mmmonkman wrote:I've a little problem, and I was wondering if anyone here could help me out.
I'll be turning 21 this year, and I currently have both British and Singaporean citizenship. I was born in Singapore (my mother is Singaporean and my father is British), but I never applied for a Singapore passport. I have been using a British passport all my life, and i have a chop on it that states I carry dual citizenship.
Answer : the chop is Right of Entry as a minor of dual citizen. You will lose it at 21>22 if you do not pledge allegiance to SG. Hence only visitor permit in SG. No working !!
I understand that when I turn 21 (which will be in July), I will have to choose one citizenship.
Correct
Is there a way I can go around this, keep quiet about it perhaps?
Incorrect. You will lose it automatically. If you can do it, you will be the first. I do not think the Gahmen is that dumb
I'm currently working at the BBC office over here in Singapore, and I'd like to still work here for a long as possible, but retain my British citizenship.
No pledge> no NS> no SG Citizenship > hence no work BUT keep Brit PP
You can try to apply under WP, EP P1 or P2 but no guarrantee
Or does anyone know if there's a way I could renounce my Singaporean citizenship and then apply for Singapore PR? Is it allowed?
No way bro !! Many has tried and fail
Muchos thanks in advance x
OP was born in SG but that does NOT automatically means he is a Sger by birth right BUT since one of his parent is a Sger he is allowed to have a Sger BC by descent but only until 21wwzmach wrote:Its my understanding though that a country cannot force you to give up what is yours by birth right, so although Singapore can force you to submit to alligence to them, they cannot force you to renounce your British Citizenship ?
Are you sure on that one or am I missing something? The birth by descent is afforded to those Citizens who are born abroad. If one is born to a Singaporean in Singapore then they have citizenship by birth. Otherwise every citizen would have to take the oath of allegiance.Mad Scientist wrote:OP was born in SG but that does NOT automatically means he is a Sger by birth right BUT since one of his parent is a Sger he is allowed to have a Sger BC by descent but only until 21wwzmach wrote:Its my understanding though that a country cannot force you to give up what is yours by birth right, so although Singapore can force you to submit to alligence to them, they cannot force you to renounce your British Citizenship ?
True, SG Gahmen cannot force him to renounce Brit Citizenship BUT CAN take away SG one AUTOMATICALLY if no pledge to SG is done at 21
smsAn overseas-born minor (child) may be eligible for Singapore Citizenship by Descent under Article 122(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore, if his/her parents meet any of the following conditions:
1. Male Singapore citizen by Birth who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth
2. Male Singapore citizen by Registration who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth and minor does not acquire citizenship of the country he was born by reason of his birth in that country
3. Female Singapore citizen by Birth and minor born on or after 15 May 2004
4. Female Singapore citizen by Registration and minor born on or after 15 May 2004. Minor shall not acquire citizenship of the country he was born by reason of his birth in that country
5. Male (who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth) or Female Singapore citizen by Descent has to declare their residence period in Singapore. The application can only be accepted if the parent fulfils the requirements stipulated in the Annex.
The application has to be submitted within one year of the child's birth. Otherwise, a letter of explanation and additional documents are required for the late submission.
All applicants for citizenship must be of good character, have satisfied the residential requirement and have the intention to reside permanently in Singapore. They must also be able to support themselves and their dependents financially.
LOL LOL !!!! Why don't you say so !!mmmonkman wrote:Thanks everyone for the help. I'm however a little confused. I was born here, and have been a citizen all my life. I carry 2 birth certificates, one British and one Singaporean, and I also have a pink IC. I won't have to do NS as I'm female.
Would it be possible if I just applied for a Singapore passport and later on renewed my British passport when necessary?
SMSsundaymorningstaple wrote:Yup! Certainly did. That's what I get for not reviewing the entire thread before answering!
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