Permanent Residents Renouncing PR Status Before Age 21

Debated in Parliament on 29 Feb 2016.

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David Ong asked whether the Ministry would allow Permanent Residents to renounce their PR status before age 21, especially if they are not residing in Singapore.
The Minister clarified that there are currently no age restrictions on PRs renouncing their status, but emphasized that PR is a step toward citizenship.
Male PRs who renounce before fulfilling National Service obligations may face serious adverse consequences for future applications to study, work, or live in Singapore.
Renunciation could also affect the renewal of Re-Entry Permits for the PR’s parents and immediate family members.
The Ministry highlighted that PR should be sought by those intending to take up Singapore citizenship.

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David Ong

Mr David Ong asked the Minister for Home Affairs whether the Ministry will consider allowing Permanent Residents to renounce their PR status before the age of 21, especially if they are not residing in Singapore.

K Shanmugam

There are currently no age restrictions imposed on Permanent Residents (PRs) who intend to renounce their PR status.

Being a PR is a step towards citizenship and only those who intend to take up Singapore Citizenship should apply for PR.

Male PRs who renounce their PR status before fulfilling their National Service obligations will face serious adverse consequences when they subsequently apply to study, work or live in Singapore. Any subsequent PR or citizenship applications will be affected. In addition, any renewal of Re-Entry Permits by PR's parents and immediate family members may be affected.

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David Ong asked whether the Ministry would allow Permanent Residents to renounce their PR status before age 21, especially if they are not residing in Singapore.
The Minister clarified that there are currently no age restrictions on PRs renouncing their status, but emphasized that PR is a step toward citizenship.
Male PRs who renounce before fulfilling National Service obligations may face serious adverse consequences for future applications to study, work, or live in Singapore.
Renunciation could also affect the renewal of Re-Entry Permits for the PR’s parents and immediate family members.
The Ministry highlighted that PR should be sought by those intending to take up Singapore citizenship.

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Permanent Residents Renouncing PR Status Before Age 21

Debated in Parliament on 29 Feb 2016.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

David Ong asked whether the Ministry would allow Permanent Residents to renounce their PR status before age 21, especially if they are not residing in Singapore.
The Minister clarified that there are currently no age restrictions on PRs renouncing their status, but emphasized that PR is a step toward citizenship.
Male PRs who renounce before fulfilling National Service obligations may face serious adverse consequences for future applications to study, work, or live in Singapore.
Renunciation could also affect the renewal of Re-Entry Permits for the PR’s parents and immediate family members.
The Ministry highlighted that PR should be sought by those intending to take up Singapore citizenship.

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David Ong

K Shanmugam

There are currently no age restrictions imposed on Permanent Residents (PRs) who intend to renounce their PR status.

Being a PR is a step towards citizenship and only those who intend to take up Singapore Citizenship should apply for PR.

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David Ong asked whether the Ministry would allow Permanent Residents to renounce their PR status before age 21, especially if they are not residing in Singapore.
The Minister clarified that there are currently no age restrictions on PRs renouncing their status, but emphasized that PR is a step toward citizenship.
Male PRs who renounce before fulfilling National Service obligations may face serious adverse consequences for future applications to study, work, or live in Singapore.
Renunciation could also affect the renewal of Re-Entry Permits for the PR’s parents and immediate family members.
The Ministry highlighted that PR should be sought by those intending to take up Singapore citizenship.

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