Do you have a question about National Service (NS) in Singapore? Discuss it here.
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Query about NS
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bannie » Mon, 21 Aug 2017 9:31 pm
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From this part of the forum, I can conclude that if a
SC/PR not show up for NS, they will be subject to fine or if very significant, a jail term...
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well not me. just saying someone i know.
but yeah. that little gap between 11 or 13 and 18 or 21 seems grey
On the 11 or 13 gap, it all depends on...
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Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:59 pm
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New SC & National Service
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user3158 » Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:39 am
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Hello, I have been reading through the forums trying to find a bit more information about this. But could only find information as close as PR and...
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So you believe that even at my age now they will still put me through all of that? Not just work more and pay more into the government that way? I am...
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Sat, 12 Aug 2017 3:30 pm
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NS Defaulter Story
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Mad Scientist » Sat, 14 Jan 2017 1:47 pm
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This is another example that I have been telling those who do not do their homework thoroughly before migrating overseas
Read
SINGAPORE: The...
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i would drag out the case myself, especially if my dad was a lawyer (a senior counsel no less... at wongP i think?).
i don't think his sentence is...
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Mon, 06 Feb 2017 3:47 am
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SG citizen by descent; NS defaulter?
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yca31 » Sat, 19 Mar 2016 7:43 pm
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Hi guys,
Hope someone is able to help me...It's quite a lengthy story but here it goes:
At the moment I am in the process of having a temporary...
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Please my reply
Hi,
I have a question specifically for the user the Mad Scientist about my son's citizenship by descent situation.
My son is 8...
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Sat, 06 Aug 2016 6:55 am
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LETTER FROM SINGAPORE MINDEF FREAKING OUT MY WIFE
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CompassROSE » Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:36 am
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Hello Everyone,
I have searched through the forum to find something related to our 'problem'.
I did find the EXEMPTION FROM MINDEF threads. Very...
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1. Mom (myself) is Singaporean. Dad is American. We applied for Singapore citizenship for son at Singapore embassy after he was born in the US. ....
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Thu, 28 Jul 2016 9:27 pm
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Deferment for spm / Gce o level studies
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danteXtribal » Wed, 13 Apr 2016 2:30 pm
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Hi all singaporeexpats expert.
I am a 2nd generation singapore PR residing in malaysia and completing my spm/gce O level studies, in which now i am...
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Reporting back for reference for future forumer info
Done my medical checkup and NS registration yesterday morning, saw alot of people there.
Anyway...
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Fri, 22 Apr 2016 8:46 am
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Advice Needed: NS liability for new PR
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Lukus95 » Sat, 13 Feb 2016 4:35 pm
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My wife and I recently had our PR application approved (in principle). My wife is the main applicant and upon reading the approval letter I realised...
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But from what you outline it suggests that I'd have paid in enough to have accrued some form of US entitlement.
That's good to hear! And your spouse...
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Tue, 16 Feb 2016 4:29 pm
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SGn born Kiwi, faces jail re: 'NS avoidance'
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JR8 » Sun, 24 Jan 2016 9:11 pm
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'Singapore-born New Zealand teenager faces fine, jail as he seeks to avoid national service call-up'
I won't quote the article (copyright etc) but...
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In all probability, the older son was already past the age of 13 when they realized that they had not requested for a deferment in a timely matter...
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Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:52 pm
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Seeking Advice - 21 yr old NS Defaulter Visiting Singapore
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TravellingTraveller » Wed, 20 Jan 2016 7:55 am
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Hi guys,
I've scoured the internet trying to find an answer but I have been unable to find one and I figured that you guys here might be able to...
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And it won't be too long before you may well be able to be picked up while in the transit lounge here if they start pre viewing the passenger lists...
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Tue, 26 Jan 2016 8:49 am
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NS Defaulter 40+ yr old
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OneGoodSon » Mon, 14 Jan 2013 9:57 am
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Hello all,
I'm one of these NS defaulters. Left at the age of 17 for the US. Now I'm 45 years old.
My questions are:
1) Can I renounce my Singapore...
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I reckon one of two things. He's still in the US or he's in Changi.
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Thu, 21 Jan 2016 2:05 pm
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Living Overseas and National Service
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zikri99 » Wed, 06 Jan 2016 7:05 pm
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I am currently living in middle east with my family. We left SG 3 years ago when my 3 boys were 13, 10 and 6 years old. My oldest boys will be 16.5...
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No matter when/if he gets his Aus citizenship, his is liable to do NS. By Singapore law, he cannot renounce his Singapore Citizenship before he has...
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Wed, 06 Jan 2016 9:23 pm
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Is National Service required for Canadian citizen on Singaporean PR
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konax » Mon, 20 Jul 2015 7:46 am
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Hi experts,
We parents are Indian citizens with Canadian PR. Our daughter and son (infant) are Canadian citizens by birth.
We are relocating to...
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This is a bit harsh, but with further searching of this board on your part you will understand why.....
If your son get PR, yes he will be obligated...
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Wed, 29 Jul 2015 7:54 pm
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Mon, 08 Jun 2015 1:19 pm
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Citizenship For National Service?
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XPatInTraining » Mon, 30 Mar 2015 1:45 am
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Does Singapore have a program similar to the one in the US where they will give citizenship in exchange for military service? I would have no problem...
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Does Singapore have a program similar to the one in the US where they will give citizenship in exchange for military service? I would have no problem...
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 7:00 am
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PRs who fail to serve NS face serious consequences
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taxico » Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:50 pm
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Posted: 05 Aug 2014, 1830 hours (GMT +8)
Written Reply by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen to Parliamentary Question on Former Permanent Residents...
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I would do NS if I was a PR for the following reasons
1. no work for 2 years -
2. liberation from the corporate world
3. A chance to improve...
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Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:51 pm
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Citizen economic application national service
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cchow81 » Mon, 17 Feb 2014 1:54 pm
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Sorry if this is too rudimentary: but if a single Male PR age 30+ (working professional) recieve approval of citizenship application on eocnomic...
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that's exactly the answer I was looking for, Thanks, my friend.
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Mon, 17 Feb 2014 3:30 pm
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NSmen Expired Exit Permit ( 15 months overdue)
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roachbro » Wed, 13 Apr 2011 3:27 am
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Hi there,
I recently found out that my exit permit has been expired for 15months. I totally forgot about it, previously I had been pretty good about...
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'twernt me. At least this time! :-|
And if I forgot my glasses, I'd be up the creek without a paddle as I'd not be able to see anything on the...
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Thu, 05 Dec 2013 12:40 pm
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Seek advice: "may be liable for full time National Service"
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silas85 » Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:15 pm
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Hello guys
Need advice on above subject matter.
My wife and I applied for Singapore PR together, with her being the main applicant.
A few days...
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As far as I'm aware your husband will be a 1st generation PR so won't be liable for NS
Curious. Do you reckon a family who applies together as a...
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Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:50 am
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National Service Pros and Cons
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MSG USA (RET) 2000 » Fri, 29 Mar 2013 2:06 am
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I have a friend who is a US Citizen by birth and a Singapore Citizen through his Singaporean mother. He has a National Service (NS) obligation to...
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A couple of other things to consider, that are slightly less direct in nature:
- He has a career in a multi-national company, they offer him a...
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Fri, 29 Mar 2013 6:42 pm
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NS
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JJboy » Wed, 20 Feb 2013 8:54 pm
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I am a West Malaysian married to a Singaporean. I was a Singapore PR from 1988 to 2008. All our children are born in Singapore and are born...
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excellent! thanks!!!
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