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Oath taking for minors

Find out how to take the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (ORAL) for minors.

Last updated 6 November 2025

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Applying in person
Processing fee
Notes

Minors who are Singapore Citizens by descent/registration must take the Oath of Renunciation, Allegiance and Loyalty (ORAL) within 12 months on attaining the age of 21 years to remain as Singapore Citizens.

If one fails to take the Oath within 12 months on attaining the age of 21 years, he/she will automatically lose his/her citizenship on attaining the age of 22 years and there is no assurance that he/she can continue studying, working or residing in Singapore as a foreigner on any form of student pass, work pass, social visit pass or as a permanent resident.

Applying in person

Documents required:

  • A copy of Minor's Identity Card

  • Minor's Original Singapore Citizenship Certificate

  • Certified True Copy of the Renunciation Certificate of the other country

  • The prescribed Oath Form duly completed/signed/affirmed. Minors residing overseas may take the ORAL at the nearest Singapore Missions or with the permission of the Registrar, take the ORAL in the presence of any authorised notary public or person authorised to administer Oaths.

Processing fee

No charge.

Notes

  1. Processing time is approximately 2 to 4 weeks from the date of receipt of the complete application.

  2. If your passport has expired, you may apply for a new passport concurrently with your oath. For information on passport application, please click here.