From the story so far it sounds like you either got your son a 10-year passport at age of 2 or renewed his passport after you left Singapore, which both sound like you wanted to gain something out of it. For some weird reason also Singapore government considers that your son owe them something. Ain't that strange.primitivo wrote: I double checked his Singapore passport. It expired 2 months and 2 days before his 13th birthday. We did not renew it afterwards.
I'm sure you read from "APPLICATION BY REGISTRATION – Article 124(2) of the Constitution of Singapore"
Which part there is vague, I think the law is actually suprisingly clear, only thing to be decided in court if I understand correctly is what would the sentence be if you do not do your part and return to Singapore.Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore citizens by birth or registration and permanent residents (PR) are liable for National Service (NS) when they reach the age of 16½ years. They are required to serve 2 or 2½ years of full-time service and up to 40 days of NS every year until the age of 50 for officers or 40 for the others.
Young Singaporeans who are accompanying their parents on overseas ventures must also discharge their NS obligations even if they have lived and studied away from Singapore for a period of time. This is regardless of whether they have taken up another citizenship. Those who are overseas and cannot register for NS in person should register by post by contacting the Central Manpower Base (CMPB). For those who are 11 years and above, accompanying their parents who are on overseas employment, a monetary bond of $75,000 or the sum of 50% of their parents’ combined annual income, whichever is higher, must be furnished. The monetary bond may be waived for parents who meet the requirements to apply for bond by deed with two sureties. A monetary bond will still be required for those who go overseas for other reasons (e.g. studies). It is an offence under the Enlistment Act to stay overseas without a valid EP or to fail to register for NS.