Singapore is best described as a city-state. An island situated right at the Malay Peninsula’s tip, Singapore is a country as well. Despite being compact in area, Singapore is quite a giant in stature. An economic giant, to be precise.
Known as the
most modern city in South-East Asia, Singapore
offers a unique blend of many cultures. The Chinese, the Malay, the Arab,
the English, and the Indian all co-exist in perfect harmony in Singapore.
As per the
data by the CIA World Factbook for
Singapore–
| Population |
5,995,991 (July 2108 est.) |
| Net Migration Rate |
12.7 migrant(s) per 1000 of population (2018 est.) |
| Ethnic Groups |
Chinese 74.3%, Malay 13.4%, Indian 9%, others 3.2% (2018 esd.) |
Note.- In the above, “Indians” includes Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi.
Even with
development, Singapore has managed to preserve its ecological treasure and
heritage.
There are
many reasons for becoming a citizen of Singapore. High quality of life and accessible healthcare are the top reasons
for people migrating to Singapore. High-paying
jobs also hold their own charm.
Moreover, once you get hold of a
Singapore passport, you can travel to about 190 countries without a visa.
Interested?
Read on.
Let us now
see who are eligible for applying for
Singaporean citizenship.
To be eligible, you must fall under
any of the following categories –
§ If you are
21 years old and have also been a Permanent Resident in Singapore for a minimum
of 2 years on the date of filing your application
§ If you are
the aged parent of a citizen of Singapore. Also, you must have a Permanent
resident permit as well.
§ If you are
a student with a Permanent Resident Permit. You will be required to have held
your Permanent Residence Permit for a minimum of one year. Additionally, you
will be expected to have been living in the country for over three years. To be
eligible, you must also have passed a national exam or should be a part of the
Integrated Programme (IP).
§ If you are
the child, below the age of 21 and unmarried, of a Singaporean citizen. You can
either be adopted or born out of a legal marriage.
§ If you are
the spouse of a citizen of Singapore. You should have been married for a
minimum of two years at the time of applying for citizenship. Also, you must
have been a Permanent Resident of Singapore for at least two years.
Do keep in mind that Singapore does
not offer the option of dual citizenship. You will have to give up your current citizenship after you
complete your Singapore Citizenship
Journey (SCJ).
Every person aspiring for the
citizenship of Singapore is expected to pass the SCJ. Launched in 2011, the SCJ aims at
acquainting new citizens with Singaporean history, facilitating their
understanding of the Singaporean values, and for providing opportunities for
meaningful interaction with the locals.
Singaporean
citizenship opens up the horizon for you in terms of growth potential.
Nonetheless, it also comes with its share of responsibilities. A citizen of Singapore has to comply with
the Exit Permit. Every Singaporean male aged above 13 years has to get an
Exit Permit to leave the country if they have not done their National Service
already.
National Service (NS) is a mandatory
conscription. Every
PR and citizen of Singapore has to complete Full Time National Service once
they are 18 years old. NS can be served in the Singapore Police Force (SPF),
the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), or the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).
The duration of the NS would be 2 years.
Singapore,
despite its share of responsibilities, comes with a host of opportunities as
well. Keep all those in mind when you look for countries to migrate to.
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