x9200 wrote:Weird but from what I remember your child should NOT be eligible for citizenship. Of course unless you are some kind of VIP and you fall under Art. 124 of the Constitution.
http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=132
x9200, where are you reading? From my reading the key word is
any and if you proceed to the linked
Annex you will find a residency test to qualify under the bolded black qualifier.
An 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:
- ~Male Singapore citizen by Birth who has a lawful marriage at time of minor's birth
~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
~Female Singapore citizen by Birth and minor born on or after 15 May 2004
~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
~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.
Relevant parts of the Annex bolded
RED - especially the third page .....
APPLICATION FOR SINGAPORE CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT Article 122 (1)
http://www.ica.gov.sg/data/resources/do ... scent).pdf (you will have to paste the whole address into the address bar)
(Applicable to parent who is a Singapore Citizen by Descent)
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The ICA collects personal information to administer immigration and registration functions in Singapore. We may share necessary data with other Government agencies (or non-Government entities which have been authorised to carry out specific Government services) to process any applications you have made or to render you a service, so as to serve you in a most efficient and effective way, unless such sharing is prohibited by legislation.
Residency Period of Applicant (parent who is a Singapore Citizen by Descent)
(Please tick in the appropriate box)
- (a) Have you accumulated at least 1 year of residence in Singapore out of the 5 years before the birth of your child?
Applicant (*Father/Mother): Yes No
If the answer is No for (a), please proceed to (b)
(b) Have you accumulated a total of 4 years residency period in Singapore before the birth of your child?
Applicant (*Father/Mother): Yes No
If the answer is Yes, please list down the periods of your studies, NS, employment etc in
OP is a registered Citizen, so if he was resident in Singapore as a Citizen (although is does not specifically saw citizen) for AT LEAST one year before the birth of the child, then from my reading of it, it would appear that the child would qualify for citizenship regardless of the fact that the child also was given Malaysian Citizenship because of the mother giving birth there.
OP, I hope that you will continue with us here and let us know how it is going and whether or not you were successful. This is were we get the accumulated data that we use to help other when we can. So, we would really appreciate it. From where I stand, unless I'm reading something wrong, just go with the flow with ICA and you can use the links I've pointed out to support your application.
. I will keep all of you posted about the outcome so that others can refer to such a scenario.
