NS to renounce.

Last post by namename212 « Fri, 20 Mar 2020 1:49 am

by namename212 » Fri, 20 Mar 2020 1:49 am

Here is the current situation:

Son is born in the United States. He has stayed 0 years in Singapore, approximately 3.5 months in Singapore for...

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Last post by namename212
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 1:49 am
NS Bond for kids (NS intended).

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 30 Aug 2019 5:58 pm
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by RimBlock » Thu, 01 Aug 2019 6:28 pm

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Hi all,

Like many here I have a full soap opera of my own but I will keep this thread to just a small section.

I have 3 boys all Singaporean. My...

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Agreed. It was quite the fight at the time. I think I posted about it on this forum under an old moniker. It seemed unfair then and still does even...

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Last post by PNGMK
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 5:58 pm
Question about obtaining SC by descent and NS

Last post by alvinlwh « Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:05 pm
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by dave85 » Wed, 17 Jul 2019 1:54 pm

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Hello everyone,

I have a question regarding NS liabilities. I beg your pardon if this question has been asked before.

I am a SC. My newborn son has...

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I asked this very same question a year ago and my boy is now 3 1/2 months old. The conclusion I got from here is don't do it.

MS said this and it is...

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Last post by alvinlwh
Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:05 pm
National Service Singapore

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sun, 19 May 2019 7:56 am
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by laaussi » Thu, 08 Mar 2018 8:08 pm
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Hi there,
My boyfriend is born in Singapore and moved to Australia with his parents and siblings at the age of 8. He is turning 19 soon and currently...

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Don't have to make any appointment. Talk to the ladies there. Inquire as much about your concerns. Even if you do know after your research here,...
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Last post by Mad Scientist
Sun, 19 May 2019 7:56 am
returning to Singapore after PR Renunciation and son's NS liability

Last post by PNGMK « Sat, 11 May 2019 10:52 pm
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by Jenny12321 » Fri, 10 May 2019 8:44 pm

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Hi everyone, I was a Singapore PR and my Re entry permit (REP) renewal was rejected in year 2015. I was told that as long as I stay in Singapore, I...

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1. No
2. Yes you should renounce your son's PR immediately.

Thank you for your reply! Just want to check one more thing with you. My daughter of...

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Last post by PNGMK
Sat, 11 May 2019 10:52 pm
Enlisting in NS Early

Last post by taxico « Fri, 12 Apr 2019 3:10 am
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by nsquiries » Sun, 04 Nov 2018 1:47 am

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Hi, I am currently studying overseas and I am considering enlisting early in NS at 16.5 instead of 18.

Has anyone enlisted early before? and what...

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Hi, I am currently studying overseas and I am considering enlisting early in NS at 16.5 instead of 18.

Has anyone enlisted early before? and what...

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Last post by taxico
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 3:10 am
NS Liability in practice (older, naturalised)

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 29 Mar 2019 8:58 am
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by chocolatehead » Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:48 am

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Please help!

For a male second-time PR or a new citizen, that person has NS liability.

If he’s already over 40 (say 42), what does this liability...

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don't you read others posts? no chance of call up unless China goes rogue and in which case everyone will be fighting for survival.

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Last post by PNGMK
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 8:58 am
NS liability for PR under Foreign Students scheme

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:33 am
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by callmediego » Thu, 07 Feb 2019 3:14 pm

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Hi everyone,

I understand that Foreign Students are now able to apply for a Singapore PR under the new Foreign Student scheme:

My only concern...

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I'd add that there is a VERY strong chance you will be called up ASAP and your studies interrupted.

CMPB would want you in their system before you...

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Last post by PNGMK
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 11:33 am
One guy dodging , one guy critically injured!

Last post by PNGMK « Tue, 29 Jan 2019 2:19 pm
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by Barnsley » Wed, 23 Jan 2019 9:49 am

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This unfortunate incident , especially with it being a relatively famous person , isnt gonna help the image of national Service here is it?

Then the...

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Classic pinch hazard and a good post from a HSE aware person.

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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 2:19 pm
Dual nationality, which one takes precedence?

Last post by alvinlwh « Thu, 24 Jan 2019 7:06 pm
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by alvinlwh » Thu, 13 Dec 2018 7:49 pm
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Hi, I had been reading this forum for years so my guess is I already know the answers to some of my questions. However I will like some confirmation...

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Anecdotes above are great, but keep in mind technology improves, processes improve, and digital data is forever.

You're a fool to think your...
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Last post by alvinlwh
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 7:06 pm
Can anything be done about my NS/deserter issues?

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 12 Dec 2018 9:20 am
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by NSproblems2018 » Sat, 25 Aug 2018 3:51 am
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Hi everyone,

To start off, I've read the incredibly informative article on this website as well as some of the forum posts regarding NS issues. I'm...

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IT's difficult to have any sympathy to those who complain when the procedure to leave Singapore and her NS obligations is laid out and not...
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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 9:20 am
Looking for Advice to Get Exempted From NS

Last post by Rasputin « Wed, 29 Aug 2018 8:42 pm
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by NSAdvice » Mon, 28 May 2018 5:22 am
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Hello, I would really appreciate it if anyone could provide me with a step-by-step process on how to get exempted from NS (if possible).

I am...

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:evil: Hope your knee reconstruction goes OK, I have arthritic knees and am reluctant to undergo reconstructive surgery. :evil:
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Last post by Rasputin
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 8:42 pm
Apologies but yet another NS deferment post

Last post by PNGMK « Tue, 28 Aug 2018 2:45 pm
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by Ixora05 » Mon, 27 Aug 2018 8:15 am

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Hi all,
My sincerest apologies for yet another NS post. Very worried mother over here.
Quick family background—I am a Singaporean citizen with US...

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And yet another case of this hot button issue

Extraordinary (and brave lad). 9 weeks and no longer a SC or SRP. Wow.

This is the first case of...

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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 2:45 pm
NS liability for new citizen (formerly PR on PTS scheme)

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 04 Jul 2018 4:15 pm
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by trendem » Wed, 04 Jul 2018 1:19 pm

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I am a 28 year old 1st generation male PR on the Professional/Technical Personnel/Skilled Workers scheme. When I became a PR, I received a letter...

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Your exemption will carry through.

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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 04 Jul 2018 4:15 pm
Questions about National Service in Singapore

Last post by vlogin « Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:00 pm
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by NSissues » Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:42 am

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I know that there is a guide to NS issues in this forum; but I didn't see it covered in there.
Case:
-I'm currently 16 and will turn 16.5 in a few...

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Do not cross post in multiple threads. It only confuses things.

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