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Renunciation of Singapore Permanent Residency

Information on renouncing Singapore Permanent Residency while overseas.

Last updated 6 November 2025

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Forms to upload:
Documents to upload:
Documents to be returned to ICA
Processing time
Procedure

A PR who has lost his/her PR status by remaining outside of Singapore without a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP), is not required* to apply for renunciation of PR.

*You may submit a request if you require a verification letter to prove that you are no longer a Singapore PR.

Please note that the Government reserves the right to reject or withhold the renunciation application of Singapore PR who has unresolved matters with government agencies or has outstanding National Service (NS) obligations.

With effect from 4 March 2024, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is replacing previous submission for application of the Renunciation of Singapore Permanent Residence via Mission or at ICA Building, with an online application channel. For more details, please visit ICA website at https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/more-information/for-permanent-residents/renunciation-of-permanent-residence for online procedures.

Forms to upload:

  1. Letter of Request for Renunciation of Permanent Residence Status (Annex A)

  2. MINDEF Acknowledgement Form (for male PRs) (Annex B)

Documents to upload:

  1. Passport biodata and signature page

  2. Proof of name change (Deed poll, baptism certificate)*

  3. Loss of IC police report/statutory declaration*

  4. Clearance letter from MINDEF/SPF/SCDF*

  5. Divorce papers, order of court, interim/final judgement, and child custody papers*

  6. Death certificate*

*if applicable

Please provide scanned copies in PDF/JPEG/PNG format of the original and notarised translations for documents in any languages other than English.

ICA only accepts notarised translations and statutory declarations that are provided by (1) a Notary Public in Singapore or the issuing country; (2) attested or certified by the Embassy of the issuing country. 

Documents to be returned to ICA

Please return the original Singapore Blue Identity Card separately to ICA at our office or via registered mail to ICA with following address within fourteen (14) days of submitting your renunciation application.

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

ICA Building

10 Kallang Road #03-00

Singapore 208718

Attention Mr Kel Tan (IC Unit)

Processing time

The general processing time may take up to four (4) weeks from the receipt of your application. Some applications may take a longer to process. You will be issued with a letter of renunciation via email once your request has been processed.

Procedure

You can submit your Singapore PR Renunciation application via the online application form. Please return your Singapore Blue Identity Card to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) by registered mail or through your nearest Overseas Mission within 14 days of submitting the renunciation application online.

For more information on the renunciation of Singapore PR, please refer to ICA’s official website.