CPF Clearance for Ex Singapore PR

[dpk001]

I'm an ex-Singapore PR who lost PR as I was outside Singapore at the time of renewal of REP 9 years back. I came back to Singapore a few years back on EP and applied for PR twice before getting approval a few weeks back. Even though I was out for more than 10 years, I did not withdraw the CPF as my intention was to come back to Singapore as soon as I could. As part of the completion formalities, I need a letter from CPF Board stating that I've not withdrawn CPF. I went to the CPF Board for the letter and they informed me that it might take up to 1 month for the letter which falls beyond my IPA date. Could anyone who has gone through the process help understand the realistic timelines so that I can request ICA for an extension of the IPA?

[PNGMK]

you can request statments for the last XX years - that works as well - typically they can print them on the spot at the CPF main branch

[PNGMK]

you can also print statements online i think - use those as interim proof as well

[singaporeflyer]

you can also print statements online i think - use those as interim proof as well

He will need a singpass with his NRIC for access to CPF portal which may not be there as he is now on EP (FIN)

[dpk001]

Thank you PNGMK & singaporeflyer.Just to update you, CPF Board sent me the clearance letter in 4 working days.

Thank you for all the guidance here.

[dupontdc]

Good to hear that the CPF sent you the letter of clearance in 4 days. I am in the exact same position with my request made early this week right after the CNY holidays. I am waiting for the letter now, hopefully it will arrive soon.

[ryanse]

I just got the same situation, i was PR but renounced when i was 5 years old (33 yearsa ago). Never had any CPF account I believe (my dad passed away so hard to cross check with).

My formalities failed and ICA requested me to get the CPF clearance letter. May I check with forumer who had similar situation. Do you walk in to CFA office? or can i just use the "write to us" function on CPF website to request for this? Thanks !